Develop a 2–3 page paper in which you compare and contrast two gender identity theories and apply one theory to your own gender identity development or to that of someone you know. By successfully completing this assessment, you will demonstrate your proficiency in the following course competencies and assessment criteria: Competency 1: Apply scholarly research findings to topics in human sexuality.  Summarize two gender identity theories that explain the process of gender identity development. Apply a theory to explain a case of gender identity development. Competency 2: Apply scholarly research findings to topics in human sexuality.  Support the application of theories with scholarly or professionally credible sources. Competency 4: Communicate in a manner that is scholarly, professional, and consistent with expectations for professionals in the field of psychology.  Communicate gender identity theories in a manner that conveys understanding of concepts and clearly supports central ideas and conclusions. Write in a manner that is coherent and supports the central idea using APA standards as required and correct grammar, usage, and mechanics. APA Resources Because this is a psychology course, you need to format this assessment according to APA guidelines. Additional resources about APA can be found in the Research Resources in the left navigation menu of your courseroom. Use the resources to guide your work as needed. American Psychological Association. (2010). Publication manual of the American Psychological Association (6th ed.). Washington, DC: Author. Available from the bookstore . APA Paper Template [DOCX] . Suggested Resources The resources provided here are optional and support the assessment. They provide helpful information about the topics. You may use other resources of your choice to prepare for this assessment; however, you will need to ensure that they are appropriate, credible, and valid. The PSYC-FP2800 – Introduction to Human Sexuality Library Guide can help direct your research. The Supplemental Resources and Research Resources, both linked from the left navigation menu in your courseroom, provide additional resources to help support you. Gender Development Kelly, G. F. (2015).  Sexuality today  (11th ed.). New York, NY: McGraw-Hill. Available from the bookstore . The chapters in this resource provide a foundation for understanding gender development.  Chapter 1, "Cultural, Historical, and Research Perspectives on Sexuality," pages 4–31. Chapter 2, "Female Sexual Anatomy and Physiology," pages 32–57. Chapter 3, "Male Sexual Anatomy and Physiology," pages 58–75. Chapter 4, "Human Sexual Arousal and Response," pages 76–98. Chapter 5, "Developmental and Social Perspectives on Gender," pages 99–129. FMG Video.  Click the following link to view a video purchased through Films Media Group for use in this Capella course. Any distribution of video content ...

1. Develop a 2–3 page paper in which you compare and contrast
two gender identity theories and apply one theory to your own
gender identity development or to that of someone you know.
By successfully completing this assessment, you will
demonstrate your proficiency in the following course
competencies and assessment criteria:
Competency 1: Apply scholarly research findings to topics in
human sexuality.
Summarize two gender identity theories that explain the process
of gender identity development.
Apply a theory to explain a case of gender identity
development.
Competency 2: Apply scholarly research findings to topics in
human sexuality.
Support the application of theories with scholarly or
professionally credible sources.
Competency 4: Communicate in a manner that is scholarly,
professional, and consistent with expectations for professionals
in the field of psychology.

2. Communicate gender identity theories in a manner that conveys
understanding of concepts and clearly supports central ideas and
conclusions.
Write in a manner that is coherent and supports the central idea
using APA standards as required and correct grammar, usage,
and mechanics.
APA Resources
Because this is a psychology course, you need to format this
assessment according to APA guidelines. Additional resources
about APA can be found in the Research Resources in the left
navigation menu of your courseroom. Use the resources to guide
your work as needed.
American Psychological Association. (2010).
Publication manual of the American Psychological Association
(6th ed.). Washington, DC: Author.
Available from the
bookstore
.
APA Paper Template [DOCX]
.
Suggested Resources
The resources provided here are optional and support the
assessment. They provide helpful information about the topics.

3. You may use other resources of your choice to prepare for this
assessment; however, you will need to ensure that they are
appropriate, credible, and valid. The
PSYC-FP2800 – Introduction to Human Sexuality Library Guide
can help direct your research. The Supplemental Resources and
Research Resources, both linked from the left navigation menu
in your courseroom, provide additional resources to help
support you.
Gender Development
Kelly, G. F. (2015).
Sexuality today
(11th ed.). New York, NY: McGraw-Hill.
Available from the
bookstore
.
The chapters in this resource provide a foundation for
understanding gender development.
Chapter 1, "Cultural, Historical, and Research Perspectives on
Sexuality," pages 4–31.
Chapter 2, "Female Sexual Anatomy and Physiology," pages
32–57.
Chapter 3, "Male Sexual Anatomy and Physiology," pages 58–
75.
Chapter 4, "Human Sexual Arousal and Response," pages 76–
98.

