Sociology

Questions
1. How do persons with disabilities fit into a multicultural paradigm? Discuss the intersections of oppression that might affect persons with disabilities who are also members of another marginalized group i.e. a person with disabilities who is also gay, or black, or homeless.

2. The concept of privilege has a central role to play in understanding multiculturalism from a critical theory perspective. Discuss and reflect on the concept of privilege. Choose two social groups and give examples of their privilege in everyday life. Describe how each of these groups, given the examples you shared, could create a different experience about the way privilege functions.

3. Required Question:
Sanchéz’ article introduces the concepts of identity/identification and position/positionality. Define each of the four concepts. Use examples from your discussion/reflections, field experience, and/or personal experience as real life examples of each of these concepts. Explain why your example fits the concept.