What is the difference between personal troubles and public issues? When is a
“personal trouble” a “public issue”? Provide an example, connecting to experiences
written about above. How have the statuses you identified helped or hindered your
ability to pursue activities you enjoy, or the career you wish to enter? How are your
difficulties or advantages in pursuing goals affected by current social institutions
(economy, government, education, family, or religion)?
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Papers should be 2-4 pages, typed, and relatively free of grammatical and spelling
errors. While you will not be graded for grammar, if there are a significant amount of
mistakes I may ask you to redo the paper before grading it. To maximize your chances
of getting full credit, be sure to address all of the questions. Refer to the Writing
Assignment Requirements and Plagiarism Policy for complete expectations.