Purple+Week+4


 * Post here if you are assigned to the PURPLE  discussion group this week. **

Consistent with your readings on dimensions of diversity in youth development, I'd like you to consider the following questions:

1. Are issues related to race, ethnicity, culture, gender/sex, and religion/spirituality significant in the work of youth development? Why or why not? (This seems like a simple question - but it is in fact quite complex. Demonstrate your understanding of that complexity in both your initial and follow-up responses!)

2. Think about Pollack's (1998) seminal piece (//Real Boys//) on boys and Pipher's (1994) foundational work (//Reviving Ophelia//) on girls. Do you strongly agree or disagree with any of the points made in each? How do their perspectives square with or contradict your own experiences? Programmatically - what are the implications of same sex and co-educational youth programs for boys and girls? Are there ever situations where either approach would be preferable? Frame your response in the context of Pollack and Pipher's work, where possible.

Focus on developing a response based on class readings, personal experiences, and any outside sources that you choose to bring in to the discussion. Acknowledge outside sources at the end of your post, and if you find any direct links to information or sources that support your positions, include these at the end of your post as well. **Post your responses to these questions (initial and followups) by Tuesday, 2/7/12 at 12:00pm to receive full credit.**