Assignment Details:
Please answer one of the following questions, utilizing at least eight sources (at least six of which must be academic sources).
Remember, you should seek to apply relevant key concepts and the theories you have learned from the unit within your essay.
Important: Your essay topic cannot use the same area of focus as your assignment 2: academic writing skills exercise. Keep this in mind when making your choice from the options below.
Word limit: 1500
Option 1:
Identify an area of contemporary Australian life in which racism is evident (for example, an ‘area of contemporary Australian life’ could refer to media, health, immigration/asylum seeker policy or cyber-racism).
Explain how racism manifests in this area and discuss its significance.
Option 2:
To what extent is feminism supported and/or criticised in Australian contemporary society, and what do you think might explain this?
Option 3:
Does life in Australia currently offer its citizens the opportunity to have ‘a fair go’? identify and focus upon between one and three examples specific to Australia ( for example, wage disparity, housing affordability, class consciousness) to illustrate your answer.
Please ensure that your answer is framed as an academic eassy, including:
1. An introduction: The context, argument, and a brief list of the main point you shall discuss.
2. The main body: clearly themed paragraphs that cover the main points you listed in the introduction to support your argument.
These points can be supported by your eight academic sources.
3. A conclusion: summarize and show how your argument was consolidated in light of your discussion.
4. A reference list: APA 7th edition style