final project

Description

a 6 page essay (APA format) with 5 peer-reviewed sources integrated into the writing with in-text citations (Links to an external site.) and a works cited page

Questions that should be answered in the project: When and how did the problem originate? Who does the problem affect? Why should broader society be concerned with this problem? When and how did the organization originate? Who are some notable leaders or members of the movement or organization? What have they contributed or what has been their role? What do the experts say (statistics and scholarly research that describes the problem and identifies solutions)? What arguments and claims does the organization/movement make (grounds, warrants, conclusions)? Critique the claims and strategies utilized. What has been the role of activists? What are the images, symbols, and cultural elements utilized to represent the problem and engage the public? What has been the reaction of the public? How has media covered the issue or organization? Describe the notable wins and losses of the movement or organization. You can choose any topic from this list below.
The Black Panthers

Zapatistas

LGBTQ Rights

Me Too Movement

Universal Healthcare/Medicare For All

Sunrise Movement

Occupy Wall Street

LAUSD Teachers Strike

350.org, pipeline protestors

Black Lives Matter

LAUSD Students Deserve

Critical Resistance

The Young Lords

Anti-Recidivism Coalition

Act Up