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May 20, 2020
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Research Article critique

Find a current and relevant news or academic article (NOT A BLOG POST!) focused on sexuality or gender and follow the format below (should be 4-5 complete pages for full points). Please follow the format EXACTLY, including the underlined headers for each section. Failure to do so will result in a loss of points for the assignment. You may turn in your paper early, however turning in after the due date will result in a 0 on your paper.

Article Summary: (2-3 paragraphs- no more!)
Relevance: (3-4 paragraphs) Discuss what makes this article relevant to current issues around sexuality and or gender.
Theory Application: (3-4 paragraphs) Apply ONE sociological theory to the information from this article. Be certain to use clear examples from the article to support your discussion.
Your Opinion/Critique: (2+ paragraphs) This should be the main focus of your writing and this assignment. Be clear and specific. Answer questions like: What facts about the topic have been presented? What made you interested in this article? What social relevance does this article have? How does this article add to the academic literature on this subject?
Article Citation: Using standard ASA or APA format, cite your article. Hyperlinks are not citations.
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