For the research paper, you will need to select a topic of interest that is related to gender and society. Incorporate related, scholarly materials (minimum of 5 sources) into your analysis. You will select a topic that interests you

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Assignment 3

In this course, we have examined many topics related to gender and society (socialization, media, health, deviance, family, workplace, etc.). The research paper should show a comprehension and analysis of the course readings and course objectives. The weekly readings and sociological theories should serve as a beginning point for your paper and should be incorporated in the assignment.

For the research paper, you will need to select a topic of interest that is related to gender and society. Incorporate related, scholarly materials (minimum of 5 sources) into your analysis. You will select a topic that interests you and provide a critical analysis of the topic and it's relevance in contemporary society.

As you complete the research paper, assess your assignment. It should include:

1. A description of your topic and its relevance to the course

2. The background of your topic

3. The connection to course materials and related theories.

4. Critical analysis

a. Provide in-depth analysis of the topic (for example, analyzing factors that contribute to the wage gap)

b. Discuss the relationship between gender and your selected topic

c. Provide a conclusion with summary of findings

Potential topics include (but are not limited to):

· Sexism in the Media

· Parental Leave in the Workplace

· The Gender Pay Gap

· Violence Against Women

· The Feminist Movement

· Gender and Body Image

· Sexual harassment

Instructions for assignment:

1. Paper should be 5+ pages in length, not including the title page & references
2. Follow APA-formatting guidelines
3. Include a References page.
4. Include section headings where needed
5. Review assignment before submitting for spelling, sentence structure, writing, and grammatical errors.
6. Paper should be written in your own words (include proper APA-formatted citations for any referenced materials).

General requirements:

• Submissions should be typed, double-spaced, 1" margins, times new roman 12 pt font, and saved as .doc, .docx, .pdf.
• Use APA format for citations and references
• View the grading rubric so you understand how you will be assessed on this Assignment. 
• To support academic integrity and writing development, this assignment will be reviewed using the university’s approved academic integrity support tool. The tool provides originality and similarity feedback, including potential Gen‑AI indicators, and may provide writing mechanics feedback to help students review source use, citation, and writing clarity.
• This course has "Resubmission" status enabled to help you if you realized you submitted an incorrect or blank file, or if you need to submit multiple documents as part of your Assignment. Resubmission of an Assignment after it is graded, to attempt a better grade, is not permitted.

Due on Oct 25, 2026 11:59 PM

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