What is the potential power, benefits and impact of Mexican American Studies/Ethnic Studies? Should Ethnic Studies be required in schools? Explain. (Be sure to examine Precious Knowledge film)

DIRECTIONS:
Select ONE essay question from below to respond to. Your essays should be between 3-4 pages in length. Your reply should state a single thesis, and your explanation should be based on analysis and evidence. You must use, analyze, and cite specific examples from the readings/assigned videos to support your claims. Keep in mind, however, that while you may draw from lectures and readings in presenting your argument, you must explain in your own words your understanding of the issues.
Essay Question Choices: PICK ONLY ONE QUESTION TO ANSWER (Copy/Paste your question to your essay)
What was the role of Chicanas in the 1960-1980s? How did they participate and/or lead in political/social struggles of the time? How did female activists challenge their male counterparts and bring these important issues to the table? (Be sure to dig into Martinez, De Colores)
In your opinion, was the Chicano Movement successful? What were some of the gains/victories (culturally, artistically, politically, socially, educationally)? Be sure to incorporate at least 2-3 specific examples from the movement.
What is the potential power, benefits and impact of Mexican American Studies/Ethnic Studies? Should Ethnic Studies be required in schools? Explain. (Be sure to examine Precious Knowledge film)
Check List/Self-Evaluation The following is a checklist for your review before submitted final essay.
My paper is/has:
A cover page with my name, class/section, assignment, professor name, and date
The central question typed at the beginning of essay single spaced.
Formatted with 1” margins all around
Double-spaced
Printed in 12-point Times New Roman
Numbered on all pages
Uploaded as one file (pdf, doc, docx)
Spell-checked
Carefully edited and proof-read
Followed the list of Rules for Formal Essays (no second person, no contractions, etc.)
Proper citations for all quotes/ideas from text/lecture. (In-text citations…example.-“Acuna, pg. 85”).
A clear thesis, response to question and supporting evidence
A clear introduction, body and conclusion and clear paragraph structure.
Coherent and follows a clear structure.
The following self-evaluation is to be written at the end of your essay:
Based on all of the above, I believe I deserve the following grade and here is my reason:
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