Assignment Details

Scenario: Generally, we have considered sexual harassment actions or verbal abuse of women to be done by men. Over the past several decades, the culture of society has evolved. The diversity of sex and gender has erupted from male abuses of females based on their biology. Now, there are gender reassignments which allow for persons with the psychological inclination to be the gender other than what they were born as being possible. Further, there are a number of transgender persons who, while retaining their biological configuration, adopt the psyche and outward appearance through dress and mannerisms of what is considered to be the traditional opposite gender of their physiology.

Recently, a newly assigned outwardly female officer was found out by her teammates in a Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) unit to actually be a biological male. Several of the SWAT team members have come to you as the SWAT Command Leader and have voiced their concern because the transgender officer uses the ladies room, wears makeup, and dresses as a woman in her civilian attire at the end of the shift. The officers making the complaint are claiming that someone with a psychopathological problem should not be in the SWAT unit. You go to the Deputy Chief with their concerns and she tells you to prepare a briefing for the SWAT members concerning the requirements for SWAT team membership and that if an officer makes the grade, he or she has the opportunity to be a SWAT officer.

In a 3–5-page paper, you must explain to the officers, including those who complained as well as those who did not complain, that the department supports the assignment of the new officer and that according to law, she must be accepted as a valid member of the team so long as she is qualified. Further, explain that transphobia is not an acceptable attitude for members of the team and that any discriminatory action on the part of officers concerning the new officer would not be tolerated and would be met with appropriate disciplinary action.

Running head:

PSYCHOPATHOLOGY AND GENDER

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PSYCHOPATHOLOGY AND GENDER

Psychopathology, Discrimination, and Gender Issues

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American Intercontinental University

Date

Abstract

This needs to be a full paragraph and at least 120 words. Do NOT indent this paragraph. This paragraph will be doublespaced. The rest of your paper will also be doublespaced.

Psychopathology, Discrimination, and Gender Issues

Start the introduction paragraph here … You must have a clear thesis statement.

Taking content verbatim is not acceptable in academic writing. As such, as a matter of practice in my class, I want you to refrain from using direct quotes in your papers- Direct quotes are rarely if ever needed (less than 2-5% of your paper should be direct quotes and it’s better to avoid them altogether). Remember that “research” does not equal “using a direct quote”. Focus on paraphrasing and synthesizing content in your own words to advance your writing and scholarship. When you paraphrase and synthesize, in text-citation and referencing is still necessary because you are acknowledging that the information you have included in your paper came from “somewhere” and that information is not “lay” knowledge to you.

Psychopathology of Transgender People

Start text here… Define transgender. Research the argument that transgender people present psychopathology. Offer arguments (using the literature) for and against the notion that transgender people suffer from psychopathology (this is not your opinion and not intended for you to be offended; rather you are presenting information based on the literature (Refer to and integrate scenario components; include citations)

Transphobia and Discrimination

Start text here… Discuss the attitude of transphobia. How does this lead to discrimination in the workplace? (Refer to and integrate scenario components; include citations)

Transgender People and the Law

Start text here… Discuss the law surrounding the acceptance of transgendered people in work assignments (like the SWAT assignment presented in the scenario). A good resource to get you started – https://transequality.org/know-your-rights. (Refer to and integrate scenario components; include citations)

Conclusion

Start text here…

References

This is a 3-5 page paper. Page length excludes tile, abstract and references pages

Spend time with APA : Review page 193 of the APA 6th edition manual for details. This is a helpful website:

https://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/560/01/

You need a minimum of 4 sources

Each reference must have corresponding citations in the text of your document- I have to be able to follow your research.

Review the rubrics below and the weekly preview announcements posted in the course.

Write in a scholarly voice-do not use “I, you, me, my us, we, this author etc.” Avoid writing in the 1st/2nd person. You can state your opinion without using “I”. In other words, your opinion is implied by your very statement. Example-“I think this class is great” versus “This class is great”. You are still saying the exact same thing here without using “I” or “ this author”. The second, “this class is great”, is stronger. You want to keep a scholarly tone in your writing.