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**## Week1_LearningResources_RacialandEthnicIdentities-Winter20252.pdf**

LEARNING RESOURCES

Note: Access to the textbook for this course is being provided to you directly in
the online classroom through an integration with VitalSource. The first time you
launch the eBook, you will need to register for an account. Click on the book
title, The Meaning of Difference, found in your Learning Resources list, and

then follow the onscreen instructions to access your eBook.

Review the Course Preview and read the Course Introduction

Rosenblum, K. E., & Travis T. C. (2016). The meaning of difference: American
constructions of race and ethnicity, sex and gender, social class, sexuality, and
disability (https://waldenu.instructure.com/courses/205473/modules/items/8688334) (7th ed.).
(https://waldenu.instructure.com/courses/205473/modules/items/8688334) New York, NY:
McGraw-Hill.

Section I, "Framework Essay"

Section I, Reading 1, "'Race' and the Construction of Human Identity"

Section I, Reading 4, "Real Indians: Identity and the Survival of Native America"

Section I, Reading 7, "Whiteness as an 'Unmarked' Cultural Category”

Section I, Reading 3, "The Evolution of Identity"

Select one of the following articles to review for your Application this week. (You do not need to
read them all.)

Adeleke, O. A., Bamidele, R., & Omokeji, R. (2014). Indigenous capitalist class, social
stratification, and life chances in contemporary Nigeria society
(http://www.iiste.org/Journals/index.php/PPAR/article/viewFile/14378/14686) . Public Policy and
Administration Research, 4(7), 11–15. Retrieved from
http://www.iiste.org/Journals/index.php/PPAR/article/viewFile/14378/14686

Required Readings 

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[https://waldenu.instructure.com/courses/205473/modules/items/8688334](https://waldenu.instructure.com/courses/205473/modules/items/8688334)

[https://waldenu.instructure.com/courses/205473/modules/items/8688334](https://waldenu.instructure.com/courses/205473/modules/items/8688334)

[https://waldenu.instructure.com/courses/205473/modules/items/8688334](https://waldenu.instructure.com/courses/205473/modules/items/8688334)

[http://www.iiste.org/Journals/index.php/PPAR/article/viewFile/14378/14686](http://www.iiste.org/Journals/index.php/PPAR/article/viewFile/14378/14686)

[http://www.iiste.org/Journals/index.php/PPAR/article/viewFile/14378/14686](http://www.iiste.org/Journals/index.php/PPAR/article/viewFile/14378/14686)

[http://www.iiste.org/Journals/index.php/PPAR/article/viewFile/14378/14686](http://www.iiste.org/Journals/index.php/PPAR/article/viewFile/14378/14686)

[http://www.iiste.org/Journals/index.php/PPAR/article/viewFile/14378/14686](http://www.iiste.org/Journals/index.php/PPAR/article/viewFile/14378/14686)

[http://www.iiste.org/Journals/index.php/PPAR/article/viewFile/14378/14686](http://www.iiste.org/Journals/index.php/PPAR/article/viewFile/14378/14686)

Birkelund, G. E., & Lemel, Y. (2013). Lifestyles and social stratification: An explorative
study of France and Norway (https://halshs.archives-ouvertes.fr/halshs-
00870457/document) . Retrieved from https://halshs.archives-ouvertes.fr/halshs-
00870457/document

BBC. (2016). What is India’s caste system? (http://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-india-
35650616) Retrieved from http://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-india-35650616

Mukherjee, R. (2000). Caste in itself, caste and class, or caste in class.
(http://jwsr.pitt.edu/ojs/index.php/jwsr/article/view/229) Journal of World-Systems Research,
6(2). doi:10.5195/jwsr.2000.229. Retrieved from
http://jwsr.pitt.edu/ojs/index.php/jwsr/article/view/229

Rankin, B., Ergin, M., & Göksen, F. (2014). A cultural map of Turkey.
(https://go.openathens.net/redirector/waldenu.edu?
url=https://doi.org/10.1177/1749975513494878) Cultural Sociology, 8 (2), 159–179.
doi:10.1177/1749975513494878

[https://halshs.archives-ouvertes.fr/halshs-00870457/document](https://halshs.archives-ouvertes.fr/halshs-00870457/document)

[https://halshs.archives-ouvertes.fr/halshs-00870457/document](https://halshs.archives-ouvertes.fr/halshs-00870457/document)

[https://halshs.archives-ouvertes.fr/halshs-00870457/document](https://halshs.archives-ouvertes.fr/halshs-00870457/document)

[https://halshs.archives-ouvertes.fr/halshs-00870457/document](https://halshs.archives-ouvertes.fr/halshs-00870457/document)

[https://halshs.archives-ouvertes.fr/halshs-00870457/document](https://halshs.archives-ouvertes.fr/halshs-00870457/document)

[http://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-india-35650616](http://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-india-35650616)

[http://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-india-35650616](http://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-india-35650616)

[http://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-india-35650616](http://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-india-35650616)

[http://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-india-35650616](http://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-india-35650616)

[http://jwsr.pitt.edu/ojs/index.php/jwsr/article/view/229](http://jwsr.pitt.edu/ojs/index.php/jwsr/article/view/229)

[http://jwsr.pitt.edu/ojs/index.php/jwsr/article/view/229](http://jwsr.pitt.edu/ojs/index.php/jwsr/article/view/229)

[http://jwsr.pitt.edu/ojs/index.php/jwsr/article/view/229](http://jwsr.pitt.edu/ojs/index.php/jwsr/article/view/229)

[http://jwsr.pitt.edu/ojs/index.php/jwsr/article/view/229](http://jwsr.pitt.edu/ojs/index.php/jwsr/article/view/229)

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**## Week1_Assignment8.pdf**

Due Sunday by 10:59pm
Points 90
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JOURNAL – SOCIAL CLASS
In the Discussion, you addressed how constructionism influences your racial and ethnic identities. The
concept of social class is also based on or influenced by constructionism. Social class categorizes
people according to their level of importance in society. According to the constructionist approach, social
processes, such as political, legal, economic, and other outside influences converge to categorize you
as one class or another. Since outside influences change over time, designations of social class may
change over time as well. For example, when labor unions were more prevalent in middle of the 20th
century, individuals who worked in manufacturing jobs were more likely to belong to the middle class. As
labor unions and wages decline, workers may be more likely to belong to the working class.

