General Directions: A synthesis essay requires the integration of a wide variety of material relevant for a particular topic. As with the position essay, there needs to be a clearly stated thesis that is relevant for the topic or theme. Appropriate concepts and terms relating to that central theme also should be included. In addition, the narrative needs to be explicitly supported with ample evidence and examples. Finally, a lucid conclusion should be made that brings the narrative to a definitive close. Your essay should be 3-4 pages in length (1000 - 1300 words) and use the APA Style Manual for proper document formatting and citation technique. The rubrics for this assignment are posted in Canvas. (100 points)

Synthesis Essay Prompt:

We have been examining the ways in which a person’s or group’s identity may lead to marginalization. So far two characteristics have been included in our discussions: race/ethnicity, socio-economic class and gender/sexual orientation. Concurrently, our discussions have incorporated ideas of justice and civic engagement, concepts of equality, freedom and power and the basic ideas of social entrepreneurship as a way to fight injustice in the world.

Given this context, please write, in your own words, a well-organized and documented essay in response to the following:

In what ways, if any, are different forms (race/ethnic, socio-economic class and gender/sexual-orientation-based) marginalization linked? Can social entrepreneurship and social enterprise provide a platform to fight such injustices and inequalities in the world?
In your response, please discuss these topics from a global perspective. Be sure to make use of our DJCG 200 iBook readings, videos, and examples of social entrepreneurial profiles discussed in class, as well as any other examples/material you deem relevant.

I added some files of work we did in class which you can incorporate in the essay as well.