Reflection papers should be approximately 1000 words long, On course material as

Reflection papers should be approximately 1000 words long, On course material assigned and videos
RPs: There is a lot of flexibility with respect to how your write a reflection paper. You must demonstrate that you’ve understood the reading(s) for the Week you are writing about and may connect the idea(s) in the readings to any topic(s) of your choice (for example, your personal life or current events). You may focus on one of the Week’s reading, all of the Week’s readings, or any combination.  If you are struggling to come up with a way to write about the reading(s), please consider these prompts:
A) What question(s), arguments, issue(s) does the author(s) address?
B) What answer(s), arguments, are suggested?
C) What evidence or argument is presented to support the answer(s)?
D) Do you agree with the author’s position?  Why or why not?
Reading textbook:
Lemert, Charles C., et al. Social Theory the Multicultural, Global, and Classic Readings. Westview Press, 2017.
Seidman, Steven. 2017. Contested Knowledge: Social Theory Today, 6th edition, Wiley Blackwell Press.
This week material assigned pages:
•    Lesbian, Gay, Queer Theory, 239-253 – Seidman book
•    Eve Kosofsky Sedgwick, 440-442 – Lemert book
•    Judith Butler, 429-437 – Lemert book
Video to watch:
What is QUEER THEORY? What does QUEER THEORY mean? QUEER THEORY meaning, definition & explanation
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fVjoerwrOZ0
Eve Kosofsky Sedgwick The Epistomology of the Closet

Judith Butler’s Theory of Gender Performativity (Final)

Reflection Paper Grading Rubric
Grade 5 points (100%):  Advanced – Response show that the writer meets all the criteria for grade of “Proficient” and meets the following criteria:
•    Memorable presents the experience for the reflection
•    Uses extended detail
•    Uses language to be convincing
•    Shows great depth of thought
•    Is creative and original
•    Reveals ideas through use of comparison and imagery
•    Makes the reader understand the abstract ideas underlying the reflection through use of specific detail
•    Effectively uses writing strategies to enhance reflection
•    Consistently uses appropriate language
•    Shows deep insight through a natural flow of ideas and an effective conclusion