Sorting Sexual Scripts

Abstract

By using Simon and Gagnon’s sexual scripting theory, students learn how to apply abstract theoretical concepts to concrete examples that resonate with the current Western sexual mores. In addition, a class discussion at the end of class helps students see how sexual scripting theory can be applied to numerous sexual contexts in their own lives.

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Details

Subject Area(s):

Sexualities

Resource Type(s):

Class Activity

Class Level(s):

College 300

Class Size(s):

Small

Usage Notes

Because this activity covers a specific theory, it is necessary to carefully situate it both in terms of which class, and where in class. It is suggested that the activity be included relatively soon in a class that covers different aspects of sexuality and/or gender, such as an elective sociology of gender and sexuality course. Because of the time that...

Learning Goals and Assessments

Learning Goal(s):

1. Students will be able to differentiate the different levels of Simon and Gagnon’s sexual scripting theory.
2. Students will be able to apply Simon and Gagnon’s sexual scripting theory to a variety of socio-sexual contexts.

Goal Assessment(s):

1. Using the three levels of sexual scripting theory, students will individually match normative scripts by their correct type (e.g. correctly sort all the cultural scenarios).
2. Using the three levels of sexual scripting theory, students will classify normative constructions of sexuality in contemporary Western contexts (e.g. link normative understandings of hookup culture to hookup behaviors, and then to hookup desires).