Discussion: What Is An American
The objective of this assignment is to take what we have learned throughout the semester and try to understand the role that ethnic politics has played in defining what it is to be "American". The readings and assignments leading up to this assignment should be excellent preparation for you to write a thoughtful essay for this assignment. Answer the question in the context of concepts such as identity politics, immigrant status, etc. as well as historical examples. A minimum of 8 sources should be used, at least 4 of which should be scholarly articles. I want this paper to tell me as a reader why ethnicity and race matter. What do they mean for U.S. politics? What are the real implications of the effect of race/ethnicity on the governance of a people and the design of their institutions on how they live their lives and who they define themselves to be?
The response should include a reference list. Double-space, using Times New Roman 12 pnt font, one-inch margins, and APA style of writing and citations.