Is Everyone Equal?

Concept Map Concept maps illustrate relationships, and your challenge is to organize the attached concepts in a logical arrangement. The pattern can take whatever form you wish as long as the links between the pieces are theoretically sound. As with any good map, yours should be well designed so the reader will find it easy to follow. Here are some steps in constructing a successful concept map: 1. Cut out the pieces and arrange them in a logical manner that is theoretically sound. Look for more than the obvious links. Think about each concept in relation to the others. Hint: Practice with different arrangements before you glue the pieces. 2. Draw lines with arrows when appropriate to demonstrate relationships. Arrows may be single- or double-ended. An arrow from A to B indicates that A has an effect on B. A double-ended arrow between A and B indicates that the two have a mutual effect on each other. Make the arrangement as theoretically precise as possible. 3. Glue the pieces and draw the links (including single- or double-ended arrows when appropriate). All concepts and names should be linked in some way. In other words, do not leave a piece or group of pieces outside of the overall arrangement. 4. As you are arranging the concepts, really think about how you see the concepts interconnecting, both broadly and perhaps specifically thinking about a particular social justice issue (i.e. race, social class, sexual orientation, etc.). 5. Steps 1-4 should be worked and reworked as you bring drafts of your concept map with you to class (see syllabus for draft dates). Note: You may use any of the concepts more than once, but you must use all of the concepts at least once. 6. After you have completed your map, craft a concise narrative. The narrative should explain how you are connecting each concept. Be sure to explain lines and arrows, including when they are double-ended. You may choose to talk about your map in terms related to one specific social justice issue (i.e. power, privilege, oppression, etc. as it relates specifically to race). Or you may choose to write your narrative using broader terms and ideas. The narrative will be submitted with the map on the final due date. 7. Have fun!