CHFD220 Human Sexuality
American Public University System
(APUS)
CHFD220 Week 1 Assignment Human Sexuality Throughout History
Time-line
Instructions
Assignment 1: Human Sexuality Throughout History
Time-line
Our readings describe the various
historical-cultural influences that have affected human sexuality. These historical-cultural
influences include such events as the sexual revolution, the control of
conception, the emergence of contraception, as well as the redefining of gender
roles throughout history. Many of these events changed the way sexuality is
viewed today. Using Prezi (http://prezi.com/), PowerPoint, or Word create a
time-line and identify at least 7 important historical events that you believe
influence sexuality today. Evaluate each of these events according to its
significance in history and culture. Place the date, a brief description, or
even a video clip of the historical-cultural influence. Please include
visual elements for whichever format you choose. Please read the
grading rubric below for additional guidance with this assignment.
All assignments and forums in the class are designed
for you to demonstrate your understanding and your knowledge of
the material content. It is never acceptable or appropriate to simply provide
information that is copied and pasted from a source - any source. Even if the
information were cited properly, copying and pasting does not demonstrate
knowledge.
CHFD220 Week 1 Discussion - Introductions and Autobiography
Matrix - Your Own Sexuality Education
W1:
Introductions and Autobiography Matrix - Your Own Sexuality Education
First,
share a little about yourself like, where you live, how you came to be at APUS,
your family, pets, hobbies and what you would like to gain from this course.
Next, as the readings described, human
sexuality involves the interrelationship of a person's biological,
psychological, and sociocultural characteristics (e.g. the three dimensions of
human sexuality). Evaluate each of the dimensions according to their significance
in your life. Based on the experiences you noted in your Autobiography Matrix,
what was the course of most of your information about sexuality as you grew up?
How did your experiences with parents, teachers, and peers influence your views
of sexuality today?
CHFD220
Week 2 Discussion Debate on Comprehensive Sexuality Education
The
local school board is meeting in a few days to vote on the inclusion of a
comprehensive sexuality education curriculum for all grades. The
curriculum will be called, ALL ABOUT ME (for elementary students),
CHANGING BODIES (for middle school students) AND TAKING CARE OF OUR BODIES AND
MINDS (for high school students). The opinion is based on the ACOG
opinion paper and the research that supported it (see below) . Some
community members are opposed to having this curriculum in the schools, while
others are in support of a comprehensive sexuality education curriculum. You
are the school board president, and your area has seen a rise in pre-teen and
teen pregnancy. Your school system has also been sued for permitting
sexual harassment of female, homosexual, and nonbinary students at all grade
levels. Pressures have been building from many sides, and after a Title
IX review, the team conducting the review recommended instituting a
comprehensive sex education program that started in preschool as recommended by
ACOG. After much consideration, the school superintendent and the school
board have agreed that this is the best solution. Regardless of your personal
views, write an argument that responds to parental opposition to this
decision. Be sure to support your argument with information from
our readings or other appropriate research-based information.
The
American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Committee on Adolescent
Health, has published an opinion paper on Comprehensive Sexuality
Education. Select here to read the opinion.
HINTS:
1)
PAY ATTENTION TO the difference between the terminologies of
"sex" and "sexuality" education" WHEN WRITING YOUR
POST.
2)
USE SOURCES THROUGHOUT YOUR ARGUMENT (DO NOT RELY ON PERSONAL OPINIONS)
3)
USE A CONVERSATIONAL TONE, MAKING SURE TO AVOID OVERLY TECHNICAL LANGUAGE
CHFD220
Week 3 Discussion It's About That Time
Imagine that your 9 year old
daughter has just told you that her best friend has started her period. She
wants to know when she is going to start hers. She also is confused about what
a period even is.
Write out a potential script
you could use to answer your daughter's questions. Explain when she can expect
to begin her period and describe what occurs during the menstrual cycle.
CHFD220 Week 4 Discussion Exploration of Sexual Response and
Arousal
Many
factors influence male and female sexual response and arousal. Describe how the
three dimensions of sexuality (biological, psychological, and sociocultural)
influence sexual response and arousal.
CHFD220 Week 5 Effective Communication in Intimate
Relationships
Effective
Communication in Intimate Relationships
Imagine a scenario in which two partners are discussing getting
tested for sexually transmitted infections (STIs). In this scenario, the
partners demonstrate through discussion their understanding of the symptoms of
STIs, the methods used to test for STIs, and the way in which STIs are treated
as well as their capacity to engage in effective communication with one another
about this sensitive topic.
Write out a role-play conversation between the partners in which
they make use of effective verbal and nonverbal communication strategies
(including active listening, "I" statements, and emotional
validation) to discuss getting tested for and the possibility of getting
treated for STIs.
At the end of your role play, produce a brief, 1-paragraph summary of how
effective communication was used.
Your
script must be at least 650 words long. Your script should demonstrate
accurate knowledge of sexually transmitted diseases, and how to test for them
as well as knowledge of communication strategies. Use at least 2 references to
support your work.
If you would like, you may write a script for a couple that
differs from your personal experience (culturally or in terms of orientation,
for example) or even write a script detailing how you would convince two
clients of yours to get tested.
CHFD220 Week 5 Discussion Talking About Sex Education
Read
this article on sex education from National Public Radio. Were you
encouraged to discuss issues of power in your own sex education? Do you
agree or disagree with the interviewee's perspective, and why?
