Weve discussed and read about several topics that exemplify several historical, societal, and systematic issues, and perhaps even failures, that are constantly recurring although they materialize in different areas and aspects in/of life. Issues such as racism, sexism, misogyny, xenophobia, homophobia, transphobia, masculinity, classism, and reproductive justice are some of the many issues weve discussed and read about. As weve briefly discussed, the current pandemic is a world crisis that has not only re-shaped nearly every aspect of our lives. As I noted earlier, like most current events that are being reported daily, the emergence of Covid-19 is making us as citizens, as marginalized citizens from displaced communities, and those who are systematically oppressed, confront these same issues again. Issues born from Covid-19 are not new, as we discussed, theyre just re-emerging as something else during a different time. For your Final Exam Prompt #1, (links below) to read and respond write an framing t
he article of your choice: You will not respond to a specific question. I want you to write a reactionary/opinion piece, similar to the supplement Canvas readings Ive assigned in class. Basically, what is your thoughts and arguments on the essay? Why are you writing an argument regarding the issues the writer centers? Both prompts must be 800 words; make sure you structure your essay as paragraphs: introduction with a thesis as the last sentence in the introduction; body of paragraph with analysis and critical connections and commentaries, and a conclusion that doesnt echo earlier paragraphs. Your voice must frame your writing. Do not rely on the essays; they are there for you to refer to and use passages to support your ideas. Do not over-quote; frame your own ideas and arguments. For this part of your final exam, you will be graded on the following: If you can correctly integrate intersectionality, using it to analyze ideas from the readings to further your argument, then you can receive up to 10 points.