Humanity Paper

This assignment will cover the textbook chapters 20 – 40.

Text Book: Ferber, A. L., Holcomb, K., & Wentling, T. (2013). Sex, Gender and Sexuality: The New Basics (Second ed.). New York: Oxford University Press.

For this assignment, respond to each of the following questions by completing a short essay of 1-2 pages for each response.  

Interpretations of Identity How do marginalized groups build a unified sense of political identity in the face of increasing categorization of people and cross-cutting identities? Is constructing a unified identity important to building a movement for social change? 

De-gendering Society What would be the implications if we "de-gendered" society? What do you find most or least appealing about this idea? Be sure to support your stance with examples from the assigned readings.

Shaping Bodies Identify similarities between the cosmetic, diet industries and labiaplasty. What underlying ideas about bodies are shared by and promoted by these industries? Why is there such focus on women's bodies compared to men's?

Heterosexual Marriage Why is there a state and religious interest in heterosexual marriage? How has this interest reinforced race, class, gender, and sexual orientation inequality?

Respond to the questions in the order that they appear.  Answer all four questions and submit as one document. Please be sure to label each essay appropriately. (Each question should be at the top or each page followed by the response)

Your response should be approximately 5 - 8 pages in length (not including title and reference pages).  Include at least two scholarly sources in addition to the textbook to support your material.  You must support your position using appropriate sources that are properly cited.  Format your paper according to APA 6th edition standards.  Use Times New Roman, 12-point font, double spacing, and one-inch margins.