In-Person Interviews
It would be easy to assume that the women surrounding me on a daily basis share similar views about the question I pose: what does it mean to be a woman in the 21st century? However, as with so many other topics, this is hardly the case. My own ideologies often lead me to a false consensus, assuming that those in a similar stage of life or those with a similar background as me hold the same beliefs; however, this is often not the reality. Therefore creating a loose interview schedule to ask the women I know how their womanhood affects their interactions with the broader culture can and will expand my inquiry. Currently, the specific women I plan to interview are my closest friend (Madeline), my godmother (Brunhilda), my roommate (Jessica), and my boss (Brooke).
Chapman University Leatherby Libraries Search Engine
Within both Psychology and Sociology courses at Chapman University, the databases made available through the library have been incredibly helpful in broadening my horizons on topics I previously knew little about. The same will be said for my fruitful question. Even after a simple search of the keywords “gender” “identity” and “woman” together, articles that may prove interesting such as “Features of Coping Behavior of Women with Different Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity” and “The Influence of Gender Identities on Body Image and Breast Health among Sexual Minority Women in Taiwan: Implications for Healthcare Practices” appeared within an instant.
Perhaps the simplest research resource to utilize would be Google, and after searching my fruitful question word for word, it is clear that many others before me have attempted to tackle this inquiry. This will undoubtedly provide me with a solid basis of what others before me have considered in their blog posts or Youtube videos, and I am sure this will both support and expand my inquiry.
A Composition of Self by Alexis Rivera 