HMSV 3230- Human Srvs in a Multicultural Context
Spring 2021
Writing Assignment
DUE DATE: March 14, 2021
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Think critically think about the key ideas, and concepts that are covered in The God Boxnovelwhen writing your essay.
Sexual/gender orientation equality, peacemaking with one’s self and others are critical aspects of social Justice. As demonstrated in the God Box novel conservative religious and political attitudes often shape the personal prejudices we hold.
Assignment: Discuss the following the question in your reflection
1. Discuss the ways in which your experiences with a faith/spiritualcommunity (whether you are a part of a spiritual community or not) has shaped:
• your personal life and
• your views on sexuality and gender orientation and
• your relationship/support of the LGBTQ community
2. What preparation can you do to serve young people who are beginning to question their sexual orientation or gender identity, those who may need advice, guidance, support services or reassurance that they are not alone?
• Discuss important insights you gained about the experiences of LGBTQ youth from The God Box novel.
• Discuss your readiness to work for LGBTQ rights.
o Include information you gained from an outside source that provides recommendations for service delivery with LGBTQ youth.
Format and Layout:
• Essays should be 1-1 1/2 pages in length, doubled spaced, with 1 inch margins. Typeface should be no larger than size 12 Times New Roman font.
Use of scholarly sources:
• You will need to relate your reflections to at least:
o (1) citation from The God Box novel and
o (1)citation from and outside scholarly resource.
Citations and references:
• Lengthy direct quotations are not acceptable. You should paraphrase the author’s ideas in your own words.
• All references should be cited parenthetically in the text and included on your reference pageaccording to ASA or APA style guidelines.
I encourage you to seek the assistance of a Writing Studio (A&S RM224) tutor (if needed) in the completion of this assignment; but remember: you, not your tutor, are ultimately responsible for the quality and content of the paper you submit.