John A. Powell and Stephen Menendian are professors at the University of California in Berkeley. In an article entitled, “The Problem of Othering: Towards Inclusiveness and Belonging,” Powell and Menendian defi ne “othering” as “a set of dynamics, processes, and structures that engender marginality and persistent inequality across any of the fulll range of human differences based on group identities.”
Powell and Menendian clarify that “dimensions of othering include, but are not limited to, religion, sex, race, ethnicity, socioeconomic status (class), disability, sexual orientation, and skin tone.”
Consider the extent to which “othering” shapes an individual’s identity in American society. In your response, you should address why an awareness of “othering” is important.
You may choose to analyze the effect of “othering” on a single marginalized group.
You must rely on “Their Eyes Were Watching God” as an additional resource.
However, you must cite to an additional resource beyond Zora Neale Hurston’s novel in order to support your position.
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