University at Buffalo Young Adults, Oppression and Humanistic Perspective Research Paper

Please see attached document. The topic is Young Adulthood and Oppression

The paper will be on the experience of young adulthood and oppression, you will locate a theory that can help you understand the phenomenon you are describing and/or help you understand how to support those who it affects. You will then thoroughly describe this theory and thoughtfully apply it to the phenomenon. The theory is Humanistic perspective. I will also refer 1-2 books and articles I would like for you to reference. The original content match must be under 15 percent and proper grammar and spelling is essential. Also, title and reference page is essential and not included in the 8 pages.

This 8-page paper will be on a topic of your choosing. You will combine one life stage and one social issue to engage in the discussion of a social phenomenon and apply a theory to make sense of this phenomenon.

The topic is Young Adulthood and Oppression

For example, your paper could be on the experience of young adulthood and oppression, you will locate a theory that can help you understand the phenomenon you are describing and/or help you understand how to support those who it affects. You will then thoroughly describe this theory and thoughtfully apply it to the phenomenon. The paper will include the following sections:

1. Introduction (2 points): a brief description of what you will argue in your paper and how this argument will be organized (make sure to include a clear plan or “roadmap” for the paper, telling your reader what you will do);

2. Description of Phenomenon (8 points): a description of the phenomenon you are interested in exploring. Use at least four empirical references in this section and address the following questions (when applicable) in your description:

1. How common is this phenomenon?
2. How is it different in this life stage than in other life stages?
3. Who is most at risk of experiencing this phenomenon (when applicable)?
4. How does the social environment contribute to this phenomenon?

3. Description and Application of Theory (8 points): a description of a theory that can help you understand or treat this phenomenon and the application of this theory. Use at least four empirical sources in this section and address the following questions (when applicable) in your description/application:

The theory I chose is Humanistic perspective

1. How is this theory described?
2. Who established this theory? When? Why?
3. How do people use it or do you use it to understand this phenomenon?
4. How can this theory help us intervene and support those experiencing this phenomenon?

4. Conclusion (2 points): a short wrap-up and summary of the most important points made in your paper.

Please include section headers in your paper and be mindful of the fact you will also be graded on writing, editing and APA formatting (5 points).