Research-based essay discussing the ramifications and dangers of a society that encourages the “us versus them” mindset..
Identify 3 perilous, catastrophic ways USA citizens strengthen the “us versus them” ideology, then explain the significant ways individuals in the “them” or “exempt” group are or have been discriminated/or excluded from the “us” experience. Identity and prove the positive impacts that have/can come from allowing the “them” individuals to participate in the human experience without exclusion or intolerance in America. The 3 areas to talk about was gender, race, and body image. For resources 3 secondary sources must be included( that will help support perspective such as news articles, scholarly articles, books, journals, documentaries, etc.). Sources must be from credible articles, do not rely on online sources, meaning online websites (like .org, .com, .edu). All secondary sources must be current: 2009-present dates are allowed. Essay must be in proper MLA format and must provide a bibliography. Essay should rely on secondary sources to prove claim- enough to blister thesis that you’re establishing. Keep in-text citations between lines 1-1.5, no more (use secondary in-text citations 6 times for entire essay)- one in-text citation per support. Avoid using block quotes( 2 lines will count as block quote for this essay).