Based on the readings for this unit, reflect on the following
questions (or others that seem relevant to you). Keep in mind
that your focus is on 'reading' these articles from the point
of view of praxis issues (issues of organizing and political
practice).
1. Reflect on
*both the potential and limits of social identities as the
basis for effective political practice
*the relationship between social identities and political
ideologies
*differences among women as a source of political strength
and/or fragmentation
*the possibilities for bridging social identities through
alliances and in coalition work.
2. Identify and discuss those concepts and theories in the
articles that you think contribute most to building an analysis
of the relationship among diversities, identities and political
practice.
3. Conclude with a reflection on new insights into organizing
you have gained from reading this material, and the questions
that this material has raised and not answered.
Length: 5 pages typed double spaced. Use essay format and
full referencing.
hand in the original and keep a copy for
yourself. this is for your protection.
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