A drug company’s fevered race to develop the first FDAapproved

Extraordinary behind-the-scenes access reveals a drug company’s fevered race to develop the first FDAapproved
Viagra for women – and offers a humorous but sobering look inside the cash-fueled
pharmaceutical industry.
Not rated, 73 minutes, 2011
It is important that you read the instructions before submitting your assignment.
HDFS 240 – Documentary Review Instructions.docx
Make sure to review the grading rubric to understand how your work will be assessed.
Please answering the following questions, writing roughly 2 paragraphs for each:
1. What is the definition of a female sexual dysfunction (FSD), according to the movie? How does that
definition compare to the one given in the textbook? How was the pharmaceutical industry involved with
the creation of FSD? What are some non-sexual factors that may impact FSD? Be sure to include
specific connections to the material covered in Chapter 14 of the textbook, as well as in-text citations. (5
points)
2. How does the media affect our ideas of “normal” sexual function for women? What are some benefits,
and potential downfalls, to women and their partners discussing female orgasms with peers as opposed
to health professionals? Who or what is the ideal source of information about “normal” sexual function?
Why? (5 points)
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Documentary Review Rubric (1)
3. Why do you think vaginal rejuvenation and labiaplasty have become so popular? What are some
ramifications of these surgeries, for both women and their partners? Would you consider having one of
these surgeries yourself (or advocating them for a partner)? Why or why not? (5 points)