Weather has no effect on crime rates.

Weinbaum writes that nationalism and racism have had a reciprocal relationship with one another. Why does she argue this? Discuss one of the examples that she provides as evidence of that claim. 

Match the following terms with the best fitting descriptions. Note that many of these terms have multiple meanings/uses, therefore simple definitions are difficult to assign; focus on the descriptions of the terms as we have discussed and read about. 

Why does Perry write that whiteness is “unmarked” in US culture? What does that mean? Provide at least one example of whiteness as “unmarked” or “invisible.” 

The next section is Long Answer. For this section, you only need to pick ONE of the prompts to respond to, you may ignore the other two questions. You can earn up to 10 points in this section. Your response should be approximately 300 words long (2-4 paragraphs)

Name and describe two of the stages of white identity development that Tatum discusses (borrowed from Helms).  

The next section is short answer questions. For each question or prompt, you should respond in approximately 100 words (3-4 sentences). Write in full sentences and remember to proof-read for clarity. You can earn up to 4 points per questions, or a total of X points in this section.

Which of the following was one of the central questions of American Studies (particularly for scholars using the “myth and symbol” approach) in its early years? 

Using Kaplan and Chambers-Letson’s Keywords essays on Identity, define “identity politics.” What groups/movement do these authors attribute the rise of identity politics to? Drawing on these essays, what is at least one benefit and at least one drawback of identity politics? 

In the Aufbau order of occupancy of electronic energy levels, the level occupied just after 4d is;