For this Mid-Term, you are to select ONE prompt of the two below and answer it i

For this Mid-Term, you are to select ONE prompt of the two below and answer it i

For this Mid-Term, you are to select ONE prompt of the two below and answer it in a concise manner. You are not required a works cited page, as I assume that the ideas you are addressing come from the class readings and lectures. However, if you do bring a reference from outisde of this course, please cite it appropriately in APA style so that I know where you are pulling from.
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Please write your essay in Times New Roman, size 12, one inch margins, and double spaced. Your essay should not exceed 7-10 pages.
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PROMPT 1
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How do social structures create and legitimize inequality? Be sure to pull from at least 3 examples from class readings. Lastly, how can understanding inequality as a structural issue help us to correct and mitigate the social problems that stem from inequality?
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PROMPT 2
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Consider the readings, media, and discussions regarding race, gender, and class. Do you think that one of these subsets of identity is more relevant to the production and maintenance of inequality than the other? If yes, provide evidence to sustain your claim. If no, also provide evidence to sustain your claim. In your answer, you should think about how these work at a structural and interpsersonal level, how each intersect with the other, and how legal systems enforce and punish certain behaviors.