Where does the story of race begin and why?
How has the idea of race been used to justify inequalities?
What kinds of inequalities have been rationalized by the story of race?
How were perspectives on Native Americans and African Americans different in the early US (what was Jeffersons approach)?
What role did ideas about race play in US colonization of parts of Mexico, Cuba, the Philippines, Guam, and Puerto Rico?
What about the USVI?
The 1904 World Fair in St. Louis put people seen as different on display as others. Who is viewed as other or different where you live?
What characteristics are used to define them as different?
**Herbes-Sommers, C., Strain, T. H., & Smith, L. (Directors). (2003). Race the Power of an Illusion Chapter 2 The Story We Tell [Film]. California Newsreel.
Instructions: papers are designed to help you connect the ideas in the course to real life experiences, including your own. Each paper should be at least 500 words, insightful, and well-organized, although they are your personal perspective and may be written in the first person. The topics and some questions to get you started are provided below. If you use outside sources, be sure to properly cite them.
Grading Criteria for Film Responses
Topic Coverage (25 points)
Topic is adequately covered. Student has addressed and/discussed the major issues relevant to the topic. And, all questions have been addressed.
Quality of Ideas and Insights (15 points)
Students discussion of material is insightful. It is clear that the student has given some thought to the materials and the topic addressed within the paper.
Clarity and Organization (5 points)
Ideas within the paper are presented clearly; they are easily understood by the reader. Paragraphs are organized in a logical and straightforward manner.
Grammar and Mechanics (5 points)
The paper has few (if any) grammatical, spelling, or punctuation errors. Sentences are complete and paragraphs are of an appropriate length. Any outside materials are referenced and cited.
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