Assignment Behavior in Different Cultures

Assignment Behavior in Different Cultures

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choose one sexual attitude (e.g., monogamy)

For this Assignment, choose one sexual attitude (e.g., monogamy) and one sexual behavior (e.g., chastity, premarital sex). Compare the similarities and differences of these attitudes and behaviours in Chinese and American culture.

In the essay,

1. Compare the similarities and differences of sexual attitude (love or arranged marriage) and behavior (premarital sex) in Chinese and American culture.

2. Describe the cultural factors that influence sexual attitudes and behaviors.

3. Explain how sexual attitudes and behaviors are perceived and displayed within each culture.

• Be specific and provide examples.
• Support your responses using the Learning Resources and the current literature.

Readings: choose one sexual attitude (e.g., monogamy)

• Course Text: The Handbook of Culture and Psychology
  • Chapter 11, “Gender and Culture”
• Article: Afable-Munsuz, A., & Brindis, C. D. (2006). Acculturation and the sexual and reproductive health of Latino youth in the United States: A literature review. Perspectives on Sexual and Reproductive Health, 38(4), 208–219.
  Retrieved from the Walden Library using the Academic Search Complete database.

• Article: Aubrey, J. S., & Harrison, K. (2004). The gender-role content of children’s favorite television programs and its links to their gender-related perceptions. Media Psychology, 6(2), 111–146.
  Retrieved from the Walden Library using the Communication & Mass Media Complete database.

• Article: Crouter, A. C., Manke, B. A., & McHale, S. M. (1995). The family context of gender intensification in early adolescence. Child Development, 66(2), 317–329.
  Retrieved from the Walden Library using the Academic Search Complete database.

• Article: Echávarri, R. A., & Ezcurra, R. (2010). Education and gender bias in the sex ratio at birth: Evidence from India. Demography, 47(1), 249–268.
  Retrieved from the Walden Library using the Business Source Complete database.

• Article: Ghule, M., Balaiah, D., & Joshi, B. (2007). Attitude towards premarital sex among rural college youth in Maharashtra, India. Sexuality & Culture, 11(4), 1–17.
  Retrieved from the Walden Library using the Academic Search Complete database.

• Article: Lancaster, G., Maitra, P., & Ray, R. (2008). Household expenditure patterns and gender bias: Evidence from selected Indian states. Oxford Development Studies, 36(2), 133–157.
  Retrieved from the Walden Library using the Academic Search Complete database.
• Article: Miyajima, T. (2008). Gender inequality among Japanese high school teachers: Women teachers’ resistance to gender bias in occupational culture. Journal of Education for Teaching, 34(4), 319–332.
  Retrieved from the Walden Library using the Academic Search Complete database.

• Article: Mohammadi, M. R., Mohammad K., Farahani, F. K., Alikhani, S., Zare, M., Tehrani, F.R.,…Alaeddini, F. (2006). Reproductive knowledge, attitudes and behavior among adolescent males in Tehran, Iran. International Family Planning Perspectives, 32(1), 35–44.
  Retrieved from the Walden Library using the Academic Search Complete database.

• Article: Para-Mallam, F. J., & Funmi, J. (2010). Promoting gender equality in the context of Nigerian cultural and religious expression: Beyond increasing female access to education. Compare: A Journal of Comparative & International Education, 40(4), 459–477.
  Retrieved from the Walden Library using the Educational Research Complete database.

• Article: Sadker, D. (1999). Gender equity: Still knocking at the classroom door. Educational Leadership, 56(7), 22–26. Retrieved from the Walden Library using the Academic Search Complete database.

• Article: Sadker, D., & Zittleman, K. (2005). Gender bias lives, for both sexes. Education Digest, 70(8), 27–30.
  Retrieved from the Walden Library using the Academic Search Complete database.
• Article: Witt, S. D. (1997). Parental influence on children’s socialization to gender roles. Adolescence, 32(126), 253–259.
  Retrieved from the Walden Library using the Medline With Full Text database.

The Assignment (4–5 pages)

• Use your Final Project culture of interest and select another culture of interest to you.
• Compare the similarities and differences of sexual attitudes and behaviors in each culture.
• Describe the cultural factors that influence sexual attitudes and behaviors.
• Explain how sexual attitudes and behaviors are perceived and displayed within each culture.
• Be specific and provide examples.
• Support your responses using the Learning Resources and the current literature.

