Womens Biography and Autobiography

The following Critical Thinking and Writing Prompts will help you to meet the following student learning objectives:

– To examine intersectional analytical toolsrace, class, ethnicity, gender, and increasingly nation and citizenshipoften used by women’s historians.

– To foster the development of critical historical thinking skills through engagement with course readings, lectures, films, primary sources, discussion    postings, research and written assignments.

-An additional benefit of this exercise is to identify connections between present day concerns and the past.

Write 4 to 6 sentences for Part I and 4 to 6 sentences for Part II. You will have one week to complete this assignment.

Using the information provided in module 9 [readings plus lecture(s)] and in current events, answer the question(s) in Part 1 and Part II.

Part 1: Reflect: Reflecting upon the readings for Module 9, answer the following questions: Examining the lives of Katherine Du Pre Lumpkin and Margaret Chung, make a case for the value of autobiography and biography in the study of history? What are the strengths and weaknesses of these genres? Can an examination of one life reveal broader societal themes? Explain.

Part II: Apply: In more recent times, society presents examinations of individual womens lives via biographies and autobiographies but also through biopics or biographical films, for example there is a biopic on the late Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg. Reality TV shows featuring women as well as  female celebrities followed on social media also present us with slices of someones personal life in addition to aspects of their professional lives. Pick one of these genres and address its strengths and weaknesses in terms of authenticity and whether this genre helps to illustrate broader societal themes.

The Prevalence of Glaucoma in Qatar

Identify an urgent public health issue facing your community or region. Provide evidence-based information about your issue, justify your selection, and critically analyze its causes and consequences.

Glaucoma is one of the leading causes of blindness worldwide. It is a chronic eye disease that occurs due to intraocular hypertension in the eye. The increased pressure damages the optic nerve; thereby, causing blindness if left untreated. In Qatar, the prevalence of glaucoma is targeting gediatric patients. However, there are many other factors contributing to the spread of glaucoma, such as heritability, blood pressure, diabetes, and unawareness. Prevention of glaucoma in Qatar is challenging due to age, genetics, and unawareness.

Ethnic Diversity in America

I have filled out the chart from two different cities. Compare these two cities and come up with strong hypothesis for my paper. Read the instructions provided in “Mapping SOC” sheet carefully and follow the directions.

Also read the rubric. NO PALAGRISIM AT ALL.

I provided the samples. The first sample is more complete and accurate, but the second is okay not so good. Any way I want to read the instructions and follow what the “Mapping SOC”.

FAO2

How is Western Christianity manipulated in American Supernatural Thrillers like It Follows to produce a social map of judgment and condemnation? Are these types of films extensions of religion? Why can’t young people have sex outside of marriage? How is all this emotional maelstrom regarding sex ultimately linked to the Counterculture of the 1960s? Use my documentary link below on the 1978 American Horror film Halloween as an example that connects sex, the counterculture, and sin.

I’ve restated the information above as a numbered list to constitute the basic assignment rubric:

How is Western Christianity manipulated in American Supernatural Thrillers like It Follows to produce a social map of judgment and condemnation?
Are these types of films extensions of religion?
Why can’t young people have sex outside of marriage?
How is all this emotional maelstrom regarding sex ultimately linked to the Counterculture of the 1960s?
Use my documentary link below on the 1978 American Horror film Halloween as an example that connects sex, the counterculture, and sin.
Your goal is to create a one page single spaced essay incorporating the themes listed above.

The Shadow Man From 1978: