In an essay of about 500 words, summarize four arguments -- two on each side -- either for or against the proposition: "The West should pay reparations for slavery". Assess the persuasive value of the arguments you summarize. Use your own words -- do not quote without attribution -- and give the sources of the arguments you discuss.
Here are some sources that might be useful:
The Intelligence Squared debate: https://intelligencesquared.com/events/the-west-should-pay-reparations-for-slavery/ (Links to an external site.)
Where the current debate started: https://www.theatlantic.com/magazine/archive/2014/06/the-case-for-reparations/361631/ (Links to an external site.)
Am American summary of key arguments: https://www.crf-usa.org/brown-v-board-50th-anniversary/reparations-for-slavery-reading.html (Links to an external site.)
An American discussion of the practicalities: https://www.nytimes.com/2019/05/23/business/economy/reparations-slavery.html (Links to an external site.)
Two American critiques of the idea:
https://www.nationalreview.com/2019/02/reparations-slavery-elizabeth-warren-democratic-party-politics/ (Links to an external site.)
https://www.bostonglobe.com/opinion/2019/03/29/reparations-for-slavery-are-unworkable-and-unjust/nEUbM1yUXPdRxjLbjHVwII/story.html
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