Assignment- Cultural & Ethnic Studies: SYSTEMS VS INDIVIDUALS
Reflect about our discussion topic for Lesson: Individual vs Systems and write a 2 &1/2-3 page essay, that fully discusses how you can be both an individual and a member of your racial group.
Write about being the individual that you know you are, and compare that to what it means to be a member of your racial group. How has your racial group membership impacted your life? Use the following questions to spur your thoughts while you respond to the above essay topic.
• What does it mean to be a member of your racial group? (To be white, red, brown, yellow, black, or multi-racial)
• Do you see yourself as a group member, or do you see yourself as an individual only?
• How do others see you-as an individual or a group member, and how do you know?
• Has it given you privileges?
• Has it brought you disadvantages?
• Does seeing yourself as a group member change your concept of self?
Format your assignment according to the following formatting requirements:
1. The answer should be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides.
2. The response also includes a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the student's name, the course title, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
3. Also include a reference page. The Citations and references should follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.