BackgroundIn this module you've not only learned some new terminology but you've seen how LGBTQ+ have struggled and succeeded over time in creating lives and communities for themselves. You've also seen the role that intersectionality has played as you've learned how LGBTQ+ of different races, ages, sexes, religions, etc have had to process their experiences. You are probably thinking back to earlier in the class when similar issues and questions were being raised in the feminist movement as women of different ages, races, etc were raising their voices. One of the themes of this course is the way that individuals like you and me can make change in the world.Let's say I (Dr. W) win the lottery and decide to create an award for "BEST CONTRIBUTION TO THE ADVANCEMENT OF LGBTQ+ EQUITY IN THE UNITED STATES," an award that recognizes LGBTQ+ individuals who have made a difference. But there are so many possibilities. Who will I choose? I decide to ask my talented students for their help in this important project as I seek nominations.InstructionsUsing only the material in this module, your task is to choose two individuals you believe are deserving of this prestigious award. To nominate your two individuals you should include the following information for each:NOMINEE NAME: the name of your nomineeBRIEF BIO: A brief description/biography of this nominee, which may include when the nominee lived, where the nominee lived, age, relevant information about the personal/professional life of the nominee, and relevant identities of the nominee (e.g., race, class, religion, et cetera)SOURCE: From what material in this module did you learn about this nominee?REASON TO WIN: Why this nominee deserves to win the Best Contribution to the Advancement of LGBTQ+ Equity in the United States award. This is the most important part of the assignment. You need to do more than just say "Because this person helped increase acceptance for LGBTQ+ people." Be specific, naming specific things this person did, when they did these things, challenges they faced, how their actions fit in with material we've covered in this course, etc. Be sure to think about how this person's identities (sex, gender, race, class, age, etc) may have played a role in their work for LGBTQ+ equality. NOTE: You must use people from this module. (This not only shows that you actually worked through the materials in the module but also saves you time since there's no requirement for outside research.)Tips for SuccessWhile this assignment is a little tongue-in-cheek, you should take it seriously -- especially the third prompt in which you discuss why your nominee deserves the award. Vague and dashed-off answers like "X deserves the award because they devoted their life to helping transgender people" will not earn many points." You need to really make a case for why this nominee's actions are so important and this will probably require several sentences. Be specific with places, dates, and actions.

In the appendix to your book you will find a copy of Federalist #10 by James Madison. You canalso find it online at http://www.constitution.org/fed/federa10.htm and numerous other sites.Although it is not very long, it is densely worded, and is probably the most important primarysource one can consult on the theory behind our government’s design. Please read this selectioncarefully and summarize Madison’s theories and arguments.Summarization is an important skill to develop for academic work and for many pursuits. Thepoint of this exercise is for you to closely read a document and extract the main points.While you are reading please keep in mind the following questions:What is the main challenge faced by democracies? How can this problem be solved? Is theremore than one solution? Is one better than the other? Why?General criteria:Your paper must be typed. Please use standard margins of one inch on all sides and a12 point font . Your paper should be 500-600 words long, which is about 2 to 3 double spaced pages. Pleasewatch your spelling. Please include as the first page a cover sheet which states your name, the date and class section.

First, read the introductory essay located in Section Three of the course text, Social Theory Re-Wired. Then, read the contemporary theoretical work by Zygmunt Bauman, Modernity and the Holocaust in Section Three of the course text, Social Theory Re-Wired. The introductory essay starts its focus on modern technology and the resulting challenges to society leading to significant social change. The section ends however, with a theoretical work by Zygmunt Bauman which highlights that some aspects of modernity have not changed, with potentially catastrophic results. Ponder the following questions as you move though the reading. Be sure to review the recommended resources listed above for additional materials related to this discussion.Answer the following:Explain at least three (3) “dark sides” of modernity presented in the introductory essay.According to Bauman, why is it important not to relegate the analysis of the Holocaust to academic interest? Why do we need to ensure that we acknowledge that there is a continuing potential for genocide in society?In this excerpt, Bauman says, “People refused to believe the facts they stared at.” Can you think of a situation where you realized – after the fact – that the facts had been there all along?Bauman is asking us to face the possibility of another Holocaust-like tragedy happening in contemporary Western Civilization. When you consider that possibility, what kinds of thoughts do you have? If you think it is unlikely, why? If you think it is likely, why?Rather than see the Holocaust as an aberration, Bauman argues that the social norms and institutions of modernity helped facilitate the Holocaust. What does he mean by this? Your initial post should be at least 500 words in length. Support your claims with examples from required material(s) and/or other scholarly resources, and properly cite any references (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.. Respond to at least two of your classmates’ posts by Day 7.