Choose a current or recent social issue that is related to ethnic studies. Include/choose theories such as racial formation theory, whiteness, indigenous decolonization, structural functionalism, and intersectionality. Use social theories to frame the issue, and identify 3 or more perspectives from differing points of privilege to oppression, from conquest to resistance.
Here are the specific instructions:
3 components:
– creative piece (1 page double spaced) : creatively present the specific topic you chose to a general audience. Possible formats could include newspaper article or commercial/advertisement. Illustrate complexity of issue and clearly communicate an ethnic studies perspective. Illustrative piece or picture may be included on this page (1 page max).
-research based analysis ( about 5-6 pages double spaced): Detail the complexities of the topic you chose; cite a minimum of three strong outside sources (books, journals, scholarly websites, articles, online publications). Use sources to help you articulate compare and contrast different viewpoints on topic. Properly cite all sources. For each viewpoint include:
-self reflection (may be separate section or may be included in research based analysis- about 1/2 page double spaced) Why does this issue matter to you? How has working on this project impacted how you view your own relationship to power, privilege, and oppression?
Social Construction – What social theory(is) are you using to analyze the issue? What is the historical context of the issue? How did the topic/issue come about? How are different groups situated in relationship to power? How are the issue and perspectives constructed within a social context?
Intersectionality – As a more specific aspect of social construction, detail specifically how multiple intersecting axes of individual/group identity are at play in the viewpoints and the issue overall.
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also, when you choose a topic, can you let me know what it is.
Answer preview
Intersectionality explains the power imbalances that exist within a society that influences discrimination beyond one single factor that creates a social difference. Level of education and wealth distribution within members of the same group create critical disparities in experiences in society, with the race being a major factor. Intersectionality explains that the Latinos experience in society is influenced by race, class, and immigration status simultaneously (Viruell-Fuentes, Patricia and Sawsan, 2100). This indicates there is a simultaneous influence on the individual’s level of discrimination or inequality based on social class and race. This creates different
