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3.5: “48 Hours as a Muslim American- A Professor Reflects” By Mohammad Hassan Khalil

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    Directions

    Here, you will find the readings “48 Hours as a Muslim American: A Professor Reflects” By Mohammad Hassan Khalil

    The articles are .docx. file or posted on a website. I recommend either printing it our, or annotating the digital copy on your computer, or taking notes on the story on a separate piece of paper.

    While reading the articles, keep these questions/ideas in mind:

    • What is identity?
    • What aspect of identity does author discuss?
    • How does being "torn between two cultures" affect the author? Have you ever felt that way?.
    • Have you ever felt judged due to your orientation, religion, skin color, etc.? How has that made you who you are today?
    • How have stereotypes or racism shaped you into you?
    • How has the author's experiences struggling with her identity changed them?

    Essay Topic

    As a reminder, your essay topic is: How are identities shaped/constructed? What factors shape the authors identity? What factors shape your own?

    (Example: "Identities are constructed through overcoming obstacles, becoming in-touch with one's culture, having a connection to one's family, and by accepting oneself for who they are." OR "Identities are shaped by our family, culture, religion, and education")

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