CONCEPTS OF SOCIAL JUSTICE 
FALL 2013 
 
WEEK 1.  CONCEPTUAL FRAMEWORKS 
 
ASSIGNMENT FOR WEEK 1 
DUE BY SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, 11:59 P.M. 

Read “Teaching for Diversity and Social Justice: An Introduction to Theoretical Concepts and Vocabulary.”  Slide Show posted on Blackboard in the Session 1 (Week 1) Folder. 
 
Write a short essay addressing the following: 
 
1. Name five of the defining features of oppression. Give two examples of each of the five defining features you identity. 

2.  What are the three “levels” of oppression? Provide two examples of each of these three levels. Can you think of examples where these levels overlap or coincide? 

Your paper should be about 500 to 700 words in length.  It must consist of complete sentences and paragraphs.  It must use correct grammar, spelling and punctuation; if necessary, use a spell checker and/or grammar checker.   
 
The paper must be double-spaced, in 12-point font, with 1 inch margins.  Each paragraph must be indented, and there are to be no additional lines between paragraphs.   
 
Be sure to proof-read the paper before submitting. 
 
This assignment will be worth a total of 4 points toward your course grade.  Of these, you will receive up to a possible 3 points for content and up to a possible 1 point for writing and formatting.   

Submit the paper either using the assignment function or as an email attachment.

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