Assignment Details

March 15 Class Work

2016-2017 School Year

Global 4th Period

Date Due

March 15, 2017

Additional Info

Good afternoon. Please read each word of what is expected for class today. This is indepedent work, use your time wisely to complete this assignment. Place it in the bin at the end of the period. 

Reread chapter 8 section 2. This should have been read previously for homework, but this section can assist you with this assignment. 

American Muslim women today are struggling to address the stereotypes and misconceptions associated with the role of women in Islam. 

Use your iPads and research stereotypes and misconceptions of Muslim women. Then, research their role in the Islamic world. Write an essay, 800 word minimum, discussing the following information:
1. Discuss the misconceptions of Muslim women in America. 
2. Discuss the actual role of women in the Islamic world. 
3. Discuss how you feel about these misconceptions and ways we can prove them wrong in our American society. 


Be sure to use articles and/or other resources to support your position. You need to reference two sources in your essay. This means, find two articles that have facts you can use and quote those articles in your paper. Be sure to mention the title and author of the article. Use the MLA citation website posted in Resources to assist you. Look for how to cite a periodical  in the toolbar on the right.