Write an argumentative essay on why the police should be defunded.

/in /by

Argumentative essay

Write an argumentative essay on why the police should be defunded.

George Floyd details. Black Lives Matter. Covid 2019

Explain why this issue interests you. What personal experience do you have, if any, with this issue, and how does this personal experience shape your ethical views on this issue. Explain your ethical views on this issue that you hope to argue in your essay.

/in /by

PHIL 304 Final Essay on a Social Justice Issue:

The Final Essay in this course will give you the opportunity to explore a social justice issue using the ethical theories and political philosophy you have learned. The structure of the Final Essay in the course is straightforward. Everything you need to know about the requirements for the final essay is explained in the Full Description (and repeated each step), including a list of readings available in the library on the most popular subjects chosen by students. At the end of Week 4 you will submit a proposal that outlines the social justice issue you want to investigate, why this issue interests you, and how the course resources will help you. In Week 6 you will submit answers to a list of questions about the structure of your essay, so your instructor knows you're on the right path and can help you achieve success. In week 8 you will submit your final essay. If you are at all confused about the requirements of the essay outlined below, it is highly recommended that you reach out to your instructor with your questions before the paper is due.

The purpose of this Final Essay assignment is threefold:

To give you experience researching an important social justice issue
To give you experience synthesizing important political theories and philosophies
To give you experience communicating in writing your critical reflection on a social justice issue

Proposal Two parts: (a) and (b)

(a) Choose a social justice issue to research.

NOTE: The UMGC library has limited resources to research contemporary social justice issues, so it is vital that you choose among those topics that can be accomplished using the UMGC library resources that are available. [You are not allowed to write an essay using websites that you “googled”] So, we have put together a list of relevant secondary sources for the most popular social justice topics that are available at the library. The following list of subjects and reading resources will get you started researching your social justice issue. Remember: Your Works Cited must include ebooks and articles (no book reviews) from the UMGC library. If you do not know how to use the UMGC library, please go to the library tutorials at https://libguides.umgc.edu/research-tutorial

(b) Write a proposal to submit:

Your submitted proposal (Microsoft .docx) must contain the following:

Summarize the Social Justice Issue you plan to investigate.
Explain why this issue interests you. What personal experience do you have, if any, with this issue, and how does this personal experience shape your ethical views on this issue.
Explain your ethical views on this issue that you hope to argue in your essay.

NOTE: you are writing an argumentative essay, so you must argue for some ethical position (see guidelines below on your thesis statement)

What ethical theories and/or political philosopher that you learned in the course will you use in your final essay. For instance, Utilitarianism, Rights Theory, Distributive Justice. John Rawls. Why?

Why did the human race progress? Why are humans different from all other species? What are some of the most distinct qualities of the Homo Sapiens that made them survive through all the ages?

/in /by

Homo sapiens

Why do you think the Homo Sapiens did not go extinct?

Why are humans more rational?

Why did the human race progress?

Why are humans different from all other species?

What are some of the most distinct qualities of the Homo Sapiens that made them survive through all the ages?

 

Discuss the monogenetic theory and the polygenetic (multiregional) hypothesis regarding the origin of humanity.

/in /by

Africa the Craddle of Human Beginning

Read Chapter One of your textbook titled, Africa the Cradle of Human Beginning, pp. 70-91, and write your essay on the origin of humanity by answering the following four questions in 500+ word essay.

1. Discuss the monogenetic theory and the polygenetic (multiregional) hypothesis regarding the origin of humanity. To answer this question fully, read Chapter One carefully and discuss the arguments put forward by both theories and the major evidence that support their claims, if any. Also, address why some anthropologists, like Milford Wolpoff and Charles Dawson tried to falsify scientific evidence to refute the existence of a single human race. Write your closing remark about the origin of humanity using supporting evidence.

2. Discuss the role of the Northern and Southern routes/gates in facilitating the “Out of Africa” journey. To answer this question fully, read Chapter One and write a coherent analysis on how Africans left first thru the Northern Gate about 120,000 years ago; describe in detail what happened to them. Secondly, describe the Second Out of Africa Journey, the year, places of origin, and arrival destination.

