Portfolio Assignment (350 points)

It is clear that race, ethnicity and gender are strongly correlated to social class. There are multiple theories in sociology that explain class, ethnicity, and gender.

Directions:Choose one theory to use as the backbone of your paper and choose two ethnic minorities in the United States to compare and contrast their experiences of social class.Analyze how gender is treated in these groups. Demonstrate your understanding of the ways in which religious tradition works to construct social reality for these groups.Evaluate how those in power aid or obstruct the assimilation process.Inspect the ways in which racism and discrimination affect this minority’s participation in mainstream American life.If you pick an American Indian group, be sure to identify their tribe and discuss their history.Provide support for your arguments based on both the required and recommended readings for the course, and incorporate any relevant points culled from the discussion boards.

The portfolio project is an 8- to 10-page research paper (approximately 3,500 words). Follow CSU-Global APA style requirements and follow APA formatting when documenting your sources.

Your final paper will be graded not only on content, but also on the quality of your writing, including syntax and grammar. It is highly recommended that you closely proofread your assignment prior to submission.