- Describe the meaning of multiculturalism in your own words.
- Is the United States of America a multicultural country? Why or why not?
- Why is multiculturalism a controversial issue for some people?
- How can the three sociological perspectives (social functionalism, social conflict, and symbolic interaction) be used to conceptually understand multiculturalism?
| Grading Criteria | Maximum Points |
| Introduction of issue and a conclusion that reviews all main points you present. | |
| Defined multiculturalism and applied the concept to the United States of America. | |
| Discussed the reasons why multiculturalism is a controversial subject. | |
| Gave a complete explanation as to how structural functionalism, social conflict, and symbolic interaction can be used to understand multiculturalism. | |
| Related essay writings to the concepts and theories discussed in the textbook and outside resources. | |
| Submitted on or before due date, using correct spelling and grammar and appropriate APA format. |