Module Four Journal Guidelines and Rubric

Overview

This journal assignment allows you to explore historical context and how different populations in society are viewed as normal, whereas others are viewed as abnormal, specifically regarding race, sexuality, gender, or socioeconomic status. Using the resources from Module Four, you will reflect on how these different populations have been constructed in different historical contexts.

Directions

Review the resources from Module Four. Then reflect on those resources to explore the historical contexts of various members of the LGBTQ+ population.

Then, reflect on those resources to explore the historical contexts of various members of the LGBTQ+ population.

Specifically, you must address the following rubric criteria:

1. Historical Narratives: Describe historical narratives that have been used to justify the marginalization of LGBTQ+ groups. Include references and examples from this modules resources.
2. What are some of the dominant narratives that have been used to explain LGBTQ+ sexuality?
3. How do LGBTQ+ narratives differ from the dominant narrative?
4. What stories or ideas have you encountered (either in school, media, or your community) that have been used to justify why LGBTQ+ people might be treated unfairly? How do those narratives shape attitudes toward LGBTQ+ individuals?
5. Personal Comparison: Explain how common explanations or assumptions that youve heard about the LGBTQ+ community compare to what you know or have experienced personally.
6. Examples That Reshape the Dominant Narrative: Identify examples where LGBTQ+ peoples own stories or perspectives help reshape the dominant narratives. Include references and examples from this modules resources.
7. Power Structure: Explain how dominant groups have created a power structure over marginalized groups. Include references and examples from this modules resources.
8. How have dominant groups throughout history benefited in ways marginalized groups did not?