We all have different experiences going through life. Those experiences shape how we view the world and how we behave in it. In this assignment you are going to look at your own experiences of the world and culture we live in by being reflexive. As you have learned over the past few weeks, reflexivity is “disciplined self-reflection” meant to build deeper understanding, not just of ourselves, but of the larger world.

Find an article published within the last 18 months that discusses issues related to one of the following topics:

Economic inequity.
Racial inequity.
Global inequity.
Health care inequity.
Gender and sexuality.
Then in a 2–3 page paper, discuss the following:

Summarize the issue presented.
Describe your overall impression of the issue as presented in the article:
Do you agree or disagree with the author? Why?
What in your personal experience may have influenced your thinking about this issue? Consider social/cultural norms, religious beliefs, environment, and background.

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