Struggles for Equality

Explain Steinbergs thesis about the ignominious origins of ethnic pluralism in the United States, and then link his thesis to the videos and other assigned readings in this Block. Finally, tell in specific terms how his thesis helps us understand American politics today, giving at least two contemporary examples of your own.

INSTRUCTIONS:

• Write an essay of 4-5 pages using 12-point font and double spaced with pages numbered, in which you show you understand the various struggles for equality in the United States as outlined in this Block. Be sure to have a thesis that makes an argument. Be sure to make reference to the readings in the Block, and to the readings in the course so far as appropriate.
• For contemporary examples, you may use news reports, which you should cite appropriately. Otherwise, use only your textbook and information on the course website for sources. To make sure you are honing your critical reading, thinking and writing skills, no use of AI is appropriate for this assignment. All ideas and work should be your own. Be sure to cite your sources as you use them, and provide a works-cited page.
• Please review the general comments on the Block 1 essays as well as the specific comments on your Block 1 essay. Be sure to proofread, including for clarity.
• Hint: As with an exam or any other assessment, this assignment asks you to show you have completed the readings and watched the videos assigned.
• As usual, the more specific you are in your discussion, the more you make reference to the assignments from the Block, and the more you demonstrate critical thinking, the higher your grade will be.
• You do not need to tell the whole history of Steinberg’s chapter. Just explain his thesis and why he makes the argument he does. Then connect the videos to his thesis, then give two contemporary examples.

Reading related to this essay, specific example should be from these readings