Description:
 Write a 4-6 page (double-spaced) reflection paper on your childhood and/or adolescent experiences that shaped your perspectives about race, ethnicity and culture. Was your race, ethnicity or culture a major part of your identity? Why or why not? Growing up, what messages did you receive about race and ethnicity from a) your family b) your peers c) your teachers d) the media
What implications for professional practice can you draw from your own experiences?
 This is not a formal paper, so secondary source research is optional although you should incorporate relevant course readings. A good guideline should be to include at least two (2) of the course readings. All citations should follow APA style. While there are no ‘right’ or ‘wrong’ personal reflections, you will be graded on the content and depth of your analysis. You should provide specific examples, reflect on your thought processes, and make clear connections to the readings.
Purpose: The purpose of this paper is to reflect on your own experiences about race, ethnicity, and culture in order to gain an understanding of how this may have shaped your current perspective on other races/cultures and future professional practices.
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