Thus far in this class, we’ve been focused on sociologically defining marginalized groups within the United States, as well as attempting to understand a bit
of each group’s history. One of the most important ways that a person can demonstrate cultural competence is to be educated. That’s saying that it’s vital to
try to understand how a person’s history affects their identity, which in turn affects their or opportunities and sense of personal agency.
Now it’s time for you to apply what you’ve learned so far. There are groups of minorities that we have not had the opportunity to discuss. Please choose a
group that we’ve not discussed yet. In essay form, address the following issues:
A brief overview of this group’s American history.
A brief overview of this group’s treatment in the United States.
Why would you define this group as a “minority”?
What is this group’s relationship with class and/or poverty?
Could this group’s relationship with class/poverty relate to intersectionality? Why or why not?
Please use standard APA format for headings and citations to address the following writing prompt. Your response should be a minimum of two pages, but
no more than four pages (unless you have instructor approval).
Please use academic journals, course text, and/or scholarly articles to support your claim.
Objectives:
To develop sensitivity to issues of oppression and discrimination as they relate to class, poverty, and intersectionality.