Choose ONE of the following. More than 150 words.

1. Gloria Steinem writes: [Parable of the Sower’s] title refers to the Biblical verse that describes not the seed, but the differing grounds it falls on; a challenge to readers who will be the ground for seeds of warning.

(For the article by Steinem, click here: https://earlybirdbooks.com/gloria-steinem-on-octavia-butler)

Explain what you believe Steinem could mean by “a challenge to readers who will be the ground for seeds of warning.” What is Butler warning us about? Be sure to use quotes from the novel. Include page numbers.

2. Compare the general situation in Parable of the Sower or a specific problem or “scene” with a current or recent event or situation. Make your comparison specific and detailed. Use quotes from the novel. Use page numbers.

• Three biblical passages that reflect your understanding of Christian ethics
• An explanation each passage in the notes section of the PowerPoint presentation
• Three ethical issues into which you feel you gained additional insight from the course
• An explanation of each issue in the notes section of the PowerPoint presentation
• A case study (a real or fictional account of an ethical situation) that illustrates how you would help someone else work through an ethical problem
• Support for your ethical decision making process with at least one outside source other than our texts
• A description of at least one ethical topic where you feel undecided
• A description of why you feel undecided and what further information you would need to make a decision
• An error free presentation
• At least 10 slides excluding the title page and reference page
• A description of at least one ethical topic where you feel undecided. Please describe why you feel undecided and what further information you would need to make a decision.

Writing a Counterargument

The section on Nature of the Issue in the argumentative essay requires you to write a counterargument and rebuttal.In this exercise, you will develop a counterargument to your argument that the issue is associated with the -isms and the forms of oppression. You will also develop a rebuttal to this counterargument.The counterargument and the rebuttal should each be a paragraph in length and at least one peer-reviewed journal article should be used to support a claim.

Counterargument has two stages: you turn against your argument to challenge it and then you turn back to re-affirm it:

Sample thesis: Food deserts and food insecurity are associated with classism, marginalization, and cultural imperialism among people that are low-income. Advocacy efforts such as equipping farmers markets to accept Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits and citywide initiatives to attract grocery stores to communities with food deserts are necessary to improve the health of people that are low-income and living in communities with limited resources.

Sample Turn Against:

There are people who claim that people are obese because they are lazy and lack self-discipline (Puhl & Heuer, 2010). The claim that people who are obese are lazy and lack self-discipline is based on the narrative of personal responsibility.The narrative of personal responsibility refers to the perspective that people are personally responsible for their own actions and outcomes, both positive and negative. In this case, the narrative of personal responsibility blames people who are obese for their own personal failings such as their choice to eat unhealthy foods.

Sample Turn Back:

However, claims that people who are obese are lazy and lack self-discipline fail to take into account the effects that structural and institutional classism have on people’s health.While personal responsibility does play a role in people’s health, it plays a minor role, compared to the effects that structural and institutional classism have on people’s health.For instance, poverty, food deserts, and food insecurity associated with classism, increase people’s risk of obesity, high blood pressure, and type 2 diabetes (Seligman, Laraia, & Kushel, 2009).Stereotypes that people are obese solely because they are lazy and lack self-discipline perpetuate stigma and classism at the interpersonal level, and this can lead to discrimination based on weight, a form of cultural imperialism because people who are overweight or obese are perceived as “the other” .

Write your thesis statement (THIS IS YOUR ARGUMENT):

Write your counterargument here (YOUR “TURN AGAINST”):

Write your rebuttal here (YOUR “TURN BACK”):

Write the APA-style citations for the peer-reviewed journal articles you used:

PLEASE SUBMIT YOUR ASSIGNMENT ON CANVAS ALONG WITH YOUR PEER-REVIEWED JOURNAL ARTICLE(S)

Create a 8- to 10-slide Microsoft^® PowerPoint^® presentation with detailed speaker notes on each slide answering the following questions throughout the presentation:

• What conflict styles have you encountered while working in groups? How will your approach to conflict change in the future based on what you have learned in this course?
• What group cohesion strategies will you apply in future team work? Describe these strategies and how they strengthen group work.
• What is your own decision-making style? Describe this style and how you will apply it to future group work.
• How will you approach problem solving in the future based on what you have learned in this course? Describe your strategies and how you will apply them to future group work.

Format your assignment according to appropriate course-level APA guidelines.

Please remember to include detailed speakers notes for each slide as that is a major part of the grade!

Please no plagiarism—I will use a checker.

Please use correct grammar.

Thank you

By the mid-20^th century, the United States had become the
dominant force in international relations. Some have argued that the
United States’ military functions as the world’s “police.” This
assignment covers the manner in which this shift occurred and the
consequences the United States faces as a result of its status as
“policemen of the world.” Using the Internet and reputable news sources,
research two (2) real-life international incidents from the past five
(5) years in which:

• The U.S. used military action abroad.
• Controversy existed within the American public regarding U.S. involvement.
• Controversy existed within the country or countries affected by U.S. involvement.

Part 1

1. Write a thesis statement that is one to two (1-2) sentences long in which you:
   1. State your thesis on the significance of the current role of the US
      military, as exemplified in the two (2) real-life international
      incidents that you have researched. Justify your response.

For the first part of this assignment you
will create a thesis statement. A thesis statement is usually a single
sentence somewhere in your first paragraph that presents your main idea
to the reader. The body of the essay organizes the material you gather
and present in support of your main idea. Keep in mind that a thesis is
an interpretation of a question or subject, not the subject itself.
(Note: Please consult the Purdue OWL Website with tips on how to
construct a proper thesis; the website can be found at: https://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/545/01/

Part 2

For the next part of this assignment you
will create an outline of the main points you want to address in this
paper. This will serve as the basis for your Assignment 2.2 Final Draft.
(Note: Please use the Purdue Owl Website to assist you with this
assignment; this website can be accessed at: https://owl.english.purdue.edu/engagement/2/2/55/

1. Write a one to two (1-2) page outline in which you:
   1. Describe the two (2) international events involving the US military
      from the past five (5) years you investigated that can be traced back to
      a foreign policy created after the Civil War.
   2. List three (3) aspects of US history since 1865 that have led to the US’s rise as a world super power policeman.
   3. List three to five (3-5) international incidents since World War II where America has taken on a policing role.
   4. List three to five (3-5) driving forces that fueled international
      policy decisions involving the international incidents you outlined
      previously. (Consider treaties, exit strategies, elections, wars, etc.)
   5. Use at least three (3) academic references besides or in addition to the textbook. Note: Wikipedia and similar websites do not qualify as academic resources.

Your assignment must follow these formatting requirements:

• Be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with
  one-inch margins on all sides; citations and references must follow APA
  format. Check for any additional instructions.
• Include a cover page containing the title of the assignment, your
  name, your professor’s name, the course title, and the date. The cover
  page and the reference page are not included in the required assignment
  page length.

The specific course learning outcomes associated with this assignment are:

• Identify and discuss the different ways that the Civil War,
  Reconstruction, and Industrialization after the Civil War have shaped
  America’s history.
• Summarize and discuss the ways that formal policies of government
  have influenced the direction of historical and social development in
  the United States.
• Recognize the major turning points in American history since the Civil War.
• Use technology and information resources to research issues in contemporary U.S. history.
• Write clearly and concisely about contemporary U.S. history using proper writing mechanics.