For this final paper, I want you think about all the issues discussed over the semester and think of ways that the various communities that we have covered are affected by White Supremacy, Racism, and/or Racial disenfranchisement. You will then discuss how a central issue like:

· poverty

· educational inequality

· slavery/labor and work exploitation

· housing segregation/and theft

· food insecurity

· environmental discrimination/exposure to toxic living conditions

· gender violence [sexual assault, intimate partner violence, murdered/missing women]

· mass incarceration/hyperpolicing

· mass deportation/immigration

· misrepresentation in media

affect two or more Communities of Color (African American, Asian American, Native American, and Latinx/Chicanx groups) interconnectedly. You will also share how the course has helped you better understand concepts like Race/Racialization/Racism/Xenophobia/Racial Discrimination/White Supremacy. Respond to the following questions in a 3+ paragraph essay.

· How has course materials reviewed this semester helped you better understand Race/Racialization/Racism/Xenophobia/Racial Discrimination/White Supremacy?

· How are various Communities of Color affected by one major social issue outline in the list above?

· Share how at least two different Communities of Color are impacted by one of the aforementioned social issues

To complete the assignment, you will need to write a multiparagraph essay (intro, body, and conclusion) where you respond to the above questions. You will also need to incorporate SIX course references (3 from assigned readings/3 from lecture slides) in your responses to receive full credit.

Format

Structure (3+ paragraph):

· Intro- briefly describe how the course has helped you better understand Race/Racialization/Racism/Xenophobia/Racial Discrimination/White Supremacy and the central issue facing the Communities of Color your choosing to focus on

· Body- respond to the two questions above in detail while incorporating information from your sources (6 total

· Conclusion- summarize what you wrote in your body paragraphs and share any final thoughts

Other requirements

-Times New Roman/12pt font

-1” margins

-500 words/2pgs

-double spaced

Grading Rubric

10points possible:?

2 pts for grammar/syntax/writing??

Make sure that your paper is well written, using appropriate language, with minimal typos or other issues.?

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6 pts for sources and appropriate use course information?

You will need to include 3 references for each response.??

· You will need to appropriately cite this information following MLA standards?

· For more information on MLA:?

https://owl.purdue.edu/owl/research_and_citation/mla_style/mla_formatting_and_style_guide/mla_formatting_and_style_guide.htmlLinks to an external site. ????

https://lbcc.libguides.com/citation_stylesLinks to an external site. ??

https://style.mla.orgLinks to an external site. ??

2 pts for structure and flow of the essay?

You will write a?multi-paragraph?essay following this format

· Structure:?

· Paragraph 1:intro

· Paragraph 2:body with responses to the questions above ?

· Paragraph 3:conclusion

Your paper will need a general flow that is readable and shows that you have a good grasp of the concept and course materials?