case study rough draft : Changing Demographics in the U.S.

Required Resources

Read/review the following resources for this activity:

Textbook: Chapter 9
Lesson

Link (website):
- Review the two columns comparing the 1790 Census categories with the 2020 Census categories.

Instructions

This week you learned about the U.S. Census Bureaus most recent racial and ethnic categories. For this assignment, we will analyze the concepts of race, ethnicity, and gender as social constructs, just as sociologists do. We will examine racial and ethnic categories used in the 2020 Census with the four racial, ethnic, and gender categories used in the 1790 Census: Free white males, free white females, all other free persons, slaves (Pew Research Center, 2020).

*This assignment is adapted from Glaser (2018).

In 23 pages, write an essay that uses these headings and provides this information:

Section 1: Case Study Subject

In this section, identify one person to focus on in your case study (this person can be you, someone you know, or a public figure).

Section 2: Analysis

In this section, explain how this person might have been categorized by the 1790 Census and explain how this person would have been categorized by the 2020 Census.
Compare and contrast how this persons two potential categorizations on the 1790 and 2020. How does this demonstrate that the concepts of race, ethnicity, and even gender change over time as social constructs?

Section 3: Reflection

In this section, suggest changes to ethnic, racial, and/or gender categories in a future U.S. census. What changes or new categories would most accurately show the diversity of the U.S. population, improve education about inequalities, and promote social justice? Explain your recommendations.

Writing Requirements (APA Format)

Length: 2-3 pages total
1-inch margins
Double spaced
12-point Times New Roman font
Page number in the upper right of all pages
Parenthetical in-text citations included and formatted in APA style

Grading

This activity will be graded based on Essay (W5) Grading Rubric.

Outcomes

CO3: Analyze the concepts of culture and society.
CO4: Analyze interactions between ethnic or racial groups in social organizations based on the cultural characteristics of the groups.
CO5: Examine the impact of cultural differences related to the changing demographics of the United States and the globalization of markets.
CO6: Compare and contrast multicultural issues related to subgroups identified by categories in addition to or other than race and ethnicity.

Due Date

By 11:59 p.m. MT on Sunday

References

Pew Research Center. (2020). What Census calls us: A historical timeline.

Glaser, L.B. (2018, May 10). Sociology department launches Active Learning Initiative project. Cornell Chronicle.

Rubric

Essay (W5) Grading Rubric

Essay (W5) Grading Rubric
Criteria	Ratings	Pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeIdentifies subject of case study.	10 ptsClearly identifies the person chosen as the subject of this case study.0 ptsDoes not identify the person chosen as the subject of this case study.	10 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeExplanation of how the 1790 and 2020 census categories apply to the subject.	60 ptsThorough analysis of how 1790 and 2020 census categories for race, ethnicity, and gender apply to the subject.54 ptsAnalysis of how 1790 and 2020 census categories for race, ethnicity, and gender apply to the subject, though additional details could provide a stronger examination of the concepts. 48 ptsSome analysis of how 1790 and 2020 census categories for race, ethnicity, and gender apply to the subject. Additional support and details are needed to clarify points or improve accuracy.42 ptsMissing or inaccurate analysis of how 1790 and 2020 census categories for race, ethnicity, and gender apply to the subject.0 ptsNo effort	60 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeCompare/contrast demographic changes over time.	60 ptsThorough compare/contrast of categorizations is provided. Student provides a thorough analysis of how race, ethnicity, and gender change over time, and how these concepts are social constructs.54 ptsCompares/contrast of categorizations is provided. Student provides a mostly thorough analysis of how race, ethnicity, and gender change over time, and how these concepts are social constructs. 48 ptsComparison/contrast of categorizations is provided. Student provides an adequate analysis of how race, ethnicity, and gender change over time, and how these concepts are social constructs.42 ptsStudent fails to provide an adequate comparison/contrast of categorizations and/or at thorough analysis of how race, ethnicity, and gender change over time, and how these concepts are social constructs.0 ptsNo effort	60 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeReflection on future census categories	30 ptsThe central idea is developed and expanded with depth of critical thought. Student thoroughly describes what ethnic, racial, and/or gender categories would be best for a future census.27 ptsThe central idea is discernible and developed. Student describes what ethnic, racial, and/or gender categories would be best for a future census. 24 ptsThe central idea needs more development with points tying back to the thesis. Student describes what ethnic, racial, and/or gender categories would be best for a future census.21 ptsThe central idea is not developed, and the analysis lacks critical thought. Student fails to adequately describe what ethnic, racial, and/or gender categories would be best for a future census.0 ptsNo effort	30 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeWriting mechanics and usage	20 ptsThe writing is free of major errors in grammar, spelling, and punctuation that would detract from a clear reading of the paper.17 ptsThe writing contains a few major errors in grammar, spelling, and punctuation, but the errors do not detract from a clear reading of the paper. 15 ptsThe writing contains some major errors in grammar, spelling, and punctuation that need to be addressed for a clearer reading of the paper.13 ptsThe writing contains several major errors in grammar, spelling, and punctuation that impede a clear reading of the paper.0 ptsNo effort	20 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeAPA formatting	20 ptsPaper is formatted in APA style (i.e. references page, 12-point font, double spacing, and page numbers). All citations and references are in APA format.17 ptsPaper is mostly formatted in APA style. Some minor errors may exist in citation and reference format, but it does not interfere with understanding the source of the information. 15 ptsPaper is somewhat formatted in APA style. Some errors may exist in citation and reference format that need to be addressed to clarify the source of information.13 ptsPaper is not formatted in APA style. Formatting contains several errors that suggest a lack of understanding of APA format.0 ptsNo effort	20 pts

Total Points: 200

Requirements: in description

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