Directions:
- Select one common element of oppression from the assigned required readings. One Common Element of Oppression: Invisibility
- Apply this one element to at least two different oppressed groups. Oppressed Groups: LGBTQ+ and Elderly
- Discuss in detail how that particular element manifests itself with those groups.
- Describe at least two social justice strategies that each of the groups used to overcome the effects of this oppressive element (ex. Activism, Empowerment, Ally, Advocacy).
- Describe any ethical dilemmas that the groups may face in using those social justice strategies to fight against oppression.
You may utilize course readings, readings outside the course, and material from class discussion in the development of your paper. Assigned readings, including Ayvazian, Pharr, and Van Soest from required readings, may be helpful for this option.
APA Citations: You must use at least six references with at least four references being from sources other than our primary textbook and supplemental readings. They must come from scholarly journals (refereed or peer-reviewed) or books and NOT USE US Weekly, People, Time, US News & World Report, Wikipedia, or the link. Government websites for statistics are okay to use.
Your paper should be seven to nine pages in length, not including cover page, abstract, and references.
Please see the rubric below. This is a 100 point assignment worth 30 percent of your final grade.
Resource to help with a social Justice Strategy:
Rubric
| Criteria | Ratings | Ratings | Ratings | Pts |
| Definition of Element: Ability to clearly discuss the common element of oppression selected | 20 to >18.0 pts Exemplary Thoroughly discusses and defines the common element of oppression selected. Gives multiple references to the literature and course content regarding the element. | 18 to >15.0 pts Developing Competence Gives the definition and provides minimal discussion of the common element of oppression. Minimally references the literature. | 15 to >0 pts Insufficient Insufficient reference to the literature regarding the definition and discussion of the element of oppression. | 20 pts |
| Diversity Application: Ability to apply the element to at least two different oppressed groups | 15 to >14.0 pts Exemplary Thoroughly applies and discusses the common element of oppression with two differently oppressed groups. Gives multiple references to the literature and course content regarding the application of the element to the oppressed groups. | 14 to >11.0 pts Developing Competence Applies and discusses the common element of oppression with two differently oppressed groups. Gives some reference to the literature and course content regarding the application of the element to the oppressed groups. | 11 to >0 pts Insufficient Application and discussion of the common element of oppression is lacking. Less than two differently oppressed groups are focused on. References to the literature and course content regarding the application of the element to the oppressed groups are insufficient and/or absent. | 15 pts |
| Manifestation: Ability to discuss how the element manifests itself with those groups | 25 to >23.0 pts Exemplary Thoroughly discusses how the common element of oppression manifests itself with two differently oppressed groups. Gives multiple references to the literature and course content regarding the manifestation of the element to the oppressed groups. | 23 to >19.0 pts Developing Competence Discusses how the common element of oppression manifests itself with two differently oppressed groups. Gives some reference to the literature and course content regarding the manifestation of the element to the oppressed groups. | 19 to >0 pts Insufficient Discussion of how the common element of oppression manifests itself is lacking. Less than two differently oppressed groups are focused one. References to the literature and course content regarding the manifestation of the element to the oppressed groups are insufficient and/or absent. | 25 pts |
| Social Justice Strategies: Ability to describe at least two social justice strategies used to counter the element and ethical dilemmas the groups may face when using those strategies | 30 to >27.0 pts Exemplary Thoroughly describes and discusses at least three social justice strategies used to counter the element and ethical dilemmas the groups may face when using those strategies. Gives multiple references to the literature and course content regarding social justice strategies and ethical dilemmas. | 27 to >22.0 pts Developing Competence Describes and discusses at least two social justice strategies used to counter the element and ethical dilemmas the groups may face when using those strategies. Gives some references to the literature and course content regarding social justice strategies and ethical dilemmas. | 22 to >0 pts Insufficient There is a description and discussion of less than two social justice strategies used to counter the element and ethical dilemmas the groups may face when using those strategies. References to the literature and course content regarding the social justice strategies and ethical dilemmas are insufficient and/or absent. | 30 pts |
| Writing style, including grammar, sentence structure, and conceptualization | 10 to >9.0 pts Exemplary Impeccable grammar; APA paper format, in-text citations and reference page correct | 9 to >7.5 pts Developing Competence Minor error in grammar that doesn’t distract and/or minor APA format errors | 7.5 to >0 pts Insufficient Grammatically difficult to read due to multiple and ongoing errors and/or APA format not used or major lapses | 10 pts |