3. Identify: a) Homo erectus; b) Neanderthal; and c) Homo sapiens. Discuss the difference between Homo erectus, Neanderthal, and Homo sapiens; write why the species called Neanderthal finally vanished and became instinct; Assess the scientific DNA of Neanderthal conducted by Mathias Krings and its implications. You may use J. Desmond Clark’s work, a distinguished anthropologist in the field of pre-history of Africa, to help you document chronologically the paleo-anthropologist’s Radiocarbon [c-14] dating system.

4. Define Mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA) and the Y-Chromosomes and discuss how they are used to support the origin and dispersal of modern humans out of Africa. Write your closing remark on your understanding of Africa as the home of humankind. To answer this question fully, read the quote in the opening remark of chapter one and the Pre-Historic Period –the Origin of Humanity, pp 70-75. Write your closing remark on Stephen Oppenheimer’s observations of modern human.

How does Hurston’s writing of the story of Their Eyes Were Watching God seem to represent and manifest the concept of the “racial mountain” as defined by Hughes? How does Hurston’s story, the characters, and situations in it compare in its objectives to what Hughes talks about in the essay?

/in /by

Their Eyes Were Watching God

In a 2-3page, double spaced written reflection in essay format, answer the question: How does Hurston’s writing of the story of Their Eyes Were Watching God seem to represent and manifest the concept of the “racial mountain” as defined by Hughes? How does Hurston’s story, the characters, and situations in it compare in its objectives to what Hughes talks about in the essay? How does Hurston write Janie’s intersectionality? Give examples (provide evidence) as you compare what Hughes recommends in his essay to how Hurston tells the story. In the way that they think, how do Hurston’s objectives align with Hughes’s recommendations?

Be sure to cite the source of your evidence by including timecodes or page numbers of where your examples are located within the essay or film. For example, “On page 8 of the essay, Hughes says…” or “…at 37:21 of the film, the character Janie responds to…”

Write 5 pages research paper that will explore a specific cultural population. Discuss your personal knowledge of this cultural group.

/in /by

Cultural Competence Research Paper:

African Americans Students will be expected to write 5 pages (minimum) research paper that will explore a specific cultural population. You will be expected to detail aspects of your population’s Cultural identity, How do they meet the criteria for a minority group as described by Healey and Stepnick?, population demographics in the U.S., relevant majority/minority relations, historic overviews of inequality/injustice/oppression, risks to this population choice, you may also discuss your personal knowledge of this cultural group. such as socialization, rate your previous knowledge about the aforementioned aspects you research, etc. Any specific barriers to meeting the needs of this population in your future career(i.e., language barriers, for instance).

Select at least one reading that above that you can relate to your personal experiences and/observations in (b) above then using examples discuss how it has increased your understanding of issues related to two categories: race, gender/sexuality and socioeconomic class that you selected in “b” above.

/in /by

African-American Social Movements

Categories such as race, ethnicity/nationality, gender/sexuality, religious affiliation, and class are among some of the systems of power that shape the experience of various people.

Write an essay (4-6 pages long be typed in 12-point, double-spaced font with 1-inch margin that addresses (a, b, c and d):

Introduction (about ½ page): When and how did you first become aware of social categorizations such as race, socioeconomic class, gender/sexuality, ethnicity/nationality (Select two) etc.? (6 pts)

Body: Discuss how the social construction and or categorization of identities such as race, ethnicity/nationality, socioeconomic class and gender/sexuality (at least two) have played a role in shaping (i) and (ii) below. (At least 2 pages):

Your lived experiences including observations, and personal choices in (at least two; e.g. family and school) of these contexts: family, school, work, community, interaction with peers and social media) (10pts)

Your interpretation of other people’s opinions/ideas and actions about race, ethnicity/nationality, socioeconomic class and gender/sexuality (at least two) in everyday life (6pts)

Readings:

Delgado & Stefancic’s “Critical Race Theory: An Introduction” (See also the section that discusses examples of everyday experiences and microaggressions)

West’s Race Matters Introduction and Chapter 1

Select at least one reading that above that you can relate to your personal experiences and/observations in (b) above then using examples discuss (about ½ a page) how it has increased your understanding of issues related to two categories: race, gender/sexuality and socioeconomic class that you selected in “b” above. (6 pts)

Conclusion (About ½ a page):

What are your suggestions (at least two) about the best way to engage in constructive dialogue about issues that have impacted your lived experience that you have focused on above)? (5 pts)

 

Think about and then choose the group you think you would/could have the biggest impact with. You could choose parents, teachers, students, school board, or state legislature, among others, on either side of the issue. Discuss how you would/could impact the group of your choice.

