For this assignment, you will need to select a social phenomenon and critically analyze it. Since the gender binary is so limiting in its perspective, expand on your analysis and think about how different gender expressions and the concept of intersectionality would interpret this phenomenon. For example, when examining abortion, think of it more than just from the dominant white female/male perspective we are accustomed to hearing. What would transwomen say? Transmen? Gender queer?
Your topics can include issues relating to sexual orientation, reproductive rights, masturbation, gender identity, paraphilias, fetishes, sex workers, sexual assault, etc. Please note you are not only limited to these topics. Take a look at your textbook for ideas, think outside the box, and be creative. Feel free to touch bases with me before you start your writing to make sure your topic is acceptable.
You will need to include one (1) sociological theory (i.e., Functionalism, Social Learning Theory, Gender Schema Theory, etc. – be sure you select a theory NOT a concept). Your textbook should help you identify the main theoretical perspectives relating to gender but note that you are not only limited to these. You will also need to apply three (3) sociological concepts to your social phenomenon. Your first reference (and ONLY your initial reference) of each concept will need to be in bold-type and underlined, so it can be easily identified.
For example, if your concept is the double standard, you will present your concept, double standard, like this in your paper for your initial reference and future references will be written in a normal font/no bold/underline (I just want to make sure I have clearly identified your concept). You will need to incorporate a minimum of eight (8) scholarly peer-reviewed journal articles (i.e., this does not include the textbook, books, reviews, magazines, websites, etc. – once you have met the journal requirement, feel free to use additional supplemental materials).
Include a reference page for all sources cited in APA format (see the Purdue OWL website I have included on our website if you have any questions about APA citation or format). Failure to reference your sources will lower your grade and constitutes plagiarism. Refer to your course outline for discipline procedures. Critically analyzing a concept/theory is more than just summarizing.
Your writing should demonstrate your critical analysis of your theory and each concept and not your opinion. Application of theory and demonstration of your comprehension of sociological concepts throughout the assignment is something I will be looking
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