Analyze an EDI issue by presenting both sides of an argument, applying ethical standards, and proposing strategies to address it.

Analyze an EDI issue by presenting both sides of an argument, applying ethical standards, and proposing strategies to address it.

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Introduction

In Assessment 3, you will critically analyze an equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) issue by presenting both sides of the argument using a provided worksheet. Choose from topics such as affirmative action, the gender pay gap, or lesbian, gay. bisexual, transgender, queer (LGBTQ+) rights. For each side, identify an ethical concern and apply a relevant ethical standard. Additionally, describe an ethical theory that aligns with the issue and propose three strategies to address it. Use multiple resources, including scholarly articles and popular sources, ensuring your work is formatted according to APA guidelines and is free of errors.

Introduction

Ethical dilemmas are very difficult to resolve because no course of action will be a perfect solution. In such situations, critically analyzing and thinking about all applicable ethical principles is important to help make the most ethical decisions possible.

In this assessment, you will use multiple resources and tools (including popular sources such as textbooks, websites, and opinion pieces) to present both sides of an EDI issue. You will then identify one ethical concern and apply a corresponding ethical standard for each concern. Next, you will describe an ethical theory that aligns with the issue you selected. You will conclude by identifying three strategies for addressing the issue.

Instructions

Choose one of the EDI questions listed below and present both sides of the issue using the worksheet provided.

1. Affirmative Action: Should affirmative action policies be implemented to promote diversity in educational institutions and workplaces?
2. Gender Pay Gap: Is the gender pay gap primarily a result of discrimination, or are there other factors at play?
3. Diversity in Tech: Should tech companies be held accountable for their lack of diversity in hiring and leadership positions?
4. LGBTQ+ Rights: Should LGBTQ+ individuals have equal rights and protections under the law, including marriage and adoption rights?
5. Religious Freedom vs. LGBTQ+ Rights: How should society balance religious freedom with the rights of LGBTQ+ individuals, particularly in areas like adoption and wedding services?
6. Diversity in Media Representation: Should there be more diversity in media representation, and if so, how can this be achieved?
7. Microaggressions: Are microaggressions a serious issue that contributes to discrimination and inequality, or are they overblown?
8. Implicit Bias Training: Do programs aimed at reducing implicit bias effectively address systemic discrimination, or are they merely superficial solutions?
9. Diversity in Education: Should schools and universities prioritize diversity and inclusion initiatives, and if so, how should they be implemented? If not, explain.
10. Should autism and other neurodiverse conditions be treated as diseases that can be “cured?”
11. Should people with autism be forced to learn “normal” that is, neurotypical social behaviors if they don’t want to?
12. In contemporary times, do we focus too much on racial and ethnic issues? Should we instead focus on socioeconomic and social class issues?

Additional Requirements

• Written communication: Should be free of errors that detract from the overall message.
• Format: Use Point-Counterpoint Worksheet [DOCX] Download Point-Counterpoint Worksheet [DOCX]. Use APA style and formatting guidelines as applicable.
• References: You must cite best practices from at least three scholarly research articles in this assessment. You may cite reputable sources from websites, books, textbooks, and assigned resources as well, but these will not count toward the three required scholarly research references.

Competencies Measured

By successfully completing this assessment, you will demonstrate your proficiency in the following course competencies and scoring guide criteria:

• Competency 1: Apply ethical principles and standards to ethical dilemmas.
  • Identify one ethical concern for each side of the issue and apply a corresponding ethical standard.
• Competency 3: Evaluate multicultural influences on ethics for psychologists.
  • Describe an ethical theory that aligns with the chosen EDI issue.
  • Identify three strategies for addressing the chosen EDI issue.
• Competency 4: Analyze multicultural issues in psychology and the importance of multicultural competency in the profession.
  • Analyze both sides of the chosen EDI issue.
• Competency 5: Communicate in a manner that is scholarly, professional, and consistent with expectations for members of the psychological professions.
  • Communicate in a manner that is scholarly, professional, and consistent with expectations for members of the psychological professions.