Essay 2: The Yentle Syndrome and Gender Bias in Healthcare
Overview:
In this essay, you will analyze the concept of the Yentle Syndrome, focusing on how medical professionals take women’s pain less seriously, as discussed in the article “How Doctors Take Women’s Pain Less Seriously.” You will make an argument about how gender bias in healthcare disproportionately affects women’s health outcomes, particularly in terms of diagnosing and treating pain. Your argument should be supported by academic sources and a media example that illustrates your points.
Instructions:
Introduction:
Briefly introduce the concept of the Yentle Syndrome and gender bias in healthcare. Clearly state your thesis, which should make a specific argument about the harmful consequences of gender bias in healthcare on women’s health outcomes.
Briefly introduce the media example (e.g., a movie, TV show, or real-life incident) that you will use to support your argument.
Body:
Explaining the Yentle Syndrome using the article and other academic sources. Give examples of the Yentle Syndrome.
Analyze the broader consequences of the Yentle Syndrome and gender bias in healthcare, particularly for women’s physical and mental health. Explain how the Yentle Syndrome impacts women’s health.
Incorporate a media example that illustrates the theme of gender bias in healthcare. This could be a scene from a film or television show where a woman’s pain is dismissed, or a real-life incident of medical bias. Discuss how this example aligns with the article and your analysis of the Yentle Syndrome’s impact on women’s health.
Please be sure to use at least 3-4 academic sources to support your argument.
Conclusion/Reflection:
Conclude by summarizing your key points about the Yentle Syndrome and the broader issue of gender bias in healthcare. Reflect on the need for systemic change in medical training and patient care to address these biases. Consider what steps can be taken to ensure women receive equal treatment and care in medical settings.
Works Cited:
Include a works cited page with 3-4 academic sources and the media example you referenced.
Formatting:
Your essay should be 3-4 double-spaced pages, excluding the works cited page.
Use Times New Roman 12 pt font and 1-inch margins
Carefully proofread your essay for spelling and grammar.
Evaluation Criteria:
Descriptive Detail: The clarity and depth with which you describe the concept of everyday sexism or the Yentle Syndrome, as well as how well you integrate the media example to illustrate and support your argument.
Analytical Insight: Your ability to critically apply course readings and academic sources to build and defend your argument. Demonstrate how the theoretical concepts from the readings align with or challenge your argument.
Clarity and Organization: The structure, coherence, and logical flow of your essay, including clear transitions between your introduction, body, and conclusion, as well as the integration of evidence from both academic sources and media examples.
Reflection: Your ability to reflect on the broader societal implications of everyday sexism or gender bias in healthcare, and how these concepts impact individuals or broader societal patterns of inequality.
Structure: The overall organization of the essay, including adherence to formatting guidelines, the proper use of in-text citations, and a well-organized works cited page.
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