English Level:
Intermediate
Content Warning:
gender, genitals, sexual content, gender identity
Vocabulary
I have chosen not to include the definitions here to give you the opportunity to find the information yourself. The information you find this way will stay with you longer. Please take the time to find out the meaning of the vocabulary.
Intersex
Gonads
Overwhelmed
I am a mess
Genital examine
Violating
The voice in the back of my head
Pre-Listening
These warmup questions are intended to introduce you to the topic
- How is life different for men and women?
- What would life be like for someone who is neither a man or a woman?
- Is it bad to be different?
- What is androgen sensitivity syndrome?
- What is MTV?
- What is your definition of normal?
- How do you know if someone is a man or a woman?
Listening
As you listen, try to answer these questions.
You may need to listen more than once.
- Why is it HIS chair?
- How tall is he?
- At what age do most people with progeria die?
- How old is he?
- What is his biggest goal in life?
- What gives Justin happiness in his life?
- Does he think about death much?
- Does he have any regrets?
- What’s the best thing about being Justin?
- What does his mother do every morning? How does Justin feel about that?
- What does, “it is what it is” mean?
- What does Justin think will happen when he dies?
- What do they do they like to do (window)?
Video
Post-Listening
Reflect on what you have learned.
- In the story her friend betrayed her by telling her boyfriend about Emily’s condition. How would you feel in that situation? Is it bad?
- Who do you trust?
- Does her body need to be fixed? Is it a “broken” body?
- Why is it important for people to understand their body?
- What does it mean to be body positive? Are you body positive?
- Why was it difficult to tell other people that she is intersex?
- What challenges does an intersex person go through?
- Identify at least one key issue from this video that you could research more