Simon and Gagnon 1973

Please answer the following question using argumentative essay format:
Using aspects of sexual scripting theory (Simon and Gagnon 1973) and life course theory (Carpenter 2010; Elder 1990), explain why the incest taboo (BBC 2007; Freud 1918) was ineffective in preventing Lefty and Desdemona’s romantic/sexual relationship and why this relationship should or should not have been negatively sanctioned. In addition, suggest how Lefty and Desdemona’s marriage will affect their status attainment (education and occupational levels) and mental health over the life course and how these effects might vary by gender.
In your essay, you must integrate at least four different course readings and at least three passages from Middlesex. Your essay must have an introductory paragraph with a thesis statement, body paragraphs with evidence to support your thesis, and a concluding paragraph that restates your thesis. Your essay must include internal and external citations.

include an outline with your paper. Your outline must include your thesis, topic sentences for each body paragraph (topic sentences should connect to the thesis and present a claim), evidence for each claim, reason connecting evidence to claims, and restatement of thesis.

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