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Unit 3 Project Proposal, Isaac

In my research portfolio, I analyze articles with their main focus on the inequality taking place in the United States education system, as well as the varying education systems across the world. The inequality that is prospering in the United States has created a societal life cycle that is very difficult to break free of for the disadvantaged minority groups. The injustice also has a powerful effect on the formative years of a child’s life which are very important to developing the moral code and opportunities one needs to live an optimistic, successful life. This cycle has also helped the white privilege flourish because of the majority amount of biased mindsets in positions of power that strengthen the grip that racism and discrimination have on racially/ethnically diverse people. The injustice taking place around the world is significantly damaging the human race, especially the people struggling to live a life without the hardships that follow them because of the color of their skin and the toxic organizational culture that they are forced into. 

I used many sources that contained studies and experiments that shared the firsthand accounts from the participants. These included student-teachers, teachers, and professors, and they helped me make sense of the deeper problem at hand. The primary sources I’m missing are the perspectives of people of color, an article from someone who has a personal connection would help me comprehend the problem monumentally. Our education system is failing for so many children because our higher education system is not providing the preservice teachers with adequate multicultural awareness and openmindedness that is crucial in the role that a teacher has for these children. My target audience I plan on writing for is the educators of our lower and higher education systems in hopes to inform them of the complex issue they are a large part of.  My paper will act as a policy framework for an educational organization, with a main focus on informing the workforce of the complexity of the situation and how to improve their organizational culture. This will allow me to appropriately address my audience without leaving them with more questions, it will also help me stay within my boundaries of knowledge which limits me in creating a longer scholarly article. I will use conciseness in smaller paragraphs giving the quotes and infographics a larger role. It is clear that the biased mindset that is held by much of our population is the cause of an unfair culture that only works for the systemically privileged white community, and we must address it with a stronger urgency if we ever want to see real change. 

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Project Proposal

The issue I am examining is the need for universal design in the workplace for those with a disability. I am working with sources that are close studies and first hand accounts mainly. The studies I have gathered provide evidence for how beneficial universal design is, while debunking many of the well known beliefs. I am also using sources that utilize current policies or organizations that help those with disabilities get the help and care that they need in the workplace. The first hand accounts will provide relate-ability as humans and give the readers a first hand look into living life in the eyes of others. My analysis is planning to go in a direction towards statistical evidence, providing numbers and concrete examples of the benefits of universal design. As I already have found sources that reflect a surface to deeper level of analysis, I am looking for sources that provide the counter to my argument or sources that take my analysis deeper. I am also hoping to find sources that contradict the belief in designing for all, or provide barriers that some companies or workplaces may view as being too big to overcome. The audience I am planning to write for is those who have overlooked design in institutions or have not given a second thought to those in need around us.

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Discussion Prompts for 7/13

  1. The linked resource I explored centered on the state of women in tech, but more specifically the wage gap and representation. The resource broke down the information into sections and kept each section brief. Statistics were provided in order to inform the audience of the stark differences between men and women in STEM. The categories are education, in the tech workspace, leadership, top barriers, top tech companies struggle balancing the gender gap, and global initiatives making their moves. This resource is valuable as it gives tangible numbers for then gender gap. it provides the reader with statistics to keep in mind, while keeping the writing short and to the point. I believe this adds realism to Wynn’s article as these numbers correlate to real life scenarios and create a layer of depth to what Wynn is already discussing. Wynn’s subtopic where this resource was found in the article is more a summarization and elaboration of the information in the resource, so having the actual source may be easier for some to conceptualize.
  2. I think those who would most benefit from the article are those in STEM or people who are of my age group. I think her target audience is those who are about to enter the workforce, but are still young enough to impact younger generations profoundly. One passage that works well for this audience is the one entitled “7. Be A Mentor.”  One quote that lead me to this conclusion in this passage was “Fix the faulty pipeline of women reaching leadership roles in the workplace and achieving greater progress by being a mentor.” Wynn is writing in a call to action form, emphasizing the importance of being a resource for younger girls. Previously in the same section, Wynn discusses the lack of mentorship that women have discussed, and how important it is to be a mentor for younger girls. She states that almost 50% of women said that there is underrepresentation because of lack of mentors, while the other half said it was the lack of role models. At this age, those at the college level are able to reach younger girls in a more relatable way than women older. Women of the college level have the ability to be role models for younger girls and proving to them that they can break the gender barriers and fulfill their dream career.