critically analyze their assigned 1619 Project essay
I have attached the download. The essay is found on pages 30-40 it is Capitalism by Matthew Desmond.
– Name and rationale for choosing your essay.
– What words and phrases stand out, and why?
– How does the author use creative writing to address historical events?
– How do societal structures developed to support the enslavement of Black people, and the anti-
Black racism that was cultivated in the U.S. to justify slavery, influence many aspects of modern
laws, policies, systems, and culture?
– How have resistance, innovation, and advocacy by Black Americans over the course of American
history contributed to the nation’s wealth and the strengthening of its democracy.
– As a vested stakeholder, briefly discuss how you would structure a plan of action
utilizing one of the focus areas of the Grand Challenge (located on pgs. 18-19) that are
highlighted in bold (i.e., Individual and Family Well-being, Stronger Social Fabric, or Just
Society) and one of the corresponding numbered sections listed below the focus areas where
social work expertise and leadership can be brought to bear on bold new
ideas, scientific
exploration, and/or surprising innovations
– What is the pedagogical importance of bringing awareness about your chosen essay to the field
of social work?
– What did you learn from this assignment?