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homework 2 

Bio.   Power Point 

Share your dreams and gaols, desires and advice for yourself in a Power Point Presentation

  Tell us about your family travels and or where you want to go some day. 50 -75 words

Then used this same information for a Power point and post for credit also in discussion board

Next comment on two of your classmates for full  credit.

Homework 3 

How do you feel about Adoption

Write your answer 100 words in word doc and save to post in assignments

Next respond to  your classmates post in discussion on How you feel about adoption? 50 words

Grading Rubric for Sociology Writing Assignments Page 1

Reasoning
Scoring Clarity Precision Relevancy Breadth Logic

4 Superior

Clear Thesis statement,
thesis addresses the
assigned topic, clear,
effective transitions
between ideas (topic
sentences maintains
focus)

Sufficient data and
examples to support
thesis, topic
sentences and
conclusions, assets
claims only when
have sufficient
evidence to back it
up.

All information
relevant to logic of
essay, disregards
information that is
irrelevant to
question at hand

Approaches issues from
variety of viewpoints
(balanced presentation of
sources) including well-
developed opposing
viewpoints

Multiple
conclusions/implications
follow from thesis and data,
paper makes sense, order of
ideas builds a relevant case

3 Good

Clear theses statement,
thesis addresses the
assigned topic

No more than 1
“opinion”
unsupported by data

No more than 2
violations of
relevancy

Presents other points of
view but biases reader
more heavily towards one
over the others

Conclusions/implications
follow from thesis and data;
paper, overall makes sense, 1
or 2 ideas don’t logically flow

2 Satisfactory

Thesis statement posed as
a series of questions, on
point but not as focused
as a single, clear, key
thesis statement, adequate
organization but
transitions and focus not
clearly maintained

No more than 2
“opinions” supported
by data

3 violations of
relevancy

Approaches issues from
one supporting point of
view and includes at least
one opposing viewpoint
as relevant to the topic

Conclusion offered based on
thesis and data, paper makes
sense but logic is hard to
follow due to jumping around,
conclusion still follows from
thesis

1 Unsatisfactory

Ideas confusing,
disconnected, purpose is
unclear, thesis posed as
announcing, (“In my
paper I will discuss. . .”),
topic sentences non-
existent or random

Minimal supporting
data, 3 or more
opinions unsupported
by data, primarily
opinions supporting
opinions

4 violations of
relevancy, does not
distinguish
between relevant
and irrelevant data

Only presents one point of
view either pro or con on
an issue, relies primarily
on one source, heavily
biases reader in favor of
own position

Conclusion/Implication
doesn’t follow from logic or
conclusion is incomplete

0 Unacceptable

No clear thesis statement,
fails to address
assignment, lacks focus
and organization

No Supporting data,
unsupported opinions

Irrelevant,
rambling, use of
stories versus
reasoned argument,
distorts the data
and/or states it
inaccurately

Only considers own point
of view/opinion, no use of
reference material, no
reference is made to
source material, reasons
with narrow or superficial
point of view, unaware of
own prejudices

No conclusion offered, paper
does not make sense,
arguments are confusing and
do not hang together

Grading Rubric for Sociology Writing Assignments Page 2

Mechanics
Scoring Grammar Spelling Punctuation Paragraphing

4 Superior

No more than 1 violation
of grammar (incorrect
word choice, verb tenses,
agreement), use of
formal language, no
contractions, no slang

No more than 1 spelling
error

No more than 1 error in
punctuation

First paragraph 3-5
sentences, subsequent
paragraphs 5-7
sentences, last paragraph
3-5 sentences

3 Good

2 violations of grammar,
informal language,
contractions or slang

2 violations of spelling

2 errors in punctuation

1 violation of any part of
the superior standard

2 Satisfactory

3 violations of grammar,
informal language,
contractions or slang

3 violations of spelling

3 errors in punctuation

2 violations of any part
of the superior standard

1 Unsatisfactory

4 violations of grammar,
informal language,
contractions or slang

4 violations of spelling

4 errors in punctuation

3 paragraphs more than
5-7 sentences in length
(excepting the first and
last paragraphs)

0 Unacceptable

5 or more violations of
grammar, informal
language, contractions or
slang

5 or more violations of
spelling

5 or more error in
punctuation

4 violations of the
standard and/or 1-2
sentence paragraphs, or
the paper is one
continuous paragraph

Grading Rubric for Sociology Writing Assignments Page 3

Presentation
APA Style
Scoring In-Text Citation ** Reference Page **

Title Page and Formatting **

4 Superior

0 violations of APA format,
author’s ideas clearly cited
both direct quotes and
paraphrased ideas. Citations
in the text (body) of the
essay need to be found on the
reference sheet, includes
page numbers after direct
quotes

0 violations of APA style
standard as outlined in
directions. References listed
need to be found in the text of
the paper.

