Paper 2 Draft 1 Assignment
The questions below are based on the articles you have studied in class. You should have a copy of the articles with you.
Read the three questions below carefully and then choose only ONE. Write a thesis-centered essay of at least 500 words in response to this one question. Be sure your essay addresses all parts of the question.
As you develop your essay, make sure that you provide sufficient support and explanation by integrating examples from the readings (“Confessions of a Bad Feminist” by Roxane Gay and “My Least Favorite Question” by Patricia Park) throughout your essay. Analyze your examples to show their relevance to your argument. Use your own observations, experiences, or other sources to develop your claims.
- To what extent do assumptions from other people shape our identities?
- Do you think identity is singular or multiple? Why?
- How can the media we consume about ourselves and/or others impact our understanding of ourselves for better or worse?