When you think of social class, you may think of wealth or power. These attributes do influence social
class and will be addressed further in Week 3. Characteristics of race, such as skin color, also can
influence social class. In some cultures, people may be assigned to a social class based on their skin,
hair, or eye color. For example, in a culture in which white people are considered to be in a higher social
class than dark people, the class of people in between may be based on the darkness of their skin, with
light-skinned black people seen as belonging to a higher class compared to dark-skinned black people.
In a Native American society, a dark-haired person may be considered to be in a higher social class than
a light-haired person. Dark hair matches expectations of appearance for members of a particular tribe.
Categorizing individuals by social class can lead to conflicts in defining racial and ethnic identities in that
these constructs are not concrete.

For this Journal, you explore an historical example of how social class evolved.

RESOURCES

Be sure to review the Learning Resources before completing this activity.
Click the weekly resources link to access the resources.

[https://waldenu.instructure.com/courses/205473/modules/items/8688307](https://waldenu.instructure.com/courses/205473/modules/items/8688307)

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PSYC_3005_Week1_Journal_Assignment_Rubric

To prepare for this Journal:

Review Readings 1, 4, and 7 in the course text, The Meaning of Difference. Pay particular attention
to social class and the biological definitions of race and ethnicity.
Select one of the articles from this week’s Learning Resources about social class in another country.
Consider how social class has changed over time in the country discussed in your selected article.

The Journal (3–4 pages):

Identify the country you selected and provide a brief overview of how social classes function within it.
Describe an historical example of how social class in general has changed over time in this country.
Discuss what caused it to change.
Consider your current social class and describe how your race, ethnicity, and social class are
intertwined.
Do you believe your social class will change? Why or why not?

Support your Journal with specific references to all resources used in its preparation.

Submit your Journal.

Before submitting your final assignment, you can check your draft for authenticity. To check
your draft, access the Turnitin Drafts from the Start Here area.

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WEEKLY RESOURCES

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BY DAY 7

SUBMISSION INFORMATION

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Criteria Ratings Pts

Identify the
country you
selected and
provide an
overview of
how social
classes
function in it.
(10 points)

10 pts

Describe an
historical
example of
how social
class has
changed over
time. (15
points)

15 pts

10 pts
A

Response is
complete and
accurate;
contains
sufficient
details and/or
explanation;
includes
supporting
information
from the
Learning
Resources
when
necessary.

8 pts
B

Response is
complete and
mostly
accurate;
contains some
details and/or
explanation;
includes
supporting
information
from the
Learning
Resources
when
necessary.

7.5 pts
C

Response is
somewhat
complete
and/or is
somewhat
inaccurate;
and/or does
not contain
sufficient
details and/or
explanation;
includes some
supporting
information
from the
Learning
Resources
when
necessary.

6 pts
D

Response is
incomplete or
is mostly
inaccurate;
lacks
sufficient
details and/or
explanation;
does not
include
supporting
information
from the
Learning
Resources
when
necessary.

0 pts
F

Response is
incomplete;
answers are
inaccurate
and/or not
explained; no
supporting
information
from the
Learning
Resources
when
necessary.

15 pts
A
Response is
complete and
accurate;
contains
sufficient
details and/or
explanation;
includes
supporting
information
from the
Learning
Resources
when
necessary.

12 pts
B
Response is
complete and
mostly
accurate;
contains some
details and/or
explanation;
includes
supporting
information
from the
Learning
Resources
when
necessary.

10.5 pts
C
Response is
somewhat
complete
and/or is
somewhat
inaccurate;
and/or does
not contain
sufficient
details and/or
explanation;
includes some
supporting
information
from the
Learning
Resources
when
necessary.

9 pts
D
Response is
incomplete or
is mostly
inaccurate;
lacks
sufficient
details and/or
explanation;
does not
include
supporting
information
from the
Learning
Resources
when
necessary.

0 pts
F
Response is
incomplete;
answers are
inaccurate
and/or not
explained; no
supporting
information
from the
Learning
Resources
when
necessary.

Criteria Ratings Pts

Discuss what
caused the
social class to
change. (15
points)

15 pts

How are your
race, ethnicity,
and social
class are
intertwined?
(15 points)

15 pts

15 pts
A

Response is
complete and
accurate;
contains
sufficient
details and/or
explanation;
includes
supporting
information
from the
Learning
Resources
when
necessary.

12 pts
B

Response is
complete and
mostly
accurate;
contains some
details and/or
explanation;
includes
supporting
information
from the
Learning
Resources
when
necessary.

10.5 pts
C

Response is
somewhat
complete
and/or is
somewhat
inaccurate;
and/or does
not contain
sufficient
details and/or
explanation;
includes some
supporting
information
from the
Learning
Resources
when
necessary.

9 pts
D

Response is
incomplete or
is mostly
inaccurate;
lacks
sufficient
details and/or
explanation;
does not
include
supporting
information
from the
Learning
Resources
when
necessary.

0 pts
F

Response is
incomplete;
answers are
inaccurate
and/or not
explained; no
supporting
information
from the
Learning
Resources
when
necessary.

15 pts
A
Response is
complete and
accurate;
contains
sufficient
details and/or
explanation;
includes
supporting
information
from the
Learning
Resources
when
necessary.

12 pts
B
Response is
complete and
mostly
accurate;
contains some
details and/or
explanation;
includes
supporting
information
from the
Learning
Resources
when
necessary.

10.5 pts
C
Response is
somewhat
complete
and/or is
somewhat
inaccurate;
and/or does
not contain
sufficient
details and/or
explanation;
includes some
supporting
information
from the
Learning
Resources
when
necessary.

9 pts
D
Response is
incomplete or
is mostly
inaccurate;
lacks
sufficient
details and/or
explanation;
does not
include
supporting
information
from the
Learning
Resources
when
necessary.

0 pts
F
Response is
incomplete;
answers are
inaccurate
and/or not
explained; no
supporting
information
from the
Learning
Resources
when
necessary.

Criteria Ratings Pts

Do you believe
your social
class will
change? Why
or why not?
(15 points)

15 pts

Quality of
Writing. (15
points)

15 pts

15 pts
A

Response is
complete and
accurate;
contains
sufficient
details and/or
explanation;
includes
supporting
information
from the
Learning
Resources
when
necessary.

12 pts
B

Response is
complete and
mostly
accurate;
contains some
details and/or
explanation;
includes
supporting
information
from the
Learning
Resources
when
necessary.

10.5 pts
C

Response is
somewhat
complete
and/or is
somewhat
inaccurate;
and/or does
not contain
sufficient
details and/or
explanation;
includes some
supporting
information
from the
Learning
Resources
when
necessary.

