Discuss whether you agree that allowing children to get gender-affirming treatment is a form of child abuse.

Assignment Question

First, read chapter 14 in the textbook and review the video lectures. Then write a brief paper (2-3 pages) in response to this prompt: Do some research regarding recently passed laws in some Southern and mid-West states that ban gender-affirming medical treatment for anyone under the age of eighteen. Some proponents of these laws argue that gender-affirming treatment for children is child abuse.

Write a paper either in support of or opposition to these laws and explain your reasoning. Also, discuss whether you agree that allowing children to get gender-affirming treatment is a form of child abuse. Use at least two sources in your paper; LINK TO TEXTBOOK: CHAPTER 14 https://openstax.org/books/introduction-sociology-3e/pages/14-2-variations-in-family-life LINK TO VIDEOS: https://youtu.be/yaeiCEro0iU?feature=shared https://youtu.be/eWTz3KBCxfg?feature=shared