Research Paper: Anthropology of Gender

Although many perspectives exist, theorists agree that gender has had a profound effect on shaping culture. They also contend that gender roles and gender identities are variously transformed in different parts of the world.

The Research Paper will examine how gender is expressed in different communities and will provide you with an opportunity to discuss the status of women in various culture

In your Research Paper, you will examine the ways in which gender and sexuality have been constructed in specific cultural and historical contexts, and how these categories have been analyzed by anthropologists.

Focus your research on one of the following topics: Status of Women in Prehistoric Communities: The Start of the Division of Labor Gender Roles in Traditional Asian Communities: Patterns of Heaven Sexuality in Islamic Society Women in Military Combat Roles American in Public, Ethnic in Private: Gender Identity Among Transnational Immigrant Women Religion, Homosexuality, and Gender Identity in Africa Womens Health and Reproductive Rights Patriarchy, the Taliban, and the Education of Girls in Afghanistan Culture, Sexuality, and Perceptions of the Body Other topics may be chosen, but must be cleared with the instructor first.

The paper must be eight to ten pages in length (excluding the title and reference pages) and formatted according to APA style, as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center.

In addition to the textbook, you must use at least five scholarly sources, which can be found in the Ashford University Library, to support your points. Cite your sources within the text of your paper and on the reference page.

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Writing the Research Paper

The Research Paper: Must be eight to ten double-spaced pages in length, and formatted according to APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center.

Must include a title page with the following: Title of paper Students name Course name and number Instructors name Date submitted Must begin with an introductory paragraph that has a succinct thesis statement. Must address the topic of the paper with critical thought.

Must end with a conclusion that reaffirms your thesis. Must incorporate instructor feedback from the Research Preparation and Rough Draft assignments.

Must use at least five scholarly resources from the Ashford University Library. Must document all sources in APA style, as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center. Must include a separate reference page, formatted according to APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center.