9 pts
D

Response is
incomplete or
is mostly
inaccurate;
lacks
sufficient
details and/or
explanation;
does not
include
supporting
information
from the
Learning
Resources
when
necessary.

0 pts
F

Response is
incomplete;
answers are
inaccurate
and/or not
explained; no
supporting
information
from the
Learning
Resources
when
necessary.

15 pts
A
Writing is clear
and organized
with few or no
errors in
mechanics,
usage,
grammar, or
spelling
(MUGS).
There is a
preponderance
of original
writing (i.e.,
use of own
words and
proper
paraphrasing).

12 pts
B
Writing is
mostly clear
and organized
with few
MUGS errors.
Writing is
original (i.e.,
use of own
words and
proper
paraphrasing).

10.5 pts
C
Writing is
somewhat
clear and
organized with
some MUGS
errors. Most
writing is
original (i.e.,
use of own
words and
proper
paraphrasing).

9 pts
D
Writing is
somewhat
unclear and
disorganized
and/or
contains
many MUGS
errors. There
is an overuse
of direct
quotations
and/or
ineffective
paraphrasing.

0 pts
F
Writing is
unclear
and/or
disorganized
and/or
contains
many MUGS
errors. There
is an
underuse of
original
writing and an
overuse of
directly
quoted
content.

Criteria Ratings Pts

Information
Documentation
(5 points)

5 pts

Total Points: 90

5 pts
A

Information from the
Learning Resources is
properly documented with
citation(s) and
reference(s) in correct
APA style.

3 pts
C

Information from the
Learning Resources is
partially documented with
citation(s) and/or
reference(s), and / or does
not follow correct APA
style.

0 pts
F

Information from the
Learning Resources is not
cited or referenced in any
way.

**## Week1_Assignment8.pdf**

Due Sunday by 10:59pm
Points 90
Submitting a text entry box or a file upload
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Allowed Attempts 2

Start Assignment

 Back to Week at a Glance
(https://waldenu.instructure.com/courses/205473/modules/items/8688307

JOURNAL – SOCIAL CLASS
In the Discussion, you addressed how constructionism influences your racial and ethnic identities. The
concept of social class is also based on or influenced by constructionism. Social class categorizes
people according to their level of importance in society. According to the constructionist approach, social
processes, such as political, legal, economic, and other outside influences converge to categorize you
as one class or another. Since outside influences change over time, designations of social class may
change over time as well. For example, when labor unions were more prevalent in middle of the 20th
century, individuals who worked in manufacturing jobs were more likely to belong to the middle class. As
labor unions and wages decline, workers may be more likely to belong to the working class.

When you think of social class, you may think of wealth or power. These attributes do influence social
class and will be addressed further in Week 3. Characteristics of race, such as skin color, also can
influence social class. In some cultures, people may be assigned to a social class based on their skin,
hair, or eye color. For example, in a culture in which white people are considered to be in a higher social
class than dark people, the class of people in between may be based on the darkness of their skin, with
light-skinned black people seen as belonging to a higher class compared to dark-skinned black people.
In a Native American society, a dark-haired person may be considered to be in a higher social class than
a light-haired person. Dark hair matches expectations of appearance for members of a particular tribe.
Categorizing individuals by social class can lead to conflicts in defining racial and ethnic identities in that
these constructs are not concrete.

For this Journal, you explore an historical example of how social class evolved.

RESOURCES

Be sure to review the Learning Resources before completing this activity.
Click the weekly resources link to access the resources.

[https://waldenu.instructure.com/courses/205473/modules/items/8688307](https://waldenu.instructure.com/courses/205473/modules/items/8688307)

[https://waldenu.instructure.com/courses/205473/modules/items/8688307](https://waldenu.instructure.com/courses/205473/modules/items/8688307)

PSYC_3005_Week1_Journal_Assignment_Rubric

To prepare for this Journal:

Review Readings 1, 4, and 7 in the course text, The Meaning of Difference. Pay particular attention
to social class and the biological definitions of race and ethnicity.
Select one of the articles from this week’s Learning Resources about social class in another country.
Consider how social class has changed over time in the country discussed in your selected article.

The Journal (3–4 pages):

Identify the country you selected and provide a brief overview of how social classes function within it.
Describe an historical example of how social class in general has changed over time in this country.
Discuss what caused it to change.
Consider your current social class and describe how your race, ethnicity, and social class are
intertwined.
Do you believe your social class will change? Why or why not?

Support your Journal with specific references to all resources used in its preparation.

Submit your Journal.

Before submitting your final assignment, you can check your draft for authenticity. To check
your draft, access the Turnitin Drafts from the Start Here area.

1. To submit your completed assignment, save your Assignment as
WK1Assgn_LastName_Firstinitial

2. Then, click on Start Assignment near the top of the page.
3. Next, click on Upload File and select Submit Assignment for review.

WEEKLY RESOURCES

(https://waldenu.instructure.com/courses/205473/modules/items/8688321)

BY DAY 7

SUBMISSION INFORMATION

[https://waldenu.instructure.com/courses/205473/modules/items/8688321](https://waldenu.instructure.com/courses/205473/modules/items/8688321)

[https://waldenu.instructure.com/courses/205473/modules/items/8688321](https://waldenu.instructure.com/courses/205473/modules/items/8688321)

Criteria Ratings Pts

Identify the
country you
selected and
provide an
overview of
how social
classes
function in it.
(10 points)

10 pts

Describe an
historical
example of
how social
class has
changed over
time. (15
points)

15 pts

10 pts
A

Response is
complete and
accurate;
contains
sufficient
details and/or
explanation;
includes
supporting
information
from the
Learning
Resources
when
necessary.

8 pts
B

Response is
complete and
mostly
accurate;
contains some
details and/or
explanation;
includes
supporting
information
from the
Learning
Resources
when
necessary.

7.5 pts
C

Response is
somewhat
complete
and/or is
somewhat
inaccurate;
and/or does
not contain
sufficient
details and/or
explanation;
includes some
supporting
information
from the
Learning
Resources
when
necessary.

6 pts
D

Response is
incomplete or
is mostly
inaccurate;
lacks
sufficient
details and/or
explanation;
does not
include
supporting
information
from the
Learning
Resources
when
necessary.

0 pts
F

Response is
incomplete;
answers are
inaccurate
and/or not
explained; no
supporting
information
from the
Learning
Resources
when
necessary.

