HUMANITIES 200 – Guidelines for Final Paper – HSC 235 Sex, Gender, and Health

Guidelines for Final Paper – HSC 235 Sex, Gender, and HealthWrite a 4-6 page paper on a topic that is related to sex, gender and health that is of interest toyou. Focus on a specific group. Examples of special topics might include:•••••••Heterosexual Women and HIVTransgender Individuals in the Healthcare SystemIntersex Babies and Decisions About Gender AssignmentGay Men and Lesbians in Health ProfessionsWomen and Their Experiences With Male PhysiciansHIV+ Gay Men Who Are Over Age 50Immigrant Women And Healthcare ChallengesYou are not limited to these topics. You can come up with your own topic. Choose a topic thatis personally interesting to you.Your completed assignment should include the following areas. Be sure to research at least threepeer-reviewed references beyond the course materials.Your paper should include the following sections, labeled with these subheads:IntroductionProvide an overview of the group you are focusing on. Include any useful statistics, such asestimated number of individuals in this group and where they are most likely to be found.ChallengesDescribe the challenges that this group faces from a healthcare perspective. Consider relevantfactors such as:•••••Income disparityStigmaLack of knowledge by health care professionals of their medical needsPower or lack of powerOther challengesConcernsIdentify and discuss your personal concerns around the needs of this group from the healthcareperspective. Consider:•How unmet healthcare needs are placing individuals in this group at risk•The importance of addressing this needExample of a ProgramDescribe a program that has been targeted toward meeting the needs of this group. Include:••••Sponsor of the programGoalsTechniques used, e.g. classes, counseling, direct care, other activitiesOutcomeIf you are not able to find an example of a program, describe what you think would be an idealapproach to meeting the health needs of this group.ConclusionsDescribe your own conclusions regarding this group. Include:•••Any personal experiences you have had with members of this groupYour own perceptions and biasesA summary of what you learnedPlease submit your topic for the final paper to your instructor no later than the end ofModule 3 for approval. This assignment will be due at the end of Module Seven. Also, yourpaper needs to be written in APA style, double-spaced, with a cover page, and a separatereference page. Please refer to rubric for how your paper will be graded.