Social 10-1: Position Paper
By Jeri Blackmore
Introduction:
Globalization in its simplest terms is the combining of cultures for the overall growth of society via cultural contact. James Cameron directed the movie Avatar with ties loosely relating to globalization through the western colonialism theme. Throughout this essay I will be exploring the key concepts of contact between cultures: ethnocentrism, marginalization, and colonialism relating back to the film. Avatar conveys key plot lines from important events in history and how they shape our overall worldview in this time period.
Body #1: Ethnocentrism
The relationship between the Sky People and the humans, relating back to how selective beings in a species promote the superiority of an individual.
Body#2: Marginalization
The power shift between the ranking of species/ people.
Body#3: Colonialism
The affects as a whole on governing and control over land, people, and space.
Conclusion:
State how past can affect the present and how cultural contact is needing for any growth to be obtained at all. Reinstate opinion, and reword introduction.
I like how you have really outlined your thesis statment and made it right to the point. As Mr. McClung said, I would suggest taking out the throught this essay part. I think you have a good grasp on the concept! It is very good so far!
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