Gender Development Theory

Gender-Development Theory (15%)

You are required to further research one gender theory addressed in class (either in module two or the text) and submit a 1 1/2 page (1 1/2 single-spaced pages of actual text and a references page) paper that

(1) clearly explains the theory using at least two scholarly, current sources (without using the text or the modules) ,

AND

(2) critiques the theory (identifies strengths AND weaknesses)

You may select any of the following theories (choose only one):

biological,

identification theory,

social learning theory,

cognitive development theory,

Gilligan's gender identity development theory (aka moral voices theory).

gender similarities hypothesis,

gender schema theory

Tannen's gender style theory/genderlect,

muted group theory,

standpoint theory.

sociobiological perspective.

gender trancedence and androgyny.

(1) Explanation of the Gender-Development Theory

The explanation of the gender development theory section of your submission should be 1 full page in length (single spaced). This section should be based solely on scholarly sources (NOT your personal opinion). Direct quotations should be used sparingly and appropriately cited using APA format (direct quotations and author/s, year, page number) . Most of the information in this section should be paraphrased with proper APA in-text citations. Note the minimum number of sources is two, but I would suggest using more (3-5). Do not cite the text or the modules, but use only outside, current, scholarly sources. Make sure that your explanation directly and explicitly relates to gender development.

You may NOT use Wikipedia as one of your sources for this paper or any other assignment this semester.

(2) The Critique of the Gender-Development Theory

The critique section of your submission should be 1/2 of a page in length. This section should identify BOTH strengths and weaknesses and must be based on BOTH scholarly sources as well as your personal opinion. Be sure to clearly differentiate between your personal opinion and those found in your sources (use proper in-text citations).

This assignment must:

· be typed using a 12-point Times New Roman font

· be single-spaced (nothing should be double spaced)

· have one-inch margins on all sides

· have a title page (that contains only the title, student's name, and UMUC) -Remember that the title page is numbered page 1 in the upper right hand corner

· use the American Psychological Association (APA) format for citations (both in-text and reference/bibliography list)

· contain the following specific headings/subheadings for each section:

Explanation

Critique