15 pts
A
Response is
complete and
accurate;
contains
sufficient
details and/or
explanation;
includes
supporting
information
from the
Learning
Resources
when
necessary.

12 pts
B
Response is
complete and
mostly
accurate;
contains some
details and/or
explanation;
includes
supporting
information
from the
Learning
Resources
when
necessary.

10.5 pts
C
Response is
somewhat
complete
and/or is
somewhat
inaccurate;
and/or does
not contain
sufficient
details and/or
explanation;
includes some
supporting
information
from the
Learning
Resources
when
necessary.

9 pts
D
Response is
incomplete or
is mostly
inaccurate;
lacks
sufficient
details and/or
explanation;
does not
include
supporting
information
from the
Learning
Resources
when
necessary.

0 pts
F
Response is
incomplete;
answers are
inaccurate
and/or not
explained; no
supporting
information
from the
Learning
Resources
when
necessary.

Criteria Ratings Pts

Discuss what
caused the
social class to
change. (15
points)

15 pts

How are your
race, ethnicity,
and social
class are
intertwined?
(15 points)

15 pts

15 pts
A

Response is
complete and
accurate;
contains
sufficient
details and/or
explanation;
includes
supporting
information
from the
Learning
Resources
when
necessary.

12 pts
B

Response is
complete and
mostly
accurate;
contains some
details and/or
explanation;
includes
supporting
information
from the
Learning
Resources
when
necessary.

10.5 pts
C

Response is
somewhat
complete
and/or is
somewhat
inaccurate;
and/or does
not contain
sufficient
details and/or
explanation;
includes some
supporting
information
from the
Learning
Resources
when
necessary.

9 pts
D

Response is
incomplete or
is mostly
inaccurate;
lacks
sufficient
details and/or
explanation;
does not
include
supporting
information
from the
Learning
Resources
when
necessary.

0 pts
F

Response is
incomplete;
answers are
inaccurate
and/or not
explained; no
supporting
information
from the
Learning
Resources
when
necessary.

15 pts
A
Response is
complete and
accurate;
contains
sufficient
details and/or
explanation;
includes
supporting
information
from the
Learning
Resources
when
necessary.

12 pts
B
Response is
complete and
mostly
accurate;
contains some
details and/or
explanation;
includes
supporting
information
from the
Learning
Resources
when
necessary.

10.5 pts
C
Response is
somewhat
complete
and/or is
somewhat
inaccurate;
and/or does
not contain
sufficient
details and/or
explanation;
includes some
supporting
information
from the
Learning
Resources
when
necessary.

9 pts
D
Response is
incomplete or
is mostly
inaccurate;
lacks
sufficient
details and/or
explanation;
does not
include
supporting
information
from the
Learning
Resources
when
necessary.

0 pts
F
Response is
incomplete;
answers are
inaccurate
and/or not
explained; no
supporting
information
from the
Learning
Resources
when
necessary.

Criteria Ratings Pts

Do you believe
your social
class will
change? Why
or why not?
(15 points)

15 pts

Quality of
Writing. (15
points)

15 pts

15 pts
A

Response is
complete and
accurate;
contains
sufficient
details and/or
explanation;
includes
supporting
information
from the
Learning
Resources
when
necessary.

12 pts
B

Response is
complete and
mostly
accurate;
contains some
details and/or
explanation;
includes
supporting
information
from the
Learning
Resources
when
necessary.

10.5 pts
C

Response is
somewhat
complete
and/or is
somewhat
inaccurate;
and/or does
not contain
sufficient
details and/or
explanation;
includes some
supporting
information
from the
Learning
Resources
when
necessary.

9 pts
D

Response is
incomplete or
is mostly
inaccurate;
lacks
sufficient
details and/or
explanation;
does not
include
supporting
information
from the
Learning
Resources
when
necessary.

0 pts
F

Response is
incomplete;
answers are
inaccurate
and/or not
explained; no
supporting
information
from the
Learning
Resources
when
necessary.

15 pts
A
Writing is clear
and organized
with few or no
errors in
mechanics,
usage,
grammar, or
spelling
(MUGS).
There is a
preponderance
of original
writing (i.e.,
use of own
words and
proper
paraphrasing).

12 pts
B
Writing is
mostly clear
and organized
with few
MUGS errors.
Writing is
original (i.e.,
use of own
words and
proper
paraphrasing).

10.5 pts
C
Writing is
somewhat
clear and
organized with
some MUGS
errors. Most
writing is
original (i.e.,
use of own
words and
proper
paraphrasing).

9 pts
D
Writing is
somewhat
unclear and
disorganized
and/or
contains
many MUGS
errors. There
is an overuse
of direct
quotations
and/or
ineffective
paraphrasing.

0 pts
F
Writing is
unclear
and/or
disorganized
and/or
contains
many MUGS
errors. There
is an
underuse of
original
writing and an
overuse of
directly
quoted
content.

Criteria Ratings Pts

Information
Documentation
(5 points)

5 pts

Total Points: 90

5 pts
A

Information from the
Learning Resources is
properly documented with
citation(s) and
reference(s) in correct
APA style.

3 pts
C

Information from the
Learning Resources is
partially documented with
citation(s) and/or
reference(s), and / or does
not follow correct APA
style.

0 pts
F

Information from the
Learning Resources is not
cited or referenced in any
way.

**## Week1_LearningResources_RacialandEthnicIdentities-Winter20252.pdf**

LEARNING RESOURCES

Note: Access to the textbook for this course is being provided to you directly in
the online classroom through an integration with VitalSource. The first time you
launch the eBook, you will need to register for an account. Click on the book
title, The Meaning of Difference, found in your Learning Resources list, and

then follow the onscreen instructions to access your eBook.

Review the Course Preview and read the Course Introduction

Rosenblum, K. E., & Travis T. C. (2016). The meaning of difference: American
constructions of race and ethnicity, sex and gender, social class, sexuality, and
disability (https://waldenu.instructure.com/courses/205473/modules/items/8688334) (7th ed.).
(https://waldenu.instructure.com/courses/205473/modules/items/8688334) New York, NY:
McGraw-Hill.

Section I, "Framework Essay"

Section I, Reading 1, "'Race' and the Construction of Human Identity"

Section I, Reading 4, "Real Indians: Identity and the Survival of Native America"

Section I, Reading 7, "Whiteness as an 'Unmarked' Cultural Category”

Section I, Reading 3, "The Evolution of Identity"

Select one of the following articles to review for your Application this week. (You do not need to
read them all.)

