article summary and discussions within the summary 3 and 1 2 page minimum

ARTICLE: THE CASE FOR REPARATIONS

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http://www.theatlantic.com/magazine/archive/2014/06/the-case-for-reparations/361631/ (Links to an external site.)

https://www.theatlantic.com/magazine/archive/2014/06/the-case-for-reparations/361631/ (Links to an external site.)

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  1. First summarize the article (4-5 paragraphs)
  2. Identify the key issues discussed in the article
  3. Which insights do they provide on race, racism and ethnic relations and human rights in America (The United States)?
  4. What are your key takeaways from the article? Do you agree with the author’s contentions?
  5. Applying the major sociological theories (functionalism, Conflict, Symbolic interactionism) covered so far in this class, how would you explain the key issues discussed in the article? And, why?
  6. Which solutions would you propose towards reducing or eliminating inequalities, discrimination and prejudice in cultures, the U.S. in particular?
  7. How do you see the future of the U.S. with regard to the issues raised in the article?
  • For this assignment, do not exceed 3 and half pages.