Blog about a recent newspaper article, magazine article, movie clip, TV ad, or other non-fiction source that gets you thinking and questioning some aspect of Social Injustice in society today. Look for aspects of the topic that are more controversial, that make you think/question, and not for something that you already know and are comfortable with. Also, please do not just Google "Social injustice". Use your in-class journal writing, as well as your own eyes and brain to find something that speaks to you about Social Injustice, something that you REALLY have SOMETHING to say.
These texts could explore one or more of the essential questions for the quarter and/or questions of your own:
• Why do Social Injustices exist and what makes them occur?
• Do we-as individuals-have a responsibility to address them?
• What explains that some people chose to act and address these injustices, while others are bystanders?
Include in your post: (1) a link to your text, (2) commentary on how this text got you thinking (affirming/contradicting) your own views about that specific Social Injustice in society (include specific references from the text by paraphrasing and'or including specific quotes).
(3) commentary about why you are choosing to write about this issue of Social Injustice. In other words-why do you care about this issue? What are you hoping to discover by exploring this issue? What are you hoping to help others see by writing about it?
In addition, read posts by others and comment thoughtfully on their ideas. This is a conversation. You may ask questions, agree and disagree (respectfully) with one another, contribute additional relevant information, share a related personal experience; in short, you may respond in any way that furthers the conversation about the ideas presented in the original post.
Due Dates: Blog Comments: Monday, March 23 by 7am
Blog Responses: Tuesday, March 24 by 12 pm.
