Assignment:
Write a focused analysis that examines the similarities and/or differences between two things with the intention to make a "value judgement" or argument about the merits of one over the other or to demonstrate what we can learn from examining two things alongside each other. Choose from one of the following topics and write an essay comparing and/or contrasting the two subjects. double-spaced, in Times New Roman, 12-point font, You must follow MLA guidelines for in-text citations and the works cited page. 3 to 4 pages.
Topic Choices
1. Choose two television shows about the American family broadcast during different decades (i.e. Family Matters or Fresh Prince vs Black-ish) and write an essay analyzing each show's portrayal of the family. What cultural myths or ideologies about the family does each show represent? How does each show illustrate cultural norms and values of the period in which the show aired? You might also choose two contemporary shows about the American family and analyze the portrayals and relationships in each show (i.e. Family Guy and the Simpsons).
2. Choose a minority group (i.e. people of color, people with disabilities, LGBTQ+ individuals, religious minorities, ETC. and think about how that group is treated when pursuing work in your chosen career field. Write an essay in which you compare/contrast aspects of their opportunities for job growth, education, advancement in the field, ETC. when compared with non-minority individuals, but consider that other factors such as race or disability might compound gendered issues.
3. Choose a minority group (i.e. people of color, people with disabilities, LGBTQ+ individuals, religious minorities, ETC.) and write an essay comparing/contrasting some of the issues they encounter when seeking medical treatment compared with non-minority individuals. Among other things, the Covid-19 pandemic has exposed severe racial/socioeconomic disparities in access to adequate medical care. For this essay, it would help to focus on one specific issue (i.e. the pandemic, mental health, women's/reproductive/ obstetric health and prenatal or maternity care, ETC.).
Double-spaced, in Times New Roman, 12-point font,
You must follow MLA guidelines for in-text citations and the works cited page.