Critical Race Theory
In your essay response, address the question by selecting one or more examples of a social phenomenon in which critical theory is used to clarify or enlighten the problem. Alternatively, you may choose to argue how critical theory is not a useful tool for understanding social phenomena. In either case, clearly justify using examples and citing from our course readings, where appropriate. Note that this paper should be written in an academic essay format, following APA 7th edition guidelines, and be 3 pages of narrative text. A reference page is required but does not count towards the 3 pages of narrative text.
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I. Introduction of the problem (include a thesis statement indicating your main 3 points or examples)
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Tell the reader what this paper will be about (your title should inform the reader a bit about the topic as well).
Explain why/how this topic is important. Note that the reader may disagree with you. The goal is not to change people’s minds, but rather to convince the reader through examples and evidence of YOUR sound logic.
Consider how this problem affects people/communities/practices. How does addressing this problem potentially lead to change/solution/improvement?
Finish this section with your thesis statement that includes the points you will discuss in the body of your paper.
II. Claim 1
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III. Claim 2
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IV. Claim 3
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V. Connect the 3 points or claims
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Recap and connect for the reader the connection between the 3 points from above.
How do the points relate? Why should we consider them?
Conclusion (as a wrap up/summary and/or provide statements regarding philosophical thoughts based on your claims, implications based on your claims, or raise further questions.
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