Adeleke, O. A., Bamidele, R., & Omokeji, R. (2014). Indigenous capitalist class, social
stratification, and life chances in contemporary Nigeria society
(http://www.iiste.org/Journals/index.php/PPAR/article/viewFile/14378/14686) . Public Policy and
Administration Research, 4(7), 11–15. Retrieved from
http://www.iiste.org/Journals/index.php/PPAR/article/viewFile/14378/14686

Required Readings 

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[https://waldenu.instructure.com/courses/205473/modules/items/8688334](https://waldenu.instructure.com/courses/205473/modules/items/8688334)

[http://www.iiste.org/Journals/index.php/PPAR/article/viewFile/14378/14686](http://www.iiste.org/Journals/index.php/PPAR/article/viewFile/14378/14686)

[http://www.iiste.org/Journals/index.php/PPAR/article/viewFile/14378/14686](http://www.iiste.org/Journals/index.php/PPAR/article/viewFile/14378/14686)

[http://www.iiste.org/Journals/index.php/PPAR/article/viewFile/14378/14686](http://www.iiste.org/Journals/index.php/PPAR/article/viewFile/14378/14686)

[http://www.iiste.org/Journals/index.php/PPAR/article/viewFile/14378/14686](http://www.iiste.org/Journals/index.php/PPAR/article/viewFile/14378/14686)

[http://www.iiste.org/Journals/index.php/PPAR/article/viewFile/14378/14686](http://www.iiste.org/Journals/index.php/PPAR/article/viewFile/14378/14686)

Birkelund, G. E., & Lemel, Y. (2013). Lifestyles and social stratification: An explorative
study of France and Norway (https://halshs.archives-ouvertes.fr/halshs-
00870457/document) . Retrieved from https://halshs.archives-ouvertes.fr/halshs-
00870457/document

BBC. (2016). What is India’s caste system? (http://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-india-
35650616) Retrieved from http://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-india-35650616

Mukherjee, R. (2000). Caste in itself, caste and class, or caste in class.
(http://jwsr.pitt.edu/ojs/index.php/jwsr/article/view/229) Journal of World-Systems Research,
6(2). doi:10.5195/jwsr.2000.229. Retrieved from
http://jwsr.pitt.edu/ojs/index.php/jwsr/article/view/229

Rankin, B., Ergin, M., & Göksen, F. (2014). A cultural map of Turkey.
(https://go.openathens.net/redirector/waldenu.edu?
url=https://doi.org/10.1177/1749975513494878) Cultural Sociology, 8 (2), 159–179.
doi:10.1177/1749975513494878

[https://halshs.archives-ouvertes.fr/halshs-00870457/document](https://halshs.archives-ouvertes.fr/halshs-00870457/document)

[https://halshs.archives-ouvertes.fr/halshs-00870457/document](https://halshs.archives-ouvertes.fr/halshs-00870457/document)

[https://halshs.archives-ouvertes.fr/halshs-00870457/document](https://halshs.archives-ouvertes.fr/halshs-00870457/document)

[https://halshs.archives-ouvertes.fr/halshs-00870457/document](https://halshs.archives-ouvertes.fr/halshs-00870457/document)

[https://halshs.archives-ouvertes.fr/halshs-00870457/document](https://halshs.archives-ouvertes.fr/halshs-00870457/document)

[http://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-india-35650616](http://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-india-35650616)

[http://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-india-35650616](http://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-india-35650616)

[http://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-india-35650616](http://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-india-35650616)

[http://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-india-35650616](http://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-india-35650616)

[http://jwsr.pitt.edu/ojs/index.php/jwsr/article/view/229](http://jwsr.pitt.edu/ojs/index.php/jwsr/article/view/229)

[http://jwsr.pitt.edu/ojs/index.php/jwsr/article/view/229](http://jwsr.pitt.edu/ojs/index.php/jwsr/article/view/229)

[http://jwsr.pitt.edu/ojs/index.php/jwsr/article/view/229](http://jwsr.pitt.edu/ojs/index.php/jwsr/article/view/229)

[http://jwsr.pitt.edu/ojs/index.php/jwsr/article/view/229](http://jwsr.pitt.edu/ojs/index.php/jwsr/article/view/229)

[https://go.openathens.net/redirector/waldenu.edu?url=https://doi.org/10.1177/1749975513494878](https://go.openathens.net/redirector/waldenu.edu?url=https://doi.org/10.1177/1749975513494878)

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**## Week1_Assignment8.pdf**

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Points 90
Submitting a text entry box or a file upload
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Allowed Attempts 2

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JOURNAL – SOCIAL CLASS
In the Discussion, you addressed how constructionism influences your racial and ethnic identities. The
concept of social class is also based on or influenced by constructionism. Social class categorizes
people according to their level of importance in society. According to the constructionist approach, social
processes, such as political, legal, economic, and other outside influences converge to categorize you
as one class or another. Since outside influences change over time, designations of social class may
change over time as well. For example, when labor unions were more prevalent in middle of the 20th
century, individuals who worked in manufacturing jobs were more likely to belong to the middle class. As
labor unions and wages decline, workers may be more likely to belong to the working class.

When you think of social class, you may think of wealth or power. These attributes do influence social
class and will be addressed further in Week 3. Characteristics of race, such as skin color, also can
influence social class. In some cultures, people may be assigned to a social class based on their skin,
hair, or eye color. For example, in a culture in which white people are considered to be in a higher social
class than dark people, the class of people in between may be based on the darkness of their skin, with
light-skinned black people seen as belonging to a higher class compared to dark-skinned black people.
In a Native American society, a dark-haired person may be considered to be in a higher social class than
a light-haired person. Dark hair matches expectations of appearance for members of a particular tribe.
Categorizing individuals by social class can lead to conflicts in defining racial and ethnic identities in that
these constructs are not concrete.

For this Journal, you explore an historical example of how social class evolved.

RESOURCES

Be sure to review the Learning Resources before completing this activity.
Click the weekly resources link to access the resources.

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PSYC_3005_Week1_Journal_Assignment_Rubric

To prepare for this Journal:

Review Readings 1, 4, and 7 in the course text, The Meaning of Difference. Pay particular attention
to social class and the biological definitions of race and ethnicity.
Select one of the articles from this week’s Learning Resources about social class in another country.
Consider how social class has changed over time in the country discussed in your selected article.

