Assignment:
For this assignment, you will assess your attitudes toward menstruation and then write an essay that could be used to prepare a daughter for menarche or explain the menstrual cycle to a son. To complete this assignment, you will:
1. First, review the two written assignment options.
2. Second, complete the brief survey to learn more about your attitudes toward menstruation. Take note of what you learn so that you can incorporate it into your essay.
3. Third, complete your essay based on the instructions below.
Step 1: Written Assignment Options
Choose from ONE of the following activities listed below: "Prepare a Daughter for Menarche" or "Teach a Son About Menstruation!' Be as specific as possible in your essay response. If you already have children, you are welcome to tailor the essay so it is specific to them. If you have already had an experience discussing menarche and menstruation with a child, you are also welcome to frame your response in terms of the experience provided that you ensure your essay demonstrates knowledge of the content for this lesson.
Step 2: Complete the Menstrual Attitudes Self-Assessment Survey
Complete the BBH 146 Menstrual Attitudes Self-Assessment Survey 0. Follow the instructions located at the beginning of the survey as they will assist you in completing the survey. The assessment is brief, only 12 questions long, so it should not take more than a few minutes to complete.
As you take the survey, jot down any reactions you have to the questions. Take a screen shot of the last page of the survey to submit with your essay assignment.
A few things to note about the survey:
• Anonymous: Survey responses are anonymous. They are not tracked in any way or linked to your personal information.
• All Survey Questions: You will need to answer ALL the questions to generate an accurate summary score.
• Be Honest: You cannot skip questions, however, there are no right or wrong answers, so please respond honestly.
• Specific Survey Questions: In order to complete the written assignment, you will need to write about your reactions to the survey questions, so pay attention to the questions and your thoughts about them as you respond.
• Completing Survey: You may begin the survey and finish at a later time, up to seven days from when you started.
• Score is Not a Grade: The self-assessment score is not a grade.
• Credit for Completion: You will receive credit for completing this portion of the assignment. You should submit a screenshot of the final page (the Menstrual Attitudes Self-Assessment Index) with your essay or paste the image into your essay document. If you do not submit the Menstrual Attitudes Self-Assessment Index, you will NOT receive credit for this part of the assignment.
Step 3: Complete the Preparation for Menarche Essay
As mentioned earlier, choose from ONE of the following activities listed below: "Prepare a Daughter for Menarche" or "Teach a Son About Menstruation" and complete your essay.
Written Assignment Option 1: Prepare a Daughter for Menarche
Write an essay preparing a daughter for menarche. Be sure to address the following questions within your essay:
1. What would you teach her about her menstrual cycle, it's purpose, and the physiological processes involved?
2. At what age would you initiate this discussion and why?
3. How would you prepare a daughter for her first menstrual period both physically and psychologically?
4. What types of attitudes would you want her to develop and how would you frame your discussion in a manner that would promote those attitudes? How did the menstrual attitudes self-assessment influence the way that you think about your attitudes and those you would want to encourage in a child?
Written Assignment Option 2: Teach a Son About Menstruation
Write an essay explaining the process and experience of menstruation to a son. Be sure to address the following questions within your essay:
1. What would you teach him about the menstrual cycle, it's purpose, and the physiological processes involved?
2. At what age would you initiate this discussion and why?
3. What types of attitudes would you want him to develop and how would you frame your discussion in a manner that would promote those attitudes? How did the menstrual attitudes self-assessment influence the way that you think about your attitudes and those you would want to encourage in a child?
4. What misconceptions would you want to help him avoid developing?
Written Response and Paper Format Directions
• Prepare your response in a word-processing document.
• Your response to each question should be approximately one (1) paragraph in length and should include specific examples to illustrate your points.
• Your complete essay should be a minimum of around 1 single-spaced page (1-inch page margins and 12-point font), excluding your reference list, name, and title; there is no maximum page requirement.
• Cite ALL references as appropriate using in-text citations as appropriate and include a reference list at the end of your written summary.
This includes any of the instructional material included in this lesson or the course. All answers and conclusions must be supported, as appropriate, with evidence and resources/citations using APA. Reference the Writing Resources for assistance.