This document discusses Assignment 1 which focuses on gender identities and how internal and external perceptions impact self-definition. It explores how past and current political climates can negatively impact biracial, multicultural, and transgender populations, such as by allowing discrimination in hiring or through political rhetoric. Students are asked to identify characteristics, political impacts, and culturally appropriate counseling techniques for one of these populations, and discuss how counselors can advocate for them.

1. Assignment 1: Gender Identities
Assignment 1: Gender IdentitiesThis module presented information about cultures who
identify as biracial and/or multicultural. It also explored gender identities. In this module,
you reflected on how internal and external appearances impact how we define ourselves
versus how others define us. You also explored how the past and the present political
climates impact populations you learned about this week. For example, think about a
transgender person getting a job in a state that allows discrimination based on gender
identity. Another example may include thinking about how the political comments about
President Obama’s multicultural identity may impact a client. Finally, you identified how a
counselor can advocate for clients oppressed by a volatile political environment.Tasks:In a
minimum of 200 words, post to the Discussion Area your responses to the following:
Identify three unique characteristics about the chosen population (biracial, multiracial, or
transgender) that may be discussed in counseling. Discuss how the past and the present
political climates may impact a client in this population. Identify one technique or
intervention that would be culturally appropriate to use for this population. Remember to
consider the institutional and social barriers that impact this population. Support your
choice of technique with the literature. Identify at least one way that counselors can
advocate for the populations discussed this week.Support your rationale and analysis by
using at least two resources from professional literature in your response. Professional
literature may include the Argosy University online library resources, relevant textbooks,
peer-reviewed journal articles, and websites created by professional organizations,
agencies, or institutions (websites ending in .edu or .gov).