The Journal (3–4 pages):

Identify the country you selected and provide a brief overview of how social classes function within it.
Describe an historical example of how social class in general has changed over time in this country.
Discuss what caused it to change.
Consider your current social class and describe how your race, ethnicity, and social class are
intertwined.
Do you believe your social class will change? Why or why not?

Support your Journal with specific references to all resources used in its preparation.

Submit your Journal.

Before submitting your final assignment, you can check your draft for authenticity. To check
your draft, access the Turnitin Drafts from the Start Here area.

1. To submit your completed assignment, save your Assignment as
WK1Assgn_LastName_Firstinitial

2. Then, click on Start Assignment near the top of the page.
3. Next, click on Upload File and select Submit Assignment for review.

WEEKLY RESOURCES

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BY DAY 7

SUBMISSION INFORMATION

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Criteria Ratings Pts

Identify the
country you
selected and
provide an
overview of
how social
classes
function in it.
(10 points)

10 pts

Describe an
historical
example of
how social
class has
changed over
time. (15
points)

15 pts

10 pts
A

Response is
complete and
accurate;
contains
sufficient
details and/or
explanation;
includes
supporting
information
from the
Learning
Resources
when
necessary.

8 pts
B

Response is
complete and
mostly
accurate;
contains some
details and/or
explanation;
includes
supporting
information
from the
Learning
Resources
when
necessary.

7.5 pts
C

Response is
somewhat
complete
and/or is
somewhat
inaccurate;
and/or does
not contain
sufficient
details and/or
explanation;
includes some
supporting
information
from the
Learning
Resources
when
necessary.

6 pts
D

Response is
incomplete or
is mostly
inaccurate;
lacks
sufficient
details and/or
explanation;
does not
include
supporting
information
from the
Learning
Resources
when
necessary.

0 pts
F

Response is
incomplete;
answers are
inaccurate
and/or not
explained; no
supporting
information
from the
Learning
Resources
when
necessary.

15 pts
A
Response is
complete and
accurate;
contains
sufficient
details and/or
explanation;
includes
supporting
information
from the
Learning
Resources
when
necessary.

12 pts
B
Response is
complete and
mostly
accurate;
contains some
details and/or
explanation;
includes
supporting
information
from the
Learning
Resources
when
necessary.

10.5 pts
C
Response is
somewhat
complete
and/or is
somewhat
inaccurate;
and/or does
not contain
sufficient
details and/or
explanation;
includes some
supporting
information
from the
Learning
Resources
when
necessary.

9 pts
D
Response is
incomplete or
is mostly
inaccurate;
lacks
sufficient
details and/or
explanation;
does not
include
supporting
information
from the
Learning
Resources
when
necessary.

0 pts
F
Response is
incomplete;
answers are
inaccurate
and/or not
explained; no
supporting
information
from the
Learning
Resources
when
necessary.

Criteria Ratings Pts

Discuss what
caused the
social class to
change. (15
points)

15 pts

How are your
race, ethnicity,
and social
class are
intertwined?
(15 points)

15 pts

15 pts
A

Response is
complete and
accurate;
contains
sufficient
details and/or
explanation;
includes
supporting
information
from the
Learning
Resources
when
necessary.

12 pts
B

Response is
complete and
mostly
accurate;
contains some
details and/or
explanation;
includes
supporting
information
from the
Learning
Resources
when
necessary.

10.5 pts
C

Response is
somewhat
complete
and/or is
somewhat
inaccurate;
and/or does
not contain
sufficient
details and/or
explanation;
includes some
supporting
information
from the
Learning
Resources
when
necessary.

9 pts
D

Response is
incomplete or
is mostly
inaccurate;
lacks
sufficient
details and/or
explanation;
does not
include
supporting
information
from the
Learning
Resources
when
necessary.

0 pts
F

Response is
incomplete;
answers are
inaccurate
and/or not
explained; no
supporting
information
from the
Learning
Resources
when
necessary.

15 pts
A
Response is
complete and
accurate;
contains
sufficient
details and/or
explanation;
includes
supporting
information
from the
Learning
Resources
when
necessary.

12 pts
B
Response is
complete and
mostly
accurate;
contains some
details and/or
explanation;
includes
supporting
information
from the
Learning
Resources
when
necessary.

10.5 pts
C
Response is
somewhat
complete
and/or is
somewhat
inaccurate;
and/or does
not contain
sufficient
details and/or
explanation;
includes some
supporting
information
from the
Learning
Resources
when
necessary.

9 pts
D
Response is
incomplete or
is mostly
inaccurate;
lacks
sufficient
details and/or
explanation;
does not
include
supporting
information
from the
Learning
Resources
when
necessary.

0 pts
F
Response is
incomplete;
answers are
inaccurate
and/or not
explained; no
supporting
information
from the
Learning
Resources
when
necessary.

Criteria Ratings Pts

Do you believe
your social
class will
change? Why
or why not?
(15 points)

15 pts

Quality of
Writing. (15
points)

15 pts

15 pts
A

Response is
complete and
accurate;
contains
sufficient
details and/or
explanation;
includes
supporting
information
from the
Learning
Resources
when
necessary.

12 pts
B

Response is
complete and
mostly
accurate;
contains some
details and/or
explanation;
includes
supporting
information
from the
Learning
Resources
when
necessary.

10.5 pts
C

Response is
somewhat
complete
and/or is
somewhat
inaccurate;
and/or does
not contain
sufficient
details and/or
explanation;
includes some
supporting
information
from the
Learning
Resources
when
necessary.

9 pts
D

Response is
incomplete or
is mostly
inaccurate;
lacks
sufficient
details and/or
explanation;
does not
include
supporting
information
from the
Learning
Resources
when
necessary.

0 pts
F

Response is
incomplete;
answers are
inaccurate
and/or not
explained; no
supporting
information
from the
Learning
Resources
when
necessary.

15 pts
A
Writing is clear
and organized
with few or no
errors in
mechanics,
usage,
grammar, or
spelling
(MUGS).
There is a
preponderance
of original
writing (i.e.,
use of own
words and
proper
paraphrasing).

12 pts
B
Writing is
mostly clear
and organized
with few
MUGS errors.
Writing is
original (i.e.,
use of own
words and
proper
paraphrasing).

10.5 pts
C
Writing is
somewhat
clear and
organized with
some MUGS
errors. Most
writing is
original (i.e.,
use of own
words and
proper
paraphrasing).

9 pts
D
Writing is
somewhat
unclear and
disorganized
and/or
contains
many MUGS
errors. There
is an overuse
of direct
quotations
and/or
ineffective
paraphrasing.

