RC Health Policy Ethical & Legal Perspective on Human Behavior Discussion

The following video focuses on the impact that gender roles andsexuality have on an individual. Watch the video titled “BecomingJohanna.”

After viewing the video, answer the following questions:

1. Describe the influence that gender roles played for Johanna’sbehavior, both before she became Johanna (as a child her name wasJonathon) and after she became Johanna.
2. Compare the behaviors of Johanna’s biological mother to that ofJohanna’s foster family. How did they influence Johanna’s behavior?
3. What is the significance for Johanna of finding a community ofpeople like her? How does this influence her gender roles and sexuality?
4. Use two different theories to analyze some of Johanna’s behaviorsand give specific examples that connect to the theoretical analysis.
5. Compare Johanna’s experiences to that of a “typical” teenager. Whatneeds are not being met for Johanna? What are some possible behaviors orissues Johanna might face in her future as a result of not having herneeds met? How could a Human Services professional help?
6. Explain what Johanna’s story teaches to the general public aboutgender roles and sexuality. How does this story influence you as afuture Human Services professional?