Discussion post (125 words) and reading summary (200 words)

Discussion Board Post/125 words (Based on Powerpoints) :

Does identity matter?  Is every single person in this world treated the same?  Why do identity-based stratification groups (race, ethnicity, gender, sexuality, etc.) even exist?  I want you to answer these questions by addressing three different contexts: (1) Does identity matter for your generation/age group?  (2) Does identity matter differently for your parents/guardians' generation/age group?  (3) Does identity matter in our country as a whole?  I want you to deeply consider these questions.  Feel free to use examples, but please refer to the class etiquette guidelines on the syllabus.  Do not discriminate/use discriminatory language/arguments.  

Reading Summary/200 words (Based on the PDF articles):

Students are required to complete 5 weekly reading summaries throughout the term. There are 9 opportunities to complete weekly summaries (Week 2 through Week 10). Weekly summaries must be 200 words in length, and present a thoughtful discussion, interpretation, and response to the author(s)’ arguments.  Each summary is worth 3 points, or a total of 15% of your final grade.  Additional summaries, beyond the 5 required, will award students with a .5 bonus point each (a possibility of 2 bonus percentage points toward your final grade).  Summaries must be submitted through Blackboard Journals by 11:59pm on the Thursdays of the readings’ particular week.

What must be included:

·         Statement or interpretation of author(s)’ arguments or main points (in your own words, not theirs)

·         Response to the material:

o   What did you find interesting and why? (discuss by using examples from the material)

o   Do you agree with the author(s)’ arguments/main points... why or why not? (justify)

o   Is the author(s)’ arguments convincing?  Why or why not?  (Did they support their arguments… if so, how?)

Requirements:

·         Minimum of 200 words

·         Summary must be in paragraph format (full sentences, clear, concise, proofread)

·         PASTE summary into Blackboard Journals submission, do not attach a document