Gender and Racial Discrimination in The United States

Hand in: 1) paper copy at the beginning of class, AND 2) submit a digital copy to SafeAssign on Blackboard before class, in the “Paper #2” portal in the Assignments folder. 

Late policy: Papers submitted late (without appropriate documentation) will be penalized 8 points for every day that it is late; if submitted on day due but after 12 noon, the penalty is 3 points. If you have concerns about submitting a paper on time, contact professor or TA before the deadline, at least 48 hours in advance. If paper is late, communicate with the professor or your TA.

Assignment:

For this paper, you will analyze and make an argument about a current event or issue using the analytical tools provided to you in this class. The components of the assignment are:

1) Select a current event or issue in the news within the last year that has to do (either overtly or covertly) with gender AND one other category of identity / difference (like sex, sexuality, race, ability, class, ethnicity, nation, national identity, religion, etc).  

2) Select at least 1 news media piece (can be print, internet, TV, radio, etc.) that covers the event or issue.  In the paper, briefly explain the event/issue you have chosen (~1 paragraph, ~100 words), providing enough background information so that someone unfamiliar with the event/issue will be able to understand your argument. Cite the news media piece(s) in the paper, using APA style.

Note: If you want to use a source in a language other than English, you must get permission from your TA first.

3) Using course materials, lecture notes, and discussion notes, craft an argument that includes consideration of how gender interacts with another category of identity/difference in the unfolding of the event or the development of the issue. Throughout the paper, support your argument with evidence and examples from the course (readings, lectures, discussions, and videos). Clearly state your argument early in the paper (with a statement like “I argue that….” or “This paper argues that…”).

4) In the paper, use and cite in-text at least 3 readings from the syllabus. You must have at least one reading from each of the course themes we have covered so far (I. Social Constructions; and II. Gender, Race, Family and the Nation-State). So, you should have a minimum of 4 items in your References section: your media piece, one or two reading for Theme I, and one or two reading for Theme II. 

Submit:

1) 800-1300 word paper; a paper copy and a digital copy to SafeAssign).

2) A References section (at end of paper), in APA format. This should contain at least 4 entries: 1 of the news media piece, and 3 of course sources. 

PROVIDE NEWS MEDIA PIECES: Your TA must be able to easily access the news media piece(s) you use. If available digitally, include the link in the citation in the References section. If not available digitally, then provide a copy of the media piece with the paper copy.

Formatting and Submission Requirements

The paper should:

• be between 800 and 1300 words (not including References section)
• be a Word doc, typed and double-spaced
• use Times New Roman or Cambria font ,11 or 12 point
• have pages numbered, stapled
• include an interesting, informative title
• Include your name, and your TA’s name
• have distinct sections (intro, body, conclusion)
• include in-text citations in correct and complete APA style.
• include a References section in correct and complete APA style. Note: All works included should be cited in text, and vice versa.

NOTE: you do not have to follow APA style for the rest of the paper (no title page, abstract, etc)

• cite at least 1 news media piece, and at least 2 course materials.
• make a clear argument about how gender interacts with other categories of identity/difference in the event or issue.