Assignment
Details:
In closed status societies, your economic and social status is determined by your birth. This is not true in open societies. In this assignment, you will investigate one moment when a society transitioned from one form to another. You may select from either the end of serfdom in Russia (1860s) or the beginning of the women's suffrage movement in England (late 19th century).
General Information:
• This assignment uses a grading rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.
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Directions:
Prepare an essay (1,250-1,500 words) in which you discuss one of the transitions identified above. Include the following in your essay:
• A discussion of the culture before the transition.
• A discussion of the culture during the transition.
• A discussion of the culture after the transition.