Reference no: EM132499045 , Length: 8

In this assignment you will write a 8 page paper. You may approach the topic of the philosophy of race from multiple positions. It is best to write on an aspect of race or identity that most interests you. You may choose from your two writing assignments and compare or contrast two different approaches on the idea of race. You may draw on an outside source that argues against the idea that race is a social construction. You may select a concept of race and apply it to a situation in literature, film or personal situations. In the introduction be sure to clearly assert the topic you will research and how you will approach the topic. Be sure to support your ideas by using theory from the readings and ground your work in the readings. This is not an opinion paper. Be sure to use the style guidelines below. Here are some other approaches to writing your paper:

Question 1. Provide a comparative examination of two or three different possible responses to your thesis and an explanation of why you have chosen to defend one position over the other

Question 2. Provide a critical analysis of your own position which identifies potential weaknesses in the position and explains what makes that position nevertheless superior in some ways to the others considered; and

Question 3. Apply your thesis to an everyday situation, work of fiction or film to demonstrate the merit of your position.