Category: Ethnic Studies

This module was meant to introduce you to how Ethnic Studies became an academic discipline. The weekly materials demonstrate Ethnic Studies’ relationship to the social movements of the 1960s and how education was at the heart of movements for freedom. After reflecting on the materials in the module and the lecture, answer the following prompt:

Ethnic Studies is a required course, which is probably why you’re enrolled today. But is it still relevant? Are the student organizers of the 60’s views and demands on education still relevant, or are they outdated? Refer to El Plan de Santa Barbara and/or the Student demands. How might Ethnic Studies be related to what’s going on in the world today?

In your Discussion Post, please demonstrate that you have engaged with both the lecture and weekly materials by directly referring to them. You don’t need official citations (MLA, APA, etc.), but mention which source from the course you have engaged with. You must refer to lecture and weekly sources for full credit. In your post, you must write out a clear and articulate response (250 word minimum)

DUE Saturday Feb. 21st by 11:59pm.

AND

You must also Respond to two classmate’s post. You are require provide a genuine addition to the conversation and pose a question to the original poster. You are also responsible for responding to at least one person who has commented on your post (if they commented before 5pm on Sunday).

DUE Sunday, Feb. 22nd by 11:59pm.

When you are ready to post your response, click “Reply” below and write your post in the box provided and then click “Post Reply”.

When you are ready to respond to a peer’s post, simply scroll down to their post and click “Reply” and type in your response then click “Post Reply”.

Watch the following video about the No-No boys, Japanese American resistance during WWII

Then write a 2-3 page essay that discusses the dilemma faced by the No-no boys. Be sure to discuss what the was, what the implications of question 27 and 28 were, and what the consequences of answering no to both questions were. You should also address how you might have answered if you were in that situation yourself. Again, the essay should be in (12pt font, 1″ margins, double-spaced, citations, etc.). Please remember that papers are fter meeting the basic requirements of the assignment.

In your short essay, you may reference the script read below, which depicts a family going through the struggle of being interned.

Short essay2, No-no Boy, SLO 1&2

Total Points: 50

Guidance:

Choose one of the assigned readings for the week you are submitting a response for.

Provide a brief summary of the main argument, concepts and themes of the reading. Focus on the key points made by the author.

Analyze the reading keeping the following questions in mind:

What is the central argument presented by the author?

How does the author support these arguments? In other words, what evidence is given? this can be in the form of examples, or a theoretical framework utilized by the author.

How effective is the authors argument and evidence? Are there any limitations to their study/argument?

How does this reading connect to themes discussed thus far in class or in other readings we have done? What are its contributions?

Reflect on how the reading has impacted your understanding of the criminal justice system.

How does this reading relate to or challenge your previous knowledge and assumption about policing, criminal courts, incarceration, or the criminal justice system more generally?

What insights or questions did the reading provoke for you?

Discussion question: Include one discussion question developed from the reading. This question does not count towards the 250-300 word count

Guidance:

• Choose one of the assigned readings for the week you are submitting a response for.

• Provide a brief summary of the main argument, concepts and themes of the reading. Focus on the key points made by the author.
• Analyze the reading keeping the following questions in mind:
  • What is the central argument presented by the author?
  • How does the author support these arguments? In other words, what evidence is given? this can be in the form of examples, or a theoretical framework utilized by the author.
  • How effective is the authors argument and evidence? Are there any limitations to their study/argument?
  • How does this reading connect to themes discussed thus far in class or in other readings we have done? What are its contributions?
• Reflect on how the reading has impacted your understanding of the criminal justice system.
  • How does this reading relate to or challenge your previous knowledge and assumption about policing, criminal courts, incarceration, or the criminal justice system more generally?
  • What insights or questions did the reading provoke for you?
• Discussion question: Include one discussion question developed from the reading. This question does not count towards the 250-300 word count.

Reading:

“We want to ask you to consider letting Mattie be an organ donor, Barbara Zepple said. She was the nurse assigned by the Transplant Service to talk with the families of patients who had been declared dead, but were good candidates for organ donation. Would they cut her up more? Matties mother Lilly Warder asked. Its like an ordinary operation, Barbara said. Once they remove the organs, theyll sew her up again. You wont be able to tell that her organs have been donated. I dont know. Lilly Warder shook her head. Its like stealing from somebodys body. I dont like the idea. Do you know what Mattie would have wanted? Barbara asked. Did she like helping other people? Thats what she lived for. Mrs Warder put her hand over her eyes for a moment. Could you make sure they go to black people? Thats not something we can promise. Barbara shook her head. Organs go to people who are most in need, no matter what race or gender or religion. Then Im not sure I ought to give them away. Mrs Warder shook her head. Doctors took advantage of black folks in the past, and Id like to try to make up for that.

Can Mrs Warders attempts to designate organ donation by race be defended on moral grounds?

Case sourced from Ronald Munson, Intervention and Reflection.

Each definition must be written in 6-to 8 complete sentences to demonstrate your understanding of the term. Full credit will only be given for responses that show original thought and clear comprehension.

1. Critical Race Theory

2. Marxist theory

3. Scientific racism

4. Symbolic interactionism

5. Theory of racial ignorance

6. Colonialism

7. Ethnocentris

8. Gendered Racism

9. Social Structure

10. Stereotypes

While the two are not the same, race and ethnicity are still intertwined with one another. Write a 750-word essay in which you compare how they are similar and different. How are they similar? How are they different? How did these concepts emerge and evolve as time went by? watch the video and answer the questions….

define each of the vocabulary words listed below using your own words. Do not copy definitions from the textbook or any external sources.

Each definition must be written in 6-to 8 complete sentences to demonstrate your understanding of the term. Full credit will only be given for responses that show original thought and clear comprehension.

1. Cultural norms
2. Ethnicity
3. Individual Discrimination
4. Racism
5. Sociology
6. Cyber Racism
7. Assimilation
8. Symbolic Ethnicity
9. Racial Socialization
10. Intersectionality