What challenges do you see that daily-life researchers may face in their studies?

Pros and Cons of Gender Research Discussion

Question Description
Answer each question in 100 words. References attached.

1. What Would You Research?

If you were to begin a research program that focused on gender issues, what topic would you select to study and why?

2. Research and Technology

How do you think smartphones and other mobile electronic devices will change psychological research? What are their promises for the field? And what are their pitfalls?

3. Research Challenges

What challenges do you see that daily-life researchers may face in their studies? How can they be overcome?

4. Research and Validity

What do you think about the trade off between unambiguously establishing cause and effect (internal validity) and ensuring that research findings apply to people’s everyday lives (external validity)? Which one of these would you prioritize as a researcher? Why?

5. Friendzone?

In your opinion, can heterosexual men and women be “just friends” or does romantic interest usually interfere? What has been your experience?

6. Pros and Cons of Gender

Is it better to be a girl or a boy? Think about what it would be like if you were to wake up as the opposite gender and how your life would change. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of each gender.

7. Risky Business

It’s pretty well documented that men engage in more risky behaviors than women. What are some of those risky behaviors and why do men engage in them?

8. Gender and Health

Do you think public health should be concerned about sex and/or gender in relation to health? Why or why not?

9. Battered Men?

Some research indicates that men are more likely to be victims of certain forms of domestic violence or abuse than women. Why does this surprise people? What can be done to prevent or decrease domestic violence?

10. Gender Aschematic

Is it possible to raise children as gender aschematic?

11. Male Victims?

Some experts argue that men can be victims of sexism also. Do you think this is a significant problem in our society? Why or why not? Fully explain your opinion.

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