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Assignment:
1. The outsider (or group of outsiders) I am exploring is/are Albert Einstein
2. He or she is considered an outsider because Depth Questions for Investigating your Chosen Outsider Choose four of the following questions to help you investigate your topic.
1. In which environment is your subject located (in society, in the world)?
• What makes your subject an outsider in his or her environment (school, work, personal life)?
2. What are five key identifying qualities of your outsider? (Remember to strive for accuracy and avoid listing an assumption as a trait.)
3. Who is a famous example of this kind of outsider? What sets him or her apart?
4. How was your outsider regarded in the past compared to how he or she is regarded now?
5. What kinds of literature, music, politics, fashion, or art are associated with this idea of an outsider? Provide details.
6. How does age, gender, sex, sexuality, or cultural identity affect this kind of outsider?
7. Is this idea of outsider a self-imposed status or a status imposed by others?
• If it is self-imposed, what might an individual choose to live on the margins?
• If it is imposed by other, what effects does this outsider experience as a result?
8. What are common stereotypes (if any) made about this outsider? (Investigate a few, and provide information about how these stereotypes are inaccurate or unfair.)