Support your Assignment with specific references to all resources used in its preparation. You are to provide a reference list for all resources, including those in the Learning Resources for this course.

Resources

• Course Text: The Handbook of Culture and Psychology
  • Chapter 11, “Gender and Culture”
• Article: Afable-Munsuz, A., & Brindis, C. D. (2006). Acculturation and the sexual and reproductive health of Latino youth in the United States: A literature review. Perspectives on Sexual and Reproductive Health, 38(4), 208–219.
  Retrieved from the Walden Library using the Academic Search Complete database.

• Article: Aubrey, J. S., & Harrison, K. (2004). The gender-role content of children’s favorite television programs and its links to their gender-related perceptions. Media Psychology, 6(2), 111–146.
  Retrieved from the Walden Library using the Communication & Mass Media Complete database.

• Article: Crouter, A. C., Manke, B. A., & McHale, S. M. (1995). The family context of gender intensification in early adolescence. Child Development, 66(2), 317–329.
  Retrieved from the Walden Library using the Academic Search Complete database.

• Article: Echávarri, R. A., & Ezcurra, R. (2010). Education and gender bias in the sex ratio at birth: Evidence from India. Demography, 47(1), 249–268.
  Retrieved from the Walden Library using the Business Source Complete database.

• Article: Ghule, M., Balaiah, D., & Joshi, B. (2007). Attitude towards premarital sex among rural college youth in Maharashtra, India. Sexuality & Culture, 11(4), 1–17.
  Retrieved from the Walden Library using the Academic Search Complete database.

• Article: Lancaster, G., Maitra, P., & Ray, R. (2008). Household expenditure patterns and gender bias: Evidence from selected Indian states. Oxford Development Studies, 36(2), 133–157.
  Retrieved from the Walden Library using the Academic Search Complete database.
• Article: Miyajima, T. (2008). Gender inequality among Japanese high school teachers: Women teachers’ resistance to gender bias in occupational culture. Journal of Education for Teaching, 34(4), 319–332.
  Retrieved from the Walden Library using the Academic Search Complete database.

• Article: Mohammadi, M. R., Mohammad K., Farahani, F. K., Alikhani, S., Zare, M., Tehrani, F.R.,…Alaeddini, F. (2006). Reproductive knowledge, attitudes and behavior among adolescent males in Tehran, Iran. International Family Planning Perspectives, 32(1), 35–44.
  Retrieved from the Walden Library using the Academic Search Complete database. Assignment Behavior in Different Cultures

• Article: Para-Mallam, F. J., & Funmi, J. (2010). Promoting gender equality in the context of Nigerian cultural and religious expression: Beyond increasing female access to education. Compare: A Journal of Comparative & International Education, 40(4), 459–477.
  Retrieved from the Walden Library using the Educational Research Complete database.

• Article: Sadker, D. (1999). Gender equity: Still knocking at the classroom door. Educational Leadership, 56(7), 22–26. Retrieved from the Walden Library using the Academic Search Complete database.

• Article: Sadker, D., & Zittleman, K. (2005). Gender bias lives, for both sexes. Education Digest, 70(8), 27–30.
  Retrieved from the Walden Library using the Academic Search Complete database.
• Article: Witt, S. D. (1997). Parental influence on children’s socialization to gender roles. Adolescence, 32(126), 253–259.
  Retrieved from the Walden Library using the Medline With Full Text database.

ssignment requirements:

• 4 – 5 pages (5+ pages tend to score higher due to additional research, integration of ideas, and demonstration of comprehension and critical assessment.
• Title page
• References page
• Each section cited from the readings and other scholarly, peer-review sources (at least three academic sources)
• Paragraphs need to be at least four substantive sentences
• Choose one sexual attitude and one sexual behavior from the readings and apply to your chosen culture of interest from the week 3 paper plus one other culture. Use examples form the readings to support your claims.

Here are the headings (indicated in bold). Include these actual headings and their subheadings in the paper: Assignment Behavior in Different Cultures

Introduction (1 paragraph)

<Culture 1> (discuss sexual attitude and sexual behavior)

Sexual Attitude (1/2 page)

Sexual Behavior (1/2 page)

<Culture 2> (discuss sexual attitude and sexual behavior)

Sexual Attitude (1/2 page)

Sexual Behavior (1/2 page)

Compare and Contrast (1 page)

Cultural Influences (1/2 page)

Perceptions and Display (1/2 page)

Conclusion (1 paragraph)

References