Case Study 3: Johnny/Charice 

Johnny was born biologically male but identifies sometimes as male and sometimes as female, whose other name is Charice (pronounced "Share" "ease,"). Johnny states preferring the pronoun "they" to self-refer. Johnny/Charice reports becoming quite agitated with people who keep referring to him as "he," especially when becoming Charice on certain days. 

 

Johnny/Charice reports having an addiction to alcohol and shoplifting. Charice, more than Johnny, typically shoplifts make-up, perfume, and lotions. The shoplifting has landed Johny/Charice in jail and they received a fine for failing to report to court. The explanation provided is that no ride was available on that day.  

 

Johnny/Charice reports being bullied for almost their entire lifetime. Also, during this time, they were sexually abused by a stepfather for five years and the biological mother sided with the stepfather and Johnny was kicked out of the house. Johnny/Charice reports having to resort to prostitution but would rather steal than sell their body. Johnny/Charice dreams of going back to school and getting a college degree and working in fashion, maybe starting out as a hairdresser. Showing some pictures, they demonstrate their talent. 

 

 

How can group think impact an individual's perception and behavior?

 

What methods can be used in this scenario to reduce the effects of prejudice, discrimination, and aggression, which emerges in the group think?

 

What methods might have altered the effects of prejudice, discrimination, and aggression when members are caught up in groupthink?