Write a paper on Sexual Differences. Students may choose a Congenital Gender Anomaly/variation or Adult Paraphilia. Examples include but are not limited to the following:
Klinefelter Syndrome Turner Syndrome
DHT Deficiency Mullerian agenesis
Androgen Insenstivity Syndrome Ovo-testes
Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia Clitoromegaly
Micropenis Progestin Induced virilization
Swyer Syndrome Aphallia
Exhibitionism Voyeurism
Frottereurism S & M
Hypoxyphilia Necrophilia
Urophilia Zoophilia
- Choose a topic for which you are interested in learning more. The topic must be one specific gender anomaly or paraphilia.
- Paper must cover the following information:
- Describe/define the topic
- Define the topic
- Introduce the topic
- History & Prevalence
- History- when was the topic first discussed and by whom? What has happened since?
- Prevalence means how many people are affected
(Ex. More males than females, more Whites than Blacks, and how many of each?)
- How does our society feel about it
- Does society recognize the issue? Why?
- Does society approve or disprove? Why?
- Students must find a magazine article or website related to the topic and:
- Summarize the article, providing specific details.
- Compare and contrast the article with your research. Give specific facts regarding whether the article is factual or commercialized for its audience.
- Reasons/Causes
- What reason does issue/topic exist?
- What are the causes for it?
- What are the benefits and/or problems related to it?
- Interesting facts regarding the topic
- What other interesting thing should we know about your topic?
- Give specific types, people involved or affected, etc.
- List any therapies, treatments, medications, etc. used in connection with the condition.
- Paper must be double-spaced and a minimum of 3 pages.
- Paper must include references.
References are not included as part of the 3 pages.