Assignment Task:
Paragraph #1 divided into TWO parts (1 and 2, do both) (min 100 words total, which is roughly 6 lines of 12 point font text in a Word doc)
1) Read "More Things to Consider" and answer the following questions that were posed, by summarizing/paraphrasing the information.
? Lots of animals are divided into subspecies. Why doesn't it make sense to group humans the same way?
? But I can see obvious differences between people - don't those translate into deeper differences, like propensity for certain diseases?
2) A Tale of Two Families:
Who are Byron and Max? What did the story conclude was the key to the different outcomes in their lives ? Were you surprised at the outcomes?
Paragraph #2 (150 words) From Reading 7, page 101, From Reading 8, page 107:
From Reading 7: Describe two or three things that the author concluded about "whiteness" from her interviews of women.
From Reading 8, page 107:
1. Describe the three color lines that exist in the U.S. today.
2. Why do the authors say, "Hence, it is not simply that race matters, but more specifically, that Black race matters?" (Page 112).
? Again, use information from the reading to support what you say. For me, and for this course, to simplify things and to use your time wisely, you only need to cite the reading once after your first direct mention of course material (very short quotes only please) or paraphrase. I know this may seem strange, but I would rather make this part easy. So, for the Reading #8, you can just cite a page number once or twice, or just use (Bean and Lee, Reading 8.) If you choose to use an outside source, you can cite that of course. You may want to do that, for example, if you have a differing opinion from the author, and you want to express that and support what you say. Just to be clear, all of the authors will cite other people, but don't worry about that, you are not reading those directly anyway, and again, I want the citation process to be easy for these weekly papers.
Paragraph #3 (about 50 words) From Personal Accounts (two) p. 114 and 115:
In a sentence or two each, describe your reactions to the two personal accounts.
Paragraph #4 (about 100 words) Reading 11:
For Reading 11, provide a brief summary of key points.
Paragraph #5 (150 words) Readings 12 and 14:
From Reading 12: In what ways are our individual and personal life chances shaped by our social and economic class?
From Reading 14, page 137:
How do you explain the strength and persistence of Americans' belief in the possibility of their upward mobility? Do you think this has changed in recent times? Do you consider yourself "upwardly mobile", why or why not?
Paragraph #6 (120 words) Reading 15:
Reading 15 Sexual Fluidity, page 142.
In mostly your own words, how would you explain Diamond's definitions of sexual fluidity?
What is the relationship between fluidity and sexual orientation?
From your reading of this, and from your own interactions with others and the media, why is the idea of sexual fluidity controversial?
Paragraph #7 (150 words) Readings 16 and 17:
From Reading 16, page 147:
Do your best to summarize the three studies that the author discusses. Take each study and, first, with just a sentence or two, provide an overview of the subjects and methodology, and then the methodological flaws that the author describes. Then, briefly, why does the author conclude that the study of homosexuality is fraught with problems?
You may assert your personal opinion if you'd like to, also.
For Reading 17: Briefly describe your reactions to this questionnaire (two or three sentences).
Paragraph #8 (120 words) Reading 18 and PA p.163
From Reading 18: According to Oliver, how are definitions of disability relevant to our perceptions and treatment of disabled people? How can language affect oppression of persons with disabilities?
PA page 163: Reflect on this PA and briefly share your thoughts.
Paragraph #9 (130 words) Reading 20, page 176
Describe the ethnic group model of Deaf-World and the reasons that the author supports it? Be specific. Had you heard of this model before? What are your personal reactions?
Paragraph #10 (100 words) Framework Essay II:
Explain the characteristics of privilege from a social, political, and psychological perspective, with particular attention to the various vignettes presented in framework essay.
Paragraph #11 (100 words) Framework Essay II:
List and explain the ways in which individuals from each of the following groups benefit from privilege: race, sexuality and class.
Paragraph #12 (about 100 words) Framework Essay II:
Discuss the issue of "passing." What are the reasons, historical trends, advantages, and disadvantages?
Paragraph #13 (75 words, which is about six lines) Reading 21, page 225
Briefly describe the factors that shape the identities of immigrant youth.