Title page follows model provided, all
information included, 12 pitch font, 1”
margins

3 Good

No more than 1 violation of
APA format

1 violation of APA style for
reference page

NA

2 Satisfactory

2 violations of APA format

2 violations of APA style for
reference page

NA

1 Unsatisfactory

3 or more violations of APA
format, citations only used
for direct quotes

3 violations of APA style for
reference page

Missing information from Title page,

0 Unacceptable

4 or more violations of APA
format Clearly plagiarized,
no use of citations in paper

No reference page included

No title page, and/or font smaller/larger
than 12 pitch, and/or any margin
smaller/larger than 1”

**See documentation provided in class for model and standard for evaluation
Your paper is unacceptable if: you fail to submit the required number of pages, there are any handwritten corrections on your final
draft, you violate the font size and margin standards, the paper is late. . .

MID-TERM WEEK You have two weeks to complete the Midterm

Two Parts Part 1

 First—Essay assignment from syllabus

Then the — personal reflection of the article attached ” Life Matters explaining The Reality of Marriage to Family and Power Point Questions

Next the Part 2 

•       Part 1)  View Power Point- Write a brief reflection essay on your feelings and beliefs regarding gender in society.

•       Part 2)   Answer the following questions from Power Point 

•       Who is the “real” mother in the Thomas Beatie family?

•        Should Thomas Beatie receive maternity leave?

•       Should medical insurance include sex change operations?

•       There is concern about a fetus being exposed to large amounts of testosterone during the pregnancy.  High levels of testosterone in the uterus can cause male type characteristics in a female baby. 

•       Should Thomas Beatie be allowed

Chapter 4:
Gender in Today’s Society

Gender in Today’s Society
Overview
The Pregnant Man
Definitions of gender within a society

*

Definitions

Definitions
Factors that determine sex of individuals
Internal sex organs
Females: fallopian tubes, uterus, vagina
Males: epididymis, vas deferens, seminal vesicles
External genitals
Females: vulva
Males: penis , scrotum

Definitions
Gender refers to the social and psychological characteristics associated with being male or female
Females are often viewed as moody, talkative, nurturing
Males are viewed as competitive, strong, and protectors

Definitions
Gender Identity
A person’s psychological sense of whether he or she is male or female
Gender Identity Disorder is the American Psychiatric diagnosis for people who repeatedly show or feel, a strong desire to be the opposite sex and are uncomfortable with their birth-sex

Definitions
Transgenderist: person with biological sex of one gender and the identity of another gender. Does not undergo any medical procedures.
Transsexual: person with biological sex of one gender and the identity of another gender. This person undergoes medical procedures to change to sex he or she identifies with.

Nurture of Nature
Some research states 75% of homosexuals believe homosexuality is inherited
Evidence
Genetic predisposition
Tends to run in families

Nature or Nurture
Evidence for Choice (environmental factors)
Abusive sexual experiences as a child
Parent’s influence
Church teachings

Examples of Transgender
Thomas Beatie
Born a woman named Tracy Logondino
As a young girl, preferred rough and tumble games to “girly” activities
At age 12, her mother committed suicide
Her father began pushing her to enter beauty pageants
At age 14, entered Miss Teen Hawaii

Examples of Transsexual
Thomas Beatie: 20 years old
Began karate lessons, bodybuilding activities
Began to take testosterone to become a transgender male
Becomes a transsexual with the removal of his breasts. He keeps his female reproductive system
Marries a woman (as a transsexual man)

Thomas Beatie Cont.
Thomas Beatie’s wife is unable to conceive
Beatie stops taking testosterone and begins to revert back to his biological female sex
Thomas is artificially inseminated and becomes pregnant
Thomas gave birth to a daughter in 2008

Examples of Transsexual
Chastity Bono
Chastity was born into a family of television entertainers
As a child, she wore frilly dresses and ribbons and bows
Enjoyed “male activities” more than female activities

Chastity Bono
As an adult, Chastity acknowledged that she was a lesbian
Her mother (Cher) experienced difficulty in accepting this new identity
Chastity began to live with another woman

Chastity Bono
At age 40, Chastity decides to undergo a medical procedure to become a man
Her name is changed to Chaz
Chaz states that this was the right decision for him
He continues to take hormones to enhance male features

Gender Identification in Children
Gender Identification people are often victims of bullying and ridicule
Children of transsexual and transgender parents face prejudice and social hostility
They are made to feel ashamed and alone

Gender Identification in Adolescence
Teenagers will often enter a state
of denial
They become victims of discrimination in many adolescent social activities such as proms
Many will become anxious, depressed, and even suicidal

Gender Identification in Adults
As adults, transgender people receive limited medical health care
Transgender is labeled as a psychological disorder which limits medical coverage

Law
Questions
Who is the “real” mother in the Thomas Beatie family?
Should Thomas Beatie receive maternity leave?
Should medical insurance include sex change operations?
There is concern about a fetus being exposed to large amounts of testosterone during the pregnancy. High levels of testosterone in the uterus can cause male type characteristics in a female baby.
Should Thomas Beatie be allowed to take testosterone during pregnancy?

References
ABC Oprah Interview, April 3, 2008.
Silverman, Stephen, Huffington Report, June 2009.