Sexual Social Justice: Community Based Organization Profile

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Contemporary Sexuality

HED 320, Fall 2018

Social Justice Community Based Organization Profile Grade Sheet

Part I: Sexual Social Justice Community Based Organization Profile Questions –

Number your paragraphs from #1-#10 to answer each question below.

Write a short paragraph (at least 2-3 sentences or you can write more) answering each of

the following questions.

Grading scale:

0 pts. = did not answer the question.

1 pt. = briefly or partially answered the question or did not address all parts of the question.

2 pts. = thoroughly answered the question, providing details.

1.) What is the stated mission of the organization, and what are the services or programs

that the organization provide? ___/2 pts.

2.) How do the inequalities that your chosen organization address (i.e. misogyny, racism,

homophobia, transphobia, violence, lack of health care) impact one's sexual health? ___/2 pts.

3.) In the past 25 years, how has American society’s attitude and laws/policies changed

about the issue/s that your chosen organization addresses? ___/2 pts.

4.) Who is/are the founder/s, and what is their personal connection to the mission ___/2 pts.

of the organization?

5.) Is this organization considered controversial & does it face any oppositions?

Why or why not? ___/2 pts.

6.) What are the organization’s funding sources? ___/2 pts.

7.) What population does the organization primarily serve? Be as specific as possible. ___/2 pts.

8.) How does addressing these inequalities create a healthier society as a whole and not

just benefit the targeted populations? ___/2 pts.

9.) Why did you select this organization to profile? Does it have personal ___/2 pts.

meaning to you – why or why not?

10.) What are some possible ways for you to advocate for sexual social justice in ___/2 pts.

your personal life, school or work place, or community?

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Total Points for Part I: _______/ 20 points.

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Part II: Mechanics –

1. Select ONE community based organization that is doing work in ____/1 pts. sexual social justice. The name of the organization should be the

title of the assignment.

• Social justice is based on human rights, equality, and the distribution of wealth, opportunities and privileges in society. Pick an organization that address

these issues in sexuality, such as gender issues, gender identities, orientation,

access to sexual & reproductive health care, including birth control, abortion, and

STIs testing & treatment.

2. Followed instructions for paper structure –

Numbering #1-#10 & answering each question: ____/2 pts

3. Layout: (1/2 point each) o Correct heading (Initials/Student ID#, course #, semester)

Example: I.C. 987654321 (replace with your initials & SFSU ID#)

HED 320, Fall 2018

o Correct Font (Times New Roman/12 point font): o Correct Margins (1 inch all around): o Correct Spacing (double spaced): ____/2pts.

4. Correct Grammar & Spelling: ____/2pts. - One point subtracted for every 3 grammatical / spelling errors

5. At least THREE sources cited correctly using APA format, with Works Cited ____/3 pts. page and in-text citations that reference sources listed in works cited page.

(1 point for each source cited correctly)

o Sources can include the organization’s website/ other credible websites, newspaper articles, magazine articles, films, and personal interviews from

organization staff or client.

If the staff person or client wishes to not be identified, they can be cited as “staff

person” or as “organization client” and not listed by name on your works cited page.

o Use the most recent and updated sources for research. o Check class iLearn page on how to cite each type of source using APA format.

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Total Points for Part II: _______/ 10 points.

Total Points (Part I + Part II) __________/30