Introduction Essay

Instructions: Write a 2-3 page, double spaced paper (approximately 500 to 750 words, no cover page necessary) to include items A AND B below. Please submit files using .doc, .docx, and/or .pdf files.
a) From your current understanding of the concepts of race and ethnicity, discuss the role of race and ethnicity in your life.
For this section you may consider the following prompts as guidance on this topic. You do not need to answer all of the listed questions, instead choose one or two, to ground the focus of your paper.
When did you first become aware of your race or ethnicity?
Is your race or ethnicity a central part of your identity, why or why not?
When has your racial or ethnic identity become important to you or taken on a particular meaning?
When has your racial or ethnic identity become important or taken on a particular meaning for someone else?
Are people in your community comfortable talking about race and ethnicity? Are there people you feel uncomfortable discussing these topics with?
b) Identify a question you have related to a topic or issue in this class. For a list of topics, review the Schedule of Activities Download Schedule of Activities.