0 pts
F
Writing is
unclear
and/or
disorganized
and/or
contains
many MUGS
errors. There
is an
underuse of
original
writing and an
overuse of
directly
quoted
content.

Criteria Ratings Pts

Information
Documentation
(5 points)

5 pts

Total Points: 90

5 pts
A

Information from the
Learning Resources is
properly documented with
citation(s) and
reference(s) in correct
APA style.

3 pts
C

Information from the
Learning Resources is
partially documented with
citation(s) and/or
reference(s), and / or does
not follow correct APA
style.

0 pts
F

Information from the
Learning Resources is not
cited or referenced in any
way.

**## Week1_LearningResources_RacialandEthnicIdentities-Winter20252.pdf**

LEARNING RESOURCES

Note: Access to the textbook for this course is being provided to you directly in
the online classroom through an integration with VitalSource. The first time you
launch the eBook, you will need to register for an account. Click on the book
title, The Meaning of Difference, found in your Learning Resources list, and

then follow the onscreen instructions to access your eBook.

Review the Course Preview and read the Course Introduction

Rosenblum, K. E., & Travis T. C. (2016). The meaning of difference: American
constructions of race and ethnicity, sex and gender, social class, sexuality, and
disability (https://waldenu.instructure.com/courses/205473/modules/items/8688334) (7th ed.).
(https://waldenu.instructure.com/courses/205473/modules/items/8688334) New York, NY:
McGraw-Hill.

Section I, "Framework Essay"

Section I, Reading 1, "'Race' and the Construction of Human Identity"

Section I, Reading 4, "Real Indians: Identity and the Survival of Native America"

Section I, Reading 7, "Whiteness as an 'Unmarked' Cultural Category”

Section I, Reading 3, "The Evolution of Identity"

Select one of the following articles to review for your Application this week. (You do not need to
read them all.)

Adeleke, O. A., Bamidele, R., & Omokeji, R. (2014). Indigenous capitalist class, social
stratification, and life chances in contemporary Nigeria society
(http://www.iiste.org/Journals/index.php/PPAR/article/viewFile/14378/14686) . Public Policy and
Administration Research, 4(7), 11–15. Retrieved from
http://www.iiste.org/Journals/index.php/PPAR/article/viewFile/14378/14686

Required Readings 

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[http://www.iiste.org/Journals/index.php/PPAR/article/viewFile/14378/14686](http://www.iiste.org/Journals/index.php/PPAR/article/viewFile/14378/14686)

[http://www.iiste.org/Journals/index.php/PPAR/article/viewFile/14378/14686](http://www.iiste.org/Journals/index.php/PPAR/article/viewFile/14378/14686)

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Birkelund, G. E., & Lemel, Y. (2013). Lifestyles and social stratification: An explorative
study of France and Norway (https://halshs.archives-ouvertes.fr/halshs-
00870457/document) . Retrieved from https://halshs.archives-ouvertes.fr/halshs-
00870457/document

BBC. (2016). What is India’s caste system? (http://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-india-
35650616) Retrieved from http://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-india-35650616

Mukherjee, R. (2000). Caste in itself, caste and class, or caste in class.
(http://jwsr.pitt.edu/ojs/index.php/jwsr/article/view/229) Journal of World-Systems Research,
6(2). doi:10.5195/jwsr.2000.229. Retrieved from
http://jwsr.pitt.edu/ojs/index.php/jwsr/article/view/229

Rankin, B., Ergin, M., & Göksen, F. (2014). A cultural map of Turkey.
(https://go.openathens.net/redirector/waldenu.edu?
url=https://doi.org/10.1177/1749975513494878) Cultural Sociology, 8 (2), 159–179.
doi:10.1177/1749975513494878

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[https://halshs.archives-ouvertes.fr/halshs-00870457/document](https://halshs.archives-ouvertes.fr/halshs-00870457/document)

[http://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-india-35650616](http://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-india-35650616)

[http://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-india-35650616](http://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-india-35650616)

[http://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-india-35650616](http://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-india-35650616)

[http://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-india-35650616](http://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-india-35650616)

[http://jwsr.pitt.edu/ojs/index.php/jwsr/article/view/229](http://jwsr.pitt.edu/ojs/index.php/jwsr/article/view/229)

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JOURNAL – SOCIAL CLASS
In the Discussion, you addressed how constructionism influences your racial and ethnic identities. The
concept of social class is also based on or influenced by constructionism. Social class categorizes
people according to their level of importance in society. According to the constructionist approach, social
processes, such as political, legal, economic, and other outside influences converge to categorize you
as one class or another. Since outside influences change over time, designations of social class may
change over time as well. For example, when labor unions were more prevalent in middle of the 20th
century, individuals who worked in manufacturing jobs were more likely to belong to the middle class. As
labor unions and wages decline, workers may be more likely to belong to the working class.

When you think of social class, you may think of wealth or power. These attributes do influence social
class and will be addressed further in Week 3. Characteristics of race, such as skin color, also can
influence social class. In some cultures, people may be assigned to a social class based on their skin,
hair, or eye color. For example, in a culture in which white people are considered to be in a higher social
class than dark people, the class of people in between may be based on the darkness of their skin, with
light-skinned black people seen as belonging to a higher class compared to dark-skinned black people.
In a Native American society, a dark-haired person may be considered to be in a higher social class than
a light-haired person. Dark hair matches expectations of appearance for members of a particular tribe.
Categorizing individuals by social class can lead to conflicts in defining racial and ethnic identities in that
these constructs are not concrete.

For this Journal, you explore an historical example of how social class evolved.

RESOURCES

Be sure to review the Learning Resources before completing this activity.
Click the weekly resources link to access the resources.

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PSYC_3005_Week1_Journal_Assignment_Rubric

To prepare for this Journal:

Review Readings 1, 4, and 7 in the course text, The Meaning of Difference. Pay particular attention
to social class and the biological definitions of race and ethnicity.
Select one of the articles from this week’s Learning Resources about social class in another country.
Consider how social class has changed over time in the country discussed in your selected article.

The Journal (3–4 pages):

Identify the country you selected and provide a brief overview of how social classes function within it.
Describe an historical example of how social class in general has changed over time in this country.
Discuss what caused it to change.
Consider your current social class and describe how your race, ethnicity, and social class are
intertwined.
Do you believe your social class will change? Why or why not?

Support your Journal with specific references to all resources used in its preparation.

