History
Natural phenomena
At this point you will combine the work you have done in Stages 1 and 2 into a complete paper offering an interpretation of the myth you chose.
Write a 1000–1250 word essay that includes the following:
A brief summary of the myth
A description of the cultural context of the myth
A description of the archetypes seen in this myth and an explanation of how they can apply to nonmaterial culture (beliefs, values, norms, or customs and traditions, etc.) and gender or societal roles in the myth’s culture
An analysis of the meaning of the myth in that culture that uses a theoretical approach to shows how the myth relates to specific element(s) of nonmaterial culture in terms of the moral, political, social, economic, scientific, or proto-scientific message it contains
Intersectionality in feminism
Based on your understanding of patriarchy, sexism, misogyny, and feminism based on the introductory readings posted in this week’s module as well as the posted videos:
Analyze and discuss the issues presented in the readings + videos and why they are important by considering the following. The response must be around 650-700 words:
provide a brief summary of each article + video
how does feminism compare and contrast from the answers you gained in your survey responses?
how do the readings confirm or contrast with your personal opinions and/or experiences?
do the readings and videos expand your understanding of feminism and the experiences of women?
Why is feminism important for girls and women? Boys and men? How has it and does it benefit you?
What is patriarchy? What is the relationship between feminism and patriarchy?
use direct references to the arguments and points made by the readings + videos in your analysis and discussion
utilize concrete examples from the “real world” that serve as reasons why change is necessary
The Mythical Norm
How does it distinguish and demonstrate the multiple ways we can inhabit both dominant and subordinate categories?
What are the consequences or experiences of inhabiting multiple subordinate categories?
How do the consequences and/or experiences change as we occupy more subordinate categories? How do you relate? Where do you fall in this series of categories?
Organization of American States
Watch the video in the link and answer the question in 1 paragraph.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UgxK9w5DSvQ
After watching, “The US-Supported Coup in Bolivia: Revealing and Tragic,” would you say that Boliva experienced an “interrupted presidency?” If yes, what factors do you believe caused this interruption? If no, why don’t you think this was an interrupted
US budget deficit
“And figuring out the appropriate size and role of government has always been a source of rigorous and, yes, sometimes angry debate. That’s our history.”
—–Pres. Barack Obama 9/9/2009 Address to Congress on Health care
Most American politics is a debate about the role and size of government.
Choose 2 U.S. NEWS articles (not an opinion!) from the Wall Street Journal between March 1 and March 10 that you believe show the ongoing debate within classical liberalism in the US regarding either the role of government, the size of government, or both. Explain why your examples show the debate within classical liberalism. (DO NOT USE conservative or progressive arguments for or against—-it’s all within classical liberalism.)
The articles are to get you started, your grade is on how you apply classical liberal ideas. Hint: Look to the obstacles, the accepted roles of Adam Smith, or the harm principle.
NO OUTSIDE SOURCES!!!!!!!!!!!!—————just the 2 articles (and the text if needed)
Length: 2 paragraphs for each article (one for each side of the debate).