Assignment #8a:Assignment: Critical Analysis of A Class Divided

Assignment Description:

This assignment requires you to critically analyze the film A Class Divided by Jane Elliott through the lens of psychological concepts related to prejudice, intergroup conflict, stereotyping, and social oppression. You will explore how the interactions between blue-eyed and brown-eyed children mirror broader societal dynamics between dominant and marginalized groups.

Drawing on concepts from the assigned chapter, course lectures, and classroom discussions, you will identify situational and structural factors that contribute to intergroup conflict and discrimination. In addition, you will reflect on the psychological and emotional consequences of social oppression and suggest strategies for reducing prejudice and racism.

Learning Objectives:

By completing this assignment, students will:

1. Analyze how power dynamics and social categorization contribute to intergroup conflict.
2. Apply key psychological concepts such as stereotyping, in-group/out-group bias, and social identity theory.
3. Evaluate the emotional and cognitive effects of discrimination on marginalized individuals.
4. Propose evidence-based strategies for reducing prejudice and promoting social justice.

Instructions:

Your paper should address the following:

1. Comparison with Society:
   • Explain how the relationship between the blue-eyed and brown-eyed children reflects intergroup relations in broader society.
   • Identify parallels in real-world situations (e.g., racial, ethnic, or class-based conflict).
2. Theoretical Application:
   • Unequal power/status
   • Social categorization
   • Stereotyping
   • Cultural ideologies
   • In-group/out-group dynamics
   • Apply relevant concepts such as:
   • Cite course readings or lecture materials to support your analysis.
3. Psychological Effects of Oppression:
   • Describe how members of the oppressed group in the film responded emotionally and behaviorally.
   • Discuss how this experience relates to the lived experiences of marginalized groups in society.
4. Reducing Prejudice:
   • Using the film and course content, describe how prejudice and racism might be reduced.
   • Suggest evidence-based interventions (e.g., contact theory, education, empathy development).

Formatting Guidelines:

• Length: 34 double-spaced pages (approximately 800-1,000words)
• Font: Times New Roman, 12 pt

Citation Style: APA 7th edition (in-text citations and reference list required

A Class Divided Critical Analysis Rubric (25 Points Total)

Total Points: 25

(Due March 16)

ASSIGNMENT #8B UNDERSTANDING POLICE VIOLENCE

In this essay, you are asked to examine the issue of police violence by addressing the following areas:

1. Causes Identify and discuss what you perceive to be the underlying causes of police violence. Consider social, psychological, cultural, and institutional factors that contribute to the problem.
2. Effects Analyze the effects of police violence on individuals, families, and communities. Reflect on both short-term and long-term consequences, including psychological, social, and cultural impacts.
3. Addressing the Issue Suggest possible approaches for addressing or reducing police violence. These may include community-based initiatives, institutional reforms, educational strategies, or other solutions grounded in theory and research.
4. Integration of Course Concepts Incorporate relevant theories and concepts from the assigned chapter and PowerPoint presentation to strengthen your analysis. Be sure to make explicit connections between the course material and your reflections.

Expectations:

• Respond in a clear, organized, and thoughtful manner.
• Use examples where appropriate to support your discussion.
• Demonstrate engagement with both the course materials and the broader social issue
  

  25-Point Grading Rubric

  Assignment #8B: Understanding Police Violence

  Category	Excellent	Satisfactory	Needs Improvement	Max Points
  Causes of Police Violence	Thorough and well-reasoned discussion of social, psychological, cultural, and institutional causes with strong insight	Discusses causes with some depth; analysis is present but limited	Causes vague, incomplete, or oversimplified	6
  Effects on Individuals, Families, and Communities	Insightful analysis of short- and long-term psychological, social, and cultural effects across multiple levels	Adequate discussion of effects with limited depth or clarity	Superficial, incomplete, or narrowly focused discussion	6
  Addressing / Reducing Police Violence	Thoughtful, realistic, and well-supported solutions grounded in theory or research	Relevant solutions offered but underdeveloped or weakly supported	Solutions vague, unrealistic, or missing	5
  Integration of Course Concepts	Strong integration of theories and concepts from chapter and PowerPoint with explicit connections	Uses course concepts but connections are general or inconsistent	Minimal or incorrect use of course concepts	5
  Organization, Clarity, & Engagement	Clear, organized, thoughtful writing with strong engagement and examples	Generally clear writing with minor organizational issues	Unclear, poorly organized, or lacks engagement	3