4. Chapter 5, "Developmental and Social Perspectives on Gender,"
pages 99–129.
FMG Video.
Click the following link to view a video purchased through
Films Media Group for use in this Capella course. Any
distribution of video content or associated links is prohibited.
Sex in '69: Sexual Revolution in America
|
Transcript
.
This A&E; Special travels back to 1969 to explore America's
sexual revolution—a psychedelic time that gave birth to the
concept of free love, saw the invention of "the pill," and
embraced a whole new perspective on human sexuality. From
the Playboy Penthouse in Los Angeles, to San Francisco's
hippie crash pads, to New York's gay baths,
Sex in '69
plots out the seismic cultural shifts that changed buttoned-up
American culture so dramatically, molding an entire generation
in the process. Distributed by A&E; Television Networks.
Running time: 120 minutes.

5. Gender Identity Theory
Denton, J. M. (2016).
Critical and poststructural perspectives on sexual identity
formation.
New Directions for Student Services, 2016
(154), 57–69.
This resource explores different theories on gender identity
development.
Gardner, S. (2015).
Choice theory: Gender roles and identity.
International Journal of Choice Theory & Reality Therapy, 35
(1), 31–36.
This resource explores gender identity theory.
Johnston, L. (2016).
Gender and sexuality I
.

6. Progress In Human Geography, 40
(5), 668–678.
This resource explains categories of gender identity.
Mottier, V. (2008).
Sexuality: A very short introduction.
Oxford, England: Oxford University Press.
Robbins, C. K., & McGowan, B. L. (2016).
Intersectional perspectives on gender and gender identity
development.
New Directions for Student Services, 2016
(154), 71–83.
This resource explores different theories on gender identity
development.
Examples of Current Research
These resources provide examples of applied research focusing
on gender identity. Search the Capella University Library for
other peer-reviewed articles to support the application of theory
in your assessment.
Ecklund, K. (2012).

7. Intersectionality of identity in children: A case study.
Professional Psychology: Research and Practice, 43
(3), 256–264.
Espelage, D. L. (2016).
Sexual orientation and gender identity in schools: A call for
more research in school psychology—No more excuses.
Journal of School Psychology, 54
, 5–8.
Gregor, C., Hingley-Jones, H., & Davidson, S. (2015).
Understanding the experience of parents of pre-pubescent
children with gender identity issues.
Child and Adolescent Social Work Journal, 32
(3), 237–246.
Iorga, A. M. (2015).
The role of family socializing in building gender identity
[PDF].
Economic Engineering in Agriculture and Rural Development,
15
(2), 161–166.
Wood, W., & Eagly, A. H. (2015).
Two traditions of research on gender identity.
Sex Roles, 73
(11-12), 461–473.
Write a 2–3 page paper in which you complete the following:

8. Compare and contrast two gender identity theories.
Apply one theory to your own gender identity development or to
that of someone you know.
Your paper should follow a logical structure and be evidence
based. Use the MEAL plan to help guide the organization of
your paper:
Main Idea:
Present the main point or idea that you are making about
yourself or another individual.
Evidence:
Tell a story about your own gender identity development or
that of another person, and support your observations with
evidence from the literature.
Application:
Summarize the main ideas from articles related to your main
idea. Identify concepts that relate directly or indirectly to your
main point. Make explicit links between the source articles and
your current paper.
Link:
Connect what you have learned from your research in your
paper by integrating and combining information from your
source articles with your own experience or the experience of
someone you know.
Conduct independent research for resources and references to
support your paper. Provide a reference list and in-text

9. citations, in APA format, for all of your resources. You may
cite texts and authors from the suggested resources as well as
any additional reputable resources you find on your own.
If you wish, you may use the APA Paper Template (linked in
the Resources under the APA Resources heading) to complete
your paper. In addition, you are urged to use the resources in
Capella University's Writing Center to help you develop clear
and effective writing. In the Writing Center, you will be able to
receive feedback on your writing, use writing resources,
discover new writing strategies, and explore different ways to
draft, revise, edit, and proofread your own work.
Additional Requirements
Written Communication:
Ensure that your writing is free of errors that detract from the
overall message.
APA Formatting:
Format resources and in-text citations according to current
APA style.
Number of Resources:
Use a minimum of two scholarly resources.
Length:
The paper should be 2–3 pages in content length. Include a
separate title page and a separate references page.
Font and Font Size:
Times New Roman, 12 point, double-spaced. Use Microsoft
Word.