how comformity and rebellion relates to race and culture and socio-economic standing

Create a well-developed 3-5 page essay centered on how conformity/rebellion applies to race/culture and socio-economic standing.  Compare at least 2 readings from this unit along with 2 peer reviewed outside sources.  These sources should be fully analyzed, properly cited and help to bring depth to your paper.  

Chose 1:

1.  How does society perpetuate conformity to or rebellion against stereotypes on race, culture and/or class?  What is the price?  What is the ultimate goal?  

OR

1. How do people conform to or rebel against the notion of the American Dream?  Has the idea of the American Dream changed over time?  

A passing essay will:

• Demonstrate an accurate understanding of all 2 texts
• Interpret each text in relation to the question
• Create a new idea that draws from the text (underline the thesis statement)
• Select and discuss appropriate passages to support the interpretations and thesis
• Show progression of though through its organization
• Demonstrate clear boundaries between the literacy text and the essay writer’s own ideas
• Show clear use of outside research

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