The Role of Schools in Institutionalizing Sexual Identities
Words: 544 Pages: 2 9068In "Becoming Mr. Cougar," sociologist C.J. Pascoe offers a thought-provoking analysis of how schools play a pivotal role in shaping and institutionalizing sexual identities and practices among students. Through her examination of school activities, staff attitudes, and daily interactions, Pascoe illustrates how these elements collectively influence the sexual development of students as they transition into adulthood. This essay delves into the ways schools contribute to the normalization of certain sexual identities and behaviors, drawing on Pascoe's observations and arguments to […]