CHFD220
Week 6 Discussion Contraception Communication
Compare a contraceptive's perfect use with its typical use.
Identify some factors that prevent people from engaging in contraception
use or use that is not perfect. What solutions people can use to overcome
these challenges. How can these solutions be conveyed?
Note: in this
Discussion, students often reveal their own preferences for
contraception. That's perfectly OK, but rest assured-- there is no need
to disclose this kind of personal information if you'd rather not. We
respect your privacy!
CHFD220
Week 7 Assignment Sexual Tolerance The Times They Are A'changing
Assignment
7: Sexual Tolerance: The Times They Are A'changing
People in the United States vary widely in their acceptance of
the sexual and gender choices and orientations. The impact of those with views
of lesser acceptance is felt the hardest by the most vulnerable among us- our
children.
Watch the following video of a Ft. Worth City Councilman
speaking about his experiences as a young man marginalized based on his sexual
orientation and consider the impact such a message would have on a young person
in a similar situation and on an adult who is intolerant of the LGBTQ
community.
· Joel Burns: It Gets
Better https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ax96cghOnY4 (transcript located on
YouTube site)
Compare and contrast what you believe the experiences of these
two individuals (the insecure LGBTQ youth and the intolerant adult) viewing
this message would be. How might it reinforce existing beliefs about themselves
or motivate them to see themselves and/or the world differently? What
additional information would you propose to share with either or both of these
individuals to persuade them into such a paradigm shift?
Write a 5-paragraph essay
that includes each of the elements listed below in the grading rubric. Be sure
to use at least 2 references to support your essay. Your paper must meet the
minimum 750-word count requirements AND use the 5 paragraph structure.
All assignments and
forums in the class are designed for you to demonstrate your
understanding and your knowledge of the material content. It is never
acceptable or appropriate to simply provide information that is copied and
pasted from a source - any source. Even if the information were cited properly,
copying and pasting does not demonstrate knowledge.
All
assignments are submitted to Turnitin, which is a plagiarism checking
tool. Any assignment receiving a score of 30% or better raises serious
concerns about the originality of your work. An originality score should
generally be no more than 20%. Assignments with originality scores
between 20 and 50% will have points deducted. Any originality score over
50% after review will be graded with a 0. Please keep this in mind
as you are submitting work.
CHFD220 Week 7 Discussion Gender and the Media
Gender-based stereotypes are presented through
the mass media. Locate an article, cartoon, or advertisement that conveys a
gender message. Analyze the message by answering the following questions. Also,
please attach your media or share the media's url address.
- What
is the message the media is trying to convey?
- What
examples are used to convey this message?
- Does
the message fit a gender-role stereotype? Why?
- Is
the gender message consistent with your beliefs about gender?
CHFD220
Week 8 Discussion Ethics and Mortality in Human Sexuality
This week we are discussing the topic of ethics and morality when it
comes to human sexuality. With that in mind, please choose one of these
two topics: Prostitution or Pornography which many consider a moral
issue.
Read the required reading: Ethical Decision Making and then
apply the Ethical Problem Solving Model to your topic answering the 5
questions. Please see the model outlined below.
Ethical Problem Solving Model
Answer
the five questions when trying to resolve a moral issue:
- What benefits and what harms will each
course of action produce, and which alternative will lead to the best
overall consequences?
- What moral rights do the affected parties
have, and which course of action best respects those rights?
- Which course of action treats everyone the
same, except where there is a morally justifiable reason not to, and does
not show favoritism or discrimination?
- Which course of action advances the common
good?
- Which course of action develops moral
virtues?
Remember that all situations are unique and not one set of rules
applies in all cases. (Velasquez, Andre, Shanks, & Meyer, 2015)
Manuel Velasquez, Claire Andre, Thomas Shanks, S.J., and Michael J.
Meyer . (2015, Aug 1) Thinking Ethically. Santa Clara University-Markkula Center for Applied Ethics.
CHFD220 Week 8 Issues of Sex and Gender
Issues of Sex and Gender in Society
Today
Identify an issue that is facing our
society today that is in some way related to sex and/or gender and has opposing
sides. Consider a law that was recently put into or taken out of effect or is
being debated. You could also look to the statements or actions of a public
figure or organization that has generated significant attention from the media.
The issue you select should have ample material from which you may pull to gain
insight into the details surrounding it. Feel free to email your instructor if you
would like to verify that an issue is appropriate or if you would like some
suggestions as to what you could cover.
Explore multiple sides of the issue
you have selected until you have a good understanding as to why each side
believes it is right. Research the historical events that have caused the
circumstances of this issue. Engage in discussions with others who have strong
feelings about the issue to learn the reasons why they feel they way they do.
Make sure you research both sides
thoroughly as your goal with this paper will be to write it in a manner that
does not allow the reader to know which side of the issue that you are on. You
will not be condoning or condemning either side- your goal is to be as
objective as possible in reviewing the issue you select.
Construct a 1,000-1,250 word essay
that demonstrates your understanding of the following:
- The
issue that you have identified (a concise synopsis of what the issue is)
- Historical
context (previous events in history that have contributed to the rise of
the issue)
- Both
sides of the current argument (provide an objective review- the reader
should not know which side of the issue that you personally are on)
- At
least two possible resolutions to the issue (include the potential
ramifications of each resolution for both sides)
Your paper should include an
introduction and conclusion, at least 5 cited references (only 2 of which may
be your discussions with others, excluding those identified as subject matter
experts in your writing), and must adhere to APA formatting.
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