Give some thought to some of the economic inequalities discussed in our textbook and within the course as a whole. When we start to narrow down the issues that effect economic inequality, there's...

Give some thought to some of the economic inequalities discussed in our textbook and within the course as a whole. When we start to narrow down the issues that effect economic inequality, there's clear intersection with regards to many identities, including gender, race, sexuality, and (of course) class as class mobility is one of the biggest issues within the United States. This assignment is on the shorter side, so you're going to want to select something very specific to analyze in your paper. The wage gap, for instance, is going to be a massive topic, but narrowing that down to how the wage gap impacts the mental health of women would give you something a little more specific to analyze.

You should construct a 3-4 page double-spaced paper.This paper should follow APA or MLA formatting and reference/citation standards, including double-spacing and a separate reference page. No abstract is needed if using APA formatting.If you use resources in your discussion, be sure to cite them and use a reference page.

• Ensure that your topic is clear - and explicitly discussed within economic inequality.


• Engage with Intersectionality and how an intersectional approach may shift your topic's focus or change what elements are highlighted.


• Provide background information as necessary (such as history of a movement associated with your topic or laws that help or oppress) - make sure to provide supportive documentation.


• Consider how the family (assumptions about family structures, expectations of family roles, etc.) might play into your topic of discussion.

Some possible topic ideas could include (but is not limited to):

• In what ways does the wage gap impacts the mental health of women?


• In what ways does transgender discrimination impact the economic opportunities of trans Americans?


• In what ways might the stereotype of men as economic provider impact the mental health of men?


• In what ways could economic inequality impact the educational opportunities for K-12 children?


• In what ways might someone who has immigrated to the United States face economic inequalities?


• In what ways does health care highlight economic inequalities? (If you decide to go in this direction, consider a specific area of health care such as maternity, emergency care, dental care, etc.)