What lens do you plan to use class or gender

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Question: "American History" by Judith Ortiz Cofer

1. What lens do you plan to use (class or gender)?

2. What do you think is the point of the story from the perspective of your lens? You can answer this question with a rough try at a thesis statement. Be specific here.

3. What questions do you have about this essay?
American History is a short story by Judith Ortiz. It explores the experiences of Elena. Elena is a young girl from Puerto Rico who migrated to the United States with our family. The book generally talks about the gender norms that she encounters through her transitions. The story focuses on cultural identity during the civil rights era. Elena is expected to adhere to the American nature that she finds unwelcoming. The story's setting is at a period when racism and segregation are very evident. Therefore, this essay brings out the aspects of culture, gender norms, social class, and power and how they guide decision-making for the characters represented.

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