ROSALIE MAIALE

RMAIALE@CARDINALSPELLMAN.ORG

CARDINAL SPELLMAN HIGH SCHOOL

RELIGION AND SOCIAL STUDIES DEPARTMENT

Introduction: Examine the social problems in Ancient China, such as, the role of women and men, and the inequality that exists amongst the social classes. You may want to examine the 5 Relationships, Confucianism, China’s One Child Policy and the practice of Buddhism. The social problems in China today are directly related to the social problems of the past. China has a history of limited public participation. This is reflected in the blatant violation of human rights recognized by the international community, a Communist government with no transparency, and one of the highest suicide rates amongst women in the world. China’s One Child Policy is an intrusive means to controlling the population. This history is creating serious problems for the Chinese people today.

Task: You will be submitting a three (3) page research paper on your evaluation of the social problems that exist in Ancient China. Make sure to clearly address the social problems (i.e., boys favored more than girls) in your introduction and identify the causes of these social problems, as well as, evaluating the policies or individuals which bring about these social problems in your body paragraphs. In your conclusion, make sure to propose solutions to these issues. Write clearly and concisely.

Process/Resources: You are responsible for collecting at least three (3) scholarly resources. The research paper should include an introduction, several body paragraphs, a conclusion, and a bibliography (the scholarly resources used). The paper should be written under the MLA framework. All outside resources need to be cited either in the body of the paper or footnoted. Pictures may be included in the title or cover page. It may also be included at the end of the paper.

Check out the following websites:

Glencoe

National Geographic

Gale Directory

The PPA

The Five Relationships of Confucianism

China's One Child Policy

Buddhism in China

Human Rights Violations in China

China's Suicide Rate

*Images taken from the above mentioned websites*

*Picture taken by Rosalie Maiale/2008 *Picture taken by Rosalie Maiale/2008

Evaluation:

	POOR + 2	AVERAGE + 4	EXCELLENT + 6
Introduction “What are the Social Problems?”
Body Paragraphs “What are the Causes, Policies, Individuals that bring about these Social Problems?”
Conclusion “What are your Solutions to these Social Problems?”
Bibliography “What are the resources used?”

Conclusions/Standards: Students will research and write down information and understanding of the topic. Students will collect data, facts, and ideas; discover relationships, concepts, and generalizations; and use knowledge generated from research gathered. Students will use a variety of intellectual skills to demonstrate their understanding of major ideas, eras, themes, developments, and turning points in Chinese history and examine the broad sweep of Chinese history from a variety of perspectives.

Other Concerns: Any papers that are considered to be plagiarized will receive absolutely no credit. You will also have to meet with the Academic-Ethics Board.