/in /by

The Problem We All Live With

You are to listen to the podcast (see link below).  As you hear the story, you will hear that the podcast discusses several groups related to the issue.  Imagine that you are asked to intervene or help one of the groups.

Think about and then choose the group you think you would/could have the biggest impact with.  You could choose parents, teachers, students, school board, or state legislature, among others, on either side of the issue. Discuss how you would/could impact the group of your choice.

https://www.thisamericanlife.org/562/the-problem-we-all-live-with-part-one

 

 

Explain why the lack of diversity is controversial. Discuss how the issue affects the public’s perception of the courts.

/in /by

Judicial Controversy

Explain why the lack of diversity is controversial. Discuss how the issue affects the public’s perception of the courts.

In thinking about our contemporary Black Lives Matter Movement (see reading) and The Hate U Give, what is the purpose of this novel and film and does it speak to the contemporary discussion of police death of Africana/Black and brown bodies? Is it important to document these experiences? Why or why not? What solutions do the novel and film propose, if at all? How does this film, then, compare to messages within varying interations of Black Panther?

/in /by

Critical Reading Assignment #2

Directions:
This is a short reflection essay. You will be graded on the extent to which your reflection is clear, concise and reflective and supports a thesis that is located in the last sentence of your first paragraph. Each reflection should include an introductory paragraph, supporting paragraph(s) and concluding paragraph; each essay should be between 3 to 5 pages and written in 12-point font with 1 inch margins. This essay should also be double-spaced and you are free to use the citation style of your choosing (MLA, APA, or Chicago). If you are unsure about how to cite from the sources please let me know. You do not need, however, a citation or reference or bibliography page, as I am familiar with all of the materials that you are to use for this essay; please, no outside sources. You, therefore, must evidence familiarity with the readings yet demonstrate original thinking. I suggest that you first write your reflection in a Word document and then save it to your flash, cloud or desktop, as sometimes technology is very faulty. Then upload your reflection. (I want students to enjoy writing this reflection, so begin early and although it is short, be thorough.)

Question(s):
There is no right or wrong answer here, but do demonstrate critical thinking, historical accuracy and intentional use of materials for the week.
In reviewing Van Peebles’ Panther (1995), Hudlin’s animated Black Panther (2011) and Thomas’ The Hate U Give (2018), discuss in full detail, what each film and supporting readings teach viewers about African American life and ideals about what defines liberation and the methods towards liberation. In writing your reflection, synthesize the below questions into a coherent essay. Be sure to have ONE thesis for your essay however. For full credit, respond to the following:

The ideals of the Black Panther Party are situated within the larger civil rights era and Black Power movement in particular. Discuss societal concerns and injustices that the Black Panther party sought to adrdress as revealed in Peeble’s film. What were some of the solutions and methods in addressing/alleviating these concerns and injustices? Are these solutions plausible given the conditions? For context, be sure to review the previous lecture notes on the Black Power movement, for instance.

Now, given the intentions of the Black Panther Party as revealed in Peeble’s film, what does Coogler’s, Black Panther teach us (see commentaries in readings for the week)? Does it add to our understanding of societal injustice in the lives of Africana people? Does the film teach us about liberation for Africana people or is this film just entertainment? Think about the end of the film in particular when solutions are proposed to “help” African Americans. In other words, what ideas for liberation are revealed within the new Black Panther film and are they plausibe? In responding to this question, think about if you agree or disagree with Lebron and Burrough’s critiques and why or why not? And how is this interation of Black Panther different from or similiar to Hudlin’s Black Panther animation (2011)? What is his work about? Are his intentions similiar to or distinct from the message(s) in Coogler’s work?

In thinking about our contemporary Black Lives Matter Movement (see reading) and The Hate U Give, what is the purpose of this novel and film and does it speak to the contemporary discussion of police death of Africana/Black and brown bodies? Is it important to document these experiences? Why or why not? What solutions do the novel and film propose, if at all? How does this film, then, compare to messages within varying interations of Black Panther?

For full credit alse use examples from the readings and each film!!!!! Demonstrate that you are thinking about these ideas.