Minimum 700 words in the body of the paper (excluding title and the reference list)
In this reflection paper, you are to critically engage the topic of the social construction of identity in your life.
How is your perception of your own identity related to or affected by social and cultural structures, ideas or conventions? Please discuss and provide examples of how at least one of your identities (i.e., race, ethnicity, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, religion, disability status, age, generation, regional origin, national identity, language, and intersectionalities, among others) is shaped, or has been shaped, by cultural and societal influences within contexts of equality and inequality. That is, you will analyze how your identity is socially or culturally constructed, and how equality/ inequality is involved in the shaping of your identity by social/cultural influences. Please integrate course material (concepts, theories, discussions, lectures, readings). Cite at least one course reading and one appropriate outside source. All course materials are posted in the syllabus and on Canvas.
Submission requirement: No AI generated text is allowed in your submission. If you use AI tools in an appropriate manner as discussed in class (such as for brainstorming, generating ideas, etc.), you must include an AI use statement at the end of your paper to specify which AI tool you use and how you use it. You must engage with your sources in your paper to provide evidence for your argument, and include links to all outside sources in your references, and/or upload the PDF files of your main sources.
Instruction: As this paper will analyze how your identity is shaped by social/cultural values, conventions, or practice in relation to equality, you will use the first person “I” in the essay. But don’t forget that this is an analytical essay. You will describe your experience and analyze what social/cultural conventions, values, or expectations have shaped your identity, and how equality/ inequality is involved in the shaping of your identity by social/cultural influences. Here are the three steps or components that I suggest you consider for reflection paper #3: a. the description of your identity b. how social/cultural ideas or influences have shaped your identity. c. how equality/inequality is involved in the social construction of your identity.
Please review the rubrics before you start writing the paper. You can use APA or MLA citation format, and should include intext citations and a reference list for either citation format.
Format: double space, Times New Roman, 12 font size. Submit a word document or a PDF file.
A few notes about reflection paper #3:
The paper must address two questions:
1. How have one or more of your identities been shaped by social and cultural structures, ideas, expectations, or conventions? For this, you need to describe your own experience of a particular aspect of your identity (or multiple aspects, like gender and cultural identities), and you can choose to focus on any aspect that you are interested in describing/analyzing. Here is how you approach it:
- Start by identifying the social expectations and values that have been important to the identity you choose to analyze.
- Try to characterize the interaction between the way you define yourself/your identity or the potential ways in which you define yourself on the one hand, and the social/cultural expectations and values on the other
2. How does the interaction between your identity and social expectations involve equality/inequality? For identity construction, equality can be defined as equal opportunities for everyone to define their identity in any way they choose, to express their identity, and to be treated equally however they define and express their identity as far as they are legal and not violating other people’s rights.
USE THIS LINK TO USE AS A MATERIAL YOU HAVE TO AT LEAST 3 SOURCE FROM MATERIAL
I WILL INCLUDE THE MATERIAL HERE 2 PDF AND 2 LINK POST
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Reflection Paper #3 Rubric (2)
| Criteria | Ratings | Pts | |
|---|---|---|---|
| This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeWriting competence/Essay organization/Mechanics | 10 ptsThesis is clearly stated in the introduction. Main points are fully supported with valid evidence. Logical closing paragraph includes a recap of the main points and any implications to consider. Writing (via sentence construction, grammar, and punctuation) is properly streamlined.8 ptsThesis is stated but not clearly focused. Main points are supported with some valid evidence. Closing paragraph includes some recap of the main points and implications to consider. Writing (via sentence construction, grammar, and punctuation) has some errors.6 ptsThesis is briefly hinted/mentioned in the introduction. Main points are lacking in support. Evidence is lacking or needs more credibility for support. Concluding paragraph is present but does not offer a recap of main points or implications for consideration. Writing (via sentence construction, grammar, and punctuation) needs improvement.4 ptsThesis is not stated or identified in the introduction or body of the essay. There is no logical conclusion. Main points are present but without a clear thesis the orgaznization and support is uncertain. Writing (via sentence construction, grammar, and punctuation) needs major improvement and proofreading.0 ptsThe essay has too many structural and grammatical problems and needs to be rewritten. | 10 pts | |
| This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeContent Criteria: Students will be able to describe how identities (i.e., race, ethnicity, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, religion, disability status, age, generation, regional origin, national identity, language, and intersectionalities, among others) are shaped by cultural and societal influences within contexts of equality and inequality. | 30 ptsDiscusses how the student’s identity is shaped by cultural or societal influences thoroughly with specific details. Discussion is clearly related to the main topic; includes clear ideas and consistent supporting details and/or examples.25 ptsDiscusses how the student’s identity is shaped by cultural or societal influences with some specific details. Discussion is clearly related to the main topic, but some parts of the paper are too general or unclear.20 ptsDiscusses how the student’s identity is shaped by cultural or societal influences. The main ideas are clearly related to the topic, but the discussion is not thorough; most parts of the paper do not have adequate supporting details and/or examples.15 ptsEssay relates to the topic but is too general. The student does not give any specific examples that relate to the topic. Or the student discusses identities but does not discuss how identities are shaped by specific social and cultural influences.8 ptsInformation is marginally related to the main topic, and no details or examples are provided.0 ptsThe essay does not address the topic directly. | 30 pts | |
| This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeEssay length and format | 3 ptsEssay meets minimum length requirements, uses Times New Roman, 12 point font, and is double spaced.2 ptsEssay is within 10% of meeting minimum length requirements. Essay assignment format is partially satisfied.1 ptsEssay does not follow the assignment format guidelines. Essay did not meet minimum length requirements.0 ptsEssay has fewer than 450 words and needs to be rewritten. | 3 pts | |
| This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeCites at least one reading from the course and one appropriate outside source | 7 ptsThe essay includes two citations from course readings or one citation from the course readings and a citation from other credible sources. The essay uses proper citation format in the text and in the reference list.5 ptsThe essay includes at least two citations from the course (or one from the course and one from other credible sources); includes in-text citations and a reference list, but has errors in either the in-text citations or the reference list.3 ptsThe essay includes two citations but does not cite the sources properly. Or the essay includes one citation only.0 ptsThe essay does not include any citation. | 7 pts | |
| This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeGE S ALO1Describe how identities are shaped by cultural and societal influences within contexts of equality and inequality. Examples include, but are not limited to, race, ethnicity, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, religion, disability status, age, generation, regional origin, national identity, language, intersectionalities.threshold: 3.0 pts | 5 ptsExceeds Expectations3 ptsMeets Expectations0 ptsDoes Not Meet Expectations | — | |
| Total Points: 50 | |||
Requirements: 700