Submit your Journal.

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Criteria Ratings Pts

Identify the
country you
selected and
provide an
overview of
how social
classes
function in it.
(10 points)

10 pts

Describe an
historical
example of
how social
class has
changed over
time. (15
points)

15 pts

10 pts
A

Response is
complete and
accurate;
contains
sufficient
details and/or
explanation;
includes
supporting
information
from the
Learning
Resources
when
necessary.

8 pts
B

Response is
complete and
mostly
accurate;
contains some
details and/or
explanation;
includes
supporting
information
from the
Learning
Resources
when
necessary.

7.5 pts
C

Response is
somewhat
complete
and/or is
somewhat
inaccurate;
and/or does
not contain
sufficient
details and/or
explanation;
includes some
supporting
information
from the
Learning
Resources
when
necessary.

6 pts
D

Response is
incomplete or
is mostly
inaccurate;
lacks
sufficient
details and/or
explanation;
does not
include
supporting
information
from the
Learning
Resources
when
necessary.

0 pts
F

Response is
incomplete;
answers are
inaccurate
and/or not
explained; no
supporting
information
from the
Learning
Resources
when
necessary.

15 pts
A
Response is
complete and
accurate;
contains
sufficient
details and/or
explanation;
includes
supporting
information
from the
Learning
Resources
when
necessary.

12 pts
B
Response is
complete and
mostly
accurate;
contains some
details and/or
explanation;
includes
supporting
information
from the
Learning
Resources
when
necessary.

10.5 pts
C
Response is
somewhat
complete
and/or is
somewhat
inaccurate;
and/or does
not contain
sufficient
details and/or
explanation;
includes some
supporting
information
from the
Learning
Resources
when
necessary.

9 pts
D
Response is
incomplete or
is mostly
inaccurate;
lacks
sufficient
details and/or
explanation;
does not
include
supporting
information
from the
Learning
Resources
when
necessary.

0 pts
F
Response is
incomplete;
answers are
inaccurate
and/or not
explained; no
supporting
information
from the
Learning
Resources
when
necessary.

Criteria Ratings Pts

Discuss what
caused the
social class to
change. (15
points)

15 pts

How are your
race, ethnicity,
and social
class are
intertwined?
(15 points)

15 pts

15 pts
A

Response is
complete and
accurate;
contains
sufficient
details and/or
explanation;
includes
supporting
information
from the
Learning
Resources
when
necessary.

12 pts
B

Response is
complete and
mostly
accurate;
contains some
details and/or
explanation;
includes
supporting
information
from the
Learning
Resources
when
necessary.

10.5 pts
C

Response is
somewhat
complete
and/or is
somewhat
inaccurate;
and/or does
not contain
sufficient
details and/or
explanation;
includes some
supporting
information
from the
Learning
Resources
when
necessary.

9 pts
D

Response is
incomplete or
is mostly
inaccurate;
lacks
sufficient
details and/or
explanation;
does not
include
supporting
information
from the
Learning
Resources
when
necessary.

0 pts
F

Response is
incomplete;
answers are
inaccurate
and/or not
explained; no
supporting
information
from the
Learning
Resources
when
necessary.

15 pts
A
Response is
complete and
accurate;
contains
sufficient
details and/or
explanation;
includes
supporting
information
from the
Learning
Resources
when
necessary.

12 pts
B
Response is
complete and
mostly
accurate;
contains some
details and/or
explanation;
includes
supporting
information
from the
Learning
Resources
when
necessary.

10.5 pts
C
Response is
somewhat
complete
and/or is
somewhat
inaccurate;
and/or does
not contain
sufficient
details and/or
explanation;
includes some
supporting
information
from the
Learning
Resources
when
necessary.

9 pts
D
Response is
incomplete or
is mostly
inaccurate;
lacks
sufficient
details and/or
explanation;
does not
include
supporting
information
from the
Learning
Resources
when
necessary.

0 pts
F
Response is
incomplete;
answers are
inaccurate
and/or not
explained; no
supporting
information
from the
Learning
Resources
when
necessary.

Criteria Ratings Pts

Do you believe
your social
class will
change? Why
or why not?
(15 points)

15 pts

Quality of
Writing. (15
points)

15 pts

15 pts
A

Response is
complete and
accurate;
contains
sufficient
details and/or
explanation;
includes
supporting
information
from the
Learning
Resources
when
necessary.

12 pts
B

Response is
complete and
mostly
accurate;
contains some
details and/or
explanation;
includes
supporting
information
from the
Learning
Resources
when
necessary.

10.5 pts
C

Response is
somewhat
complete
and/or is
somewhat
inaccurate;
and/or does
not contain
sufficient
details and/or
explanation;
includes some
supporting
information
from the
Learning
Resources
when
necessary.

9 pts
D

Response is
incomplete or
is mostly
inaccurate;
lacks
sufficient
details and/or
explanation;
does not
include
supporting
information
from the
Learning
Resources
when
necessary.

0 pts
F

Response is
incomplete;
answers are
inaccurate
and/or not
explained; no
supporting
information
from the
Learning
Resources
when
necessary.

15 pts
A
Writing is clear
and organized
with few or no
errors in
mechanics,
usage,
grammar, or
spelling
(MUGS).
There is a
preponderance
of original
writing (i.e.,
use of own
words and
proper
paraphrasing).

12 pts
B
Writing is
mostly clear
and organized
with few
MUGS errors.
Writing is
original (i.e.,
use of own
words and
proper
paraphrasing).

10.5 pts
C
Writing is
somewhat
clear and
organized with
some MUGS
errors. Most
writing is
original (i.e.,
use of own
words and
proper
paraphrasing).

9 pts
D
Writing is
somewhat
unclear and
disorganized
and/or
contains
many MUGS
errors. There
is an overuse
of direct
quotations
and/or
ineffective
paraphrasing.

0 pts
F
Writing is
unclear
and/or
disorganized
and/or
contains
many MUGS
errors. There
is an
underuse of
original
writing and an
overuse of
directly
quoted
content.

Criteria Ratings Pts

Information
Documentation
(5 points)

5 pts

Total Points: 90

5 pts
A

Information from the
Learning Resources is
properly documented with
citation(s) and
reference(s) in correct
APA style.

3 pts
C

Information from the
Learning Resources is
partially documented with
citation(s) and/or
reference(s), and / or does
not follow correct APA
style.

0 pts
F

Information from the
Learning Resources is not
cited or referenced in any
way.