PSY 638 Module Four Short Paper Guidelines and Rubric
Prompt
Based on the articles you read in Module Four on gender dysphoria, write a short paper about the influence of acceptance and parenting styles and how these could steer a child’s gender identity. Moreover, think about society today and the acceptance of varied gender roles compared to the 1950s. Be sure to consider and explore society’s influence on gender dysphoria in your argument. Is there a direct correlation between gender identity and society? Explain your answer to this question.
Specifically, your paper should address the following:
Describe the differences in parenting styles today compared to the 1950s. How do these differences relate to the way that parents might react to a child experiencing gender dysphoria?
Considering the criteria and changes made in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM) in the most recent version (DSM-5-TR) compared to earlier, outdated versions, is there a direct correlation between gender identity and society or not?
What to Submit
Your paper must be submitted as a 3- to 5-page Microsoft Word document with double spacing, 12-point Times New Roman font, one-inch margins, and at least three sources cited in APA format.
Module Four Short Paper Rubric