I have included the instruction for my assignment in the first section, part 2 is my Thesis statement, along with why I am writing this topic, and how I will defend this Thesis statement. I have also included some references.
Part 1. Specific Guidance for Your Research Paper
In this class, you are writing a paper to
Here is very specific guidance for your paper in this class:
Formatting: Your paper should be submitted in Microsoft Word, and include a title page, be double spaced in Times New Roman with a 12-point font and 1″ margins on each side, and contain a reference page with a minimum of 10 scholarly sources. It should be approximately 10 pages in length, not including reference lists, graphics or non-substantive material. Your paper should be formatted according to APA 6th Edition guidelines.
Academic Sources: You should conduct research and use academic sources to support your statements. Research should come from academic sources such as case law, statutes and law review articles in Nexis Uni, articles in the APUS Library (Summon), newspaper articles, federal/state government websites, court websites, and academic studies containing statistics. You may also do research at your local library, museums or conduct interviews. Non-academic websites, such as Wikipedia or advertising blogs, such as Findlaw, may not be used.
Introduction: Your introduction should not be longer than two pages.
Thesis Statement: Immediately after your introduction, you must present a clear thesis statement. In simplistic terms, a thesis statement is the main point of your paper that tells the reader what you intend to argue later in your paper. Word your thesis statement, as follows: “My thesis statement is . . . .” The thesis statement should not be longer than two sentences, and normally one is sufficient.
Road Map: Immediately after your thesis statement, you must provide a clear road map to let the reader know where you are going with your paper. Word your road map, as follows: “My paper will first briefly explore . . . , followed by . . . . Finally I will defend my thesis by . . . .” Your road map should be only a few sentences, but it must be clear.
Background: Next, provide a brief but clear background of your topic. This may only be one page or less.
Defense of Thesis: Now you are at the meat of the paper, defending your thesis statement. This must be at least five to ten full pages, and you must use your research to defend your thesis. This is the hardest part of your paper, and this is where you need to focus your time and energy. Why? You must present clear arguments, supported by your research, to defend your thesis. Three major issues in this area — (1) Conclusory statements must be supported with your research; (2) Do not use provoking language which amounts to merely an opinion; and (3) You need to fill in glaring gaps.
Conclusion: Conclude your paper in one page or less.
Part 2. Topic – Gender Testing in Sports
Thesis statement?
The central argument of this paper is the critical study of ethical dilemma, controversies and legal ramifications of gender testing in sport. The paper attempts to bring to light, via the tools of text analysis and empirical research, the challenges encountered by athletes and the evolution of gender verification policies, and the consequences of such measures on inclusion and fairness of elite sports.
Why I am writing on this topic?
I decided to explore the topic of gender testing in sports because of its complexity which is a combination of both the ethical, legal and the societal factors. This issue has started debates everywhere but coming with challenges to athletes such as identity, privacy and fair competition. Gender, athleticism, and policy all together require deep probing to get insight of the intricacies and reforms necessary within the sporting personnel.
How you are going to defend your thesis statement?
To defend the thesis statement, the paper will undertake a thorough literature review drawing on scholarly works such as Bianchi’s “Gender Testing in Sport: ‘Ethics, Cases and Controversies’, ‘Testing Sex and Gender in Sports’ by Heggie and ‘Gender Verification Test: Analyzing the Legal Ramifications on Women Athletes’ by Singh. The discussion will focus on the historical development of gender testing policies, the ethical concerns as highlighted by scholars such as Schultz and Montañola and the Therefore the essay will be further supported by case studies and real-life examples which will create a broad and robust argument.
References
Bianchi, A. (2018). Gender Testing in Sport: Ethics, cases and controversies.
Heggie, V. (2010). Testing sex and gender in sports; reinventing, reimagining and reconstructing histories. Endeavour, 34(4), 157-163.
Isyanova, D. (2015). Gender verification policies in elite sports. WORLD HEALTH.
Krech, M. (2017). To be a woman in the world of sport: Global regulation of the gender binary in elite athletics. Berkeley J. Int’l L., 35, 262.
Montañola, S., & Olivesi, A. (Eds.). (2016). Gender testing in sport: ethics, cases and controversies. Routledge.
Olivesi, A. Gender Testing in Sport. https://api.taylorfrancis.com/content/books/mono/download?identifierName=doi&identifierValue=10.4324/9781315723150&type=googlepdf
Pieper, L. (2016). Sex testing: gender policing in Women’s sports. University of Illinois Press.
Schultz, J. (2012). Disciplining sex:‘gender verification’policies and women’s sport. In The Palgrave Handbook of Olympic Studies (pp. 443-460). London: Palgrave Macmillan UK.
Singh, A. (2020). Gender verification test: Analyzing the legal ramifications on women athletes. J. Sports L. Pol’y & Governance, 2, 145.
Sullivan, C. F. (2011). Gender verification and gender policies in elite sport: Eligibility and “fair play”. Journal of sport and social issues, 35(4), 400-419.
