Choose 2 films or a television show (3+ episodes) that feature a black woman character in a leading role and write a 7-10 page paper (12-pt font, double spaced) analyzing how the main characters demonstrate the intersection of race, class, and gendered identities. Please pay careful attention to how geographic location and historical context shape the characters’ worldview.

Rubric

Answers the question directly and/ or states and explains a thesis. The argument is clear, coherent and complete, with a structured analysis and clear explanations of analytic points along the way.

Thoughtful use of sources (i.e. assigned reading/ viewing/ listening materials, lecture notes, class discussions). The evidence used to support the analysis is accurate and appropriate to the point it is illustrating. Inclusion of proper citations when reference specific authors or source materials.

Paper is executed with intellectual rigor and creativity. References major course themes: “diversity within blackness” and African Diaspora. Critical thinking skills demonstrated at a high level. (The best essays demonstrate mastery of class themes and materials but go beyond them to readings and knowledge gained elsewhere).