Purpose: In this assignment, you will use facts on health disparities between Native Americans and Americans of other races to discuss why medical care may be received differently between the two groups. Steps: 1. Read the Indian Health Service’s factsheet on health disparities between Native Americans and all other American races (https://www.ihs.gov/newsroom/factsheets/disparities/). The same article is also attached to the end of this writing assignment. In one paragraph, briefly summarize the paper’s findings and the proposed explanations for why these disparities exist. 2. Scenario 1: Suppose a doctor who is not Native American sees two patients for an annual wellness check-up. One of the patients is Native American and the other is not. If she asks the Native American patient about his sugar consumption and alcohol use, but does not ask the other patient about these behaviors, is this more likely to be statistical or taste-based discrimination? Refer to the table at the end of the article and use economic reasoning. You can describe this as “Scenario 1” in your essay, e.g. “In Scenario 1, the doctor is…”. 3. Scenario 2: Suppose a doctor who is not Native American sees two patients of the same age and gender with cancer of the same stage and type. One of the patients is Native American and the other is not. If she proposes different treatments for these patients, is this more likely to be statistical or taste-based discrimination? Refer to the table at the end of the article and use economic reasoning. You can describe this as “Scenario 2” in your essay, e.g. “In Scenario 2, the doctor is…”. 4. Suppose a white doctor gives the same medical advice to a white patient and to a Native American patient. Why might the Native American patient be less likely to follow the advice? Refer to a paper we read for class to support your argument and be sure to cite it at the end of your paper (any format is fine, but include the author(s), title, and year of publication). 5. Revise your draft. • Check: does each paragraph express one clear idea? Do you tell the reader what that idea is in a topic sentence? • To make sure that your writing is concise and clear, take a word count of each paragraph, and then cut 10% of the words. • Print your draft and read it out loud to help you identify spots where the language or ideas could be clearer. 6. Your Turnitin submission is not complete until Turnitin generates a receipt that looks like this: https://help.turnitin.com/feedback-studio/ios/studentassignments/accessing-digital-receipts.htm?Highlight=receipt. Save this receipt in case there is an issue with your submission. 7. Plagiarism: We take plagiarism very seriously. You are not allowed to talk to anyone else or get someone else’s help in writing this assignment. You are welcome to use any other scholarly resource (class notes, presentations, readings, etc.) to help you complete this assignment. When you use material from a paper or outside source, you are expected to cite it. You can cite it anyway you like as long as you cite it. If you are using direct sentences from a source, you must use quotation marks. Format: You have 700 words to say everything you want to say. Write freely and then revise to express your ideas clearly and concisely. You do not need to write an introduction or conclusion. Be sure that each paragraph states its focus in a topic sentence. You can write in the 1st person, using “I” statements (e.g. “I was surprised by what the test asked”). To make it easier for us to read, use Times New Roman 12 point font with double-spaced lines and 1.25-inch margins. Grading: A good response will respond to the questions above using clear reasoning to support its claims. A great response will also draw clear and interesting connections between the answers.