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LOOK OVER IT AND CHECK  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 wordsGrading 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 SoMID-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 allowedChapter 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 enhan