Writing Assignment 2- POS 1010 LD01 Choose to write on ONE of the following questions: 1. Watch one of the following movies/documentaries listed below. How does it examine the struggle for civil...

Writing Assignment 2- POS 1010 LD01

Choose to write on ONE of the following questions:

1. Watch one of the following movies/documentaries listed below. How does it examine the struggle for civil rights and equal protection among different groups in our society? Describe and define examples of how prejudice, discrimination, stereotyping, or scapegoating occurred. What was message of the film? In what ways did it educate or illuminate the problem to you? Give specific examples in your analysis.

• Blackkklansman RBG


• Blindspotting Selma


• Crash 13th


• Fruitvale Station The Autobiography of Malcolm X


• Get Out To Kill a Mockingbird


• Gran Torino Twelve Years a Slave


• Philadelphia

2. Consider the primary factors influencing voting behavior in the United States. According to the text, how does a person’s social, educational, religious, and socio-economic status affect
whether
they will vote,
h
o
w
they will vote and what issues are most important to them.

3. Examine the two major political parties, the Republican and Democratic party. Compare and contrast how each party’s platform is similar to and different from one another. Consider each party’s views on the role of government, the rights of individuals, civil liberties, civil rights, social, economic and foreign policy. What political values are most important to each party?

4. Who is your Congressman or Senator? How long have they served in public office? What is their political and professional background? Identify issues of concern to them, legislation introduced, and their voting record in your answer. What committees do they serve on? Do they hold leadership positions? Consider the ways in which they use their position and influence to affect legislation and positively represent their congressional district or state.

Essay requirements:

Ø Essays should be approximately
3-4 pages, TYPEWRITTEN, 12 point font, double-spaced.

Ø A minimum of 3 sources are required and must be cited.

Ø APA citations and footnotes required.