Educational Aspirations

Write a comprehensive essay addressing the below questions and articles. Notably, you are not limited only to the provide resources, you can incorporate as many additional resources as needed to support and substantiate your overall argument or thesis.   Remember that is an Opinion Essay that presents the author’s point of view(s) on a particular subject(s) supported by reasoning, examples, and research   Accordingly, there are NO wrong or right answers to the questions and you will NOT be graded by the such rather by your ability to formulate a rational argument and support/defend it…Conceptual Frameworks: Be assured to invoke an academic tone and utilize scholarly resources, APA format, and synthesize connections to- Growth Mindset (Week I & II)- Overcoming Obstacles & Setbacks (Week III & IV)- Diversity & Inclusion (Week V & VI) ————————————————————————————————————————————————I. Which do you believe plays a more important role in the evident societal inequalities and discrimination: Race or Class? Why?? Consider one’s overall educational aspirations and vocational trajectory in relations one’s own internal (e.g. shyness) and external barriers.? Consider if “our society is structured so that certain groups are setup to fail and these same groups are inherently placed at a disadvantage.” i. What are your thoughts?        ii. What are Examples?      iii. Write a comprehensive and constructive argument explaining your position.1.Why do inequalities and discrimination persist in our ever-expanding global economy, esp. when people and nations are supposed to: (i)  value multiculturalism and diversity,  (ii)  assure fair treatment and equal opportunity to all, and (iii) discrimination + racism are supposed to be things of the past and no longer play a role in the fabric of our society and one’s ability to progress? i. What are your thoughts?        ii. What are Examples?      iii. Write a comprehensive and constructive argument explaining your position.2. Read the Case of Felix Hernandez Vs. Randall Clay In your opinion, who is the more successful of the two individuals (Mr. Hernandez or Mr. Clay)? Why?  a. Do you think that race or class played a more important role in this article (or maybe they are linked and inseparable)? Why? b. What does it mean to be successful (to you)? Consider both societal values and your own personal values/beliefs and how they differ. c. Consider the idea “certain groups and individuals are behind because of their own lack of effort and they do not work as hard or try.”Summarize the article.              ii. What are Examples?      iii. Write a comprehensive and constructive argument explaining your position3. Read “The Strange Engima of Race in Contemporary America” by Eduardo Bonilla Silva.i. Summarize the article.          ii. What are Examples?      iii. Write a comprehensive and constructive argument explaining your position.4. Read “White Privilege” by Peggy McIntoshThis article was written over four decades ago, how is it concurrently relevant and how has it changed?i. Summarize the article.                        ii. What are Examples?          iii. Write a comprehensive and constructive argument explaining your position.4a. In the article by Peggy McIntosh, White Privilege, at the beginning she mentions gender inequality but does not expand on this topic.How would you expand on this issue [of genderism] as relevant and its key issue(s)?  Do gender privileges?Many people who are double minorities (i.e. Black women) or triple (Gay Latinx women) find themselves torn between multiple worlds i. What are your thoughts                          ii. What are Examples?      iii. Write a comprehensive and constructive argument explaining your position.5. Read “Uses of Global Poverty” by Diane Eglitis i. Summarize the article.                          ii. What are Examples?          iii. Write a comprehensive and constructive argument explaining your position.6. In Rage of a Privileged Class, Ellis Cose (1994) argued that      Unlike most individuals, Middle Class & Educated Minorities (MCEM) believe their race plays a more important in continuing inequalities Notably, MCEM rage is fueled by “America’s Broken Covenant”—the pact ensuring that if you work hard, get a good job and good education,and play by the rules, you will be allowed to advance and achieve to the limits of your ability (despite your race, gender, sexual orient., etc)In essence, they argue that despite the fact that they “have done everything right” (i.e. educated, good jobs) that they are still at a significant  disadvantage, viewed as lesser, discriminated against and/or treated unequally (i.e. make less with same education/experience, etc). Thus, they conclude their race not class is the main reason for their unequal/unfair treatment.  Esp. since MCEM have achieved relatively the same social status, class, educational level, and other accomplishments as their non-minority counterparts? Consider the notion that “if certain minority groups would just stop complaining and work hard instead of expecting underserved handouts and society to accommodate/(re)adjust to suit them then they could be successful”…Hard work, continuous effort and determination are keyi. What are your thoughts                          ii. What are Examples?      iii. Write a comprehensive and constructive argument explaining your position.****This is  a final grade paper *******scholarly and academic resources***