Diversity Essay
PROMPT:
Submit a 1500-word reflective essay (you can go 10% above or below this limit) in response to the following questions:
What does diversity mean to you? Describe yourself by highlighting a personal diversity characteristic (e.g. race, gender, religion, social class, ideology, etc.). What challenges have you faced because of this characteristic? What changes would you like to see in society given your own experiences? How would you become an agent for change in this area?
Make sure to respond thoughtfully to all questions. This essay also tests your understanding and ability to critically engage with some of the current issues, debates, and general literature on important issues regarding human diversity. Consider all relevant course materials and readings as well as other outside sources (books, journal articles, etc.) as part of your research on the topic. A minimum of four sources (including the required texts) should be used and cited in your paper.
REVISION/REWRITING NEEDED:
Write an introduction and concluding paragraph -DO NOT EXCEED 1,650 WORDS
Edit/Rewrite as needed for the paper to flow and have a professional and academic tone
Fix quote citations and complete a work cited in MLA
Sources to cite:
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2565489/ – Article
Race, Ethnicity, Gender, and Class: The Sociology of Group Conflict and Change
Joseph F. Healey; Andi Stepnick; Eileen O’Brien Texbook
Diversity An Overview- Article (Linked)
What is internalized racism? – Article (Linked)
