Reading Response No. 22

Summary:
In his article "Transgender Rhetorics: (Re)Composing Narratives of the Gendered Body," Alexander attemps to show his audience how transgender and feminist studies are needed to understand gender.
He argues this by stating that gender should not be defined by using sterotypes, but should be fluid.

Synthesis:
The article that this one relates to the most is the Flynn article. Both deal with identity, feminism, and gender.

Applying and Exploring Ideas:
3. "Normally gendered" students can gain exposure to gender roles and how gender plays into society and politics. I think that this can apply to the other minorities that we have read about in class.

4. Alexander calls gender a construct because society often puts expectations on gender even though it is a very personal thing. However, gender also affects politics. Since gender affects politics (as well as writing) it needs to be discussed in today's classrooms.

Personal Response:
I liked this article. I thought it was interesting to think of gender as a construct that affects politics, even though it is highly personal.