The film "Boys Don't Cry" This film does an excellent job of showing the dark side of what can happen when individuals choose to challenge and deviate from what society deems as "appropriate" gendered and sexual practices. Therefore, a discussion of moving out of traditional gender roles, and the difficulties in doing so, should also be addressed.

discuss the dark side of what happened to Brandon in the film. This topic for some may be difficult. Some people may be transgender, to going through the process. This assignment opens your eyes to the pain some people will suffer to live their lives as they believe they are (born a female, but the brain wired as a male). I would like to see a 1/2 page post from each of you on how you felt watching the video? What verbal and nonverbal examples of sexuality did Brandon exhibit? How did others respond? (both positive and negative).