Analyze the story in which the intersections of social categories, such as race, ethnicity, social class, gender, religion, sexual orientation, disability, and age are related to difference, power, and discrimination in the United States.

Adaptations of stories play an important role in perpetuating as well as challenging interlocking systems of oppression. This project asks you to evaluate a story, Cinderella, research its origins and cultural context; and then create your own adaptation/retelling (story with illustrations) for an audience outside of the classroom (audience: 5-year old American children) to challenge interlocking systems of oppression. In the analysis of Disneys film, Cinderella and the original story focus on the intersection of gender, race, class, sexuality, and nation. Analyze the story in which the intersections of social categories, such as race, ethnicity, social class, gender, religion, sexual orientation, disability, and age are related to difference, power, and discrimination in the United States. The final project will have the following four components:
A brief written proposal on the project (2 page double spaced)
A four-minute presentation (speech) explaining the project, (1 page double spaced)
Final written project as described above (5 pages double spaced, plus works cited)
A brief reflection paper (2 pages double spaced) on the key learnings gained through the development of this project

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