AQCI #2 – Nikolay Savov
1. Central quotation
“Law determines the rights of any individual and the way in which he or she is incorporated into society.”
(Rex & Kuper, 2001: 210)
2. Argument
While in the context of drawing the concept of multiculturalism and, more precisely, its ideal form, Rex
and Kuper argue that is only through law that individuals become a part of a cohesive whole. It
determines how they are going to participate in the social and political life.
3. Question
How can we explain continued discrimination and disadvantage depending on ethnicity in regards to
matters when law threat individuals equally?
4. Experiential connection
While I do recognize the importance of law for any individual, I believe that it is not only in the light that
we should follow one’s (potential) realization in society to get a good grasp of reality. One example I
have observed was the working of what seems to me as a “customary law”, effectively restricting gypsies
from work opportunities or from taking part in different social activities, on the basis of some perceived
differences between them and the others.
5. Textual connection
In his analysis of “The consequences of anti-gypsy racism in Europe”, Ian Hancock draws connecting lines
between racism against African-Americans and that against gyspies in Europe. He came to the conclusion
that policy change, or even system change, might not be enough to resolve a hot issue as this: “It is not
simply the system which has to change, or opportunities to be equalized, but—we must also work to
change peoples' attitudes.”
6. Implications
The implications of depending only on law to achieve social change can be dramatic, if they are not
followed by determined efforts to encourage and environment and a mentality that would provide for
the smooth reception and effective implementations of new laws.
Department of Public and
Sample Self assessment form
Social Policy, Faculty of Social Sciences, Charles University
AQCI ASSESSMENT FORM
Student’s
name:
Name of
assessor:
Magdalena Wolfova
Date:
21.10.2015
Essay title:
Excel
lent
1) Is the chosen quotation central to the
author’s argument?
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Comments
Very short and accurate!
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2) Has the main argument been fully
understood (including its ‘for’ and
‘against’ sides, if applicable)?
I don’t completely understand
your question
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3a) Is the question raised
important/relevant/interesting?
3b) Has this question not been fully
answered in the text?
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Very interesting
4) Is the experiential connection
relevant/interesting?
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5a) Is the textual connection
relevant/interesting?
5b) Has it been cited properly?
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5c) Has it been adequately explained
how the present text's argument
contrasts with, contradicts, confirms,
clarifies, or elaborates the other text's
argument or point?
In textual connection is missing
reference I think. And I didn’t find
the bibliography.
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6) Have the implications been well
understood, can they have a practical
impact for policy making?
7) Expression/Presentation
a) Are the style, grammar and general
use of English adequate?
b) Is the AQCI professionally presented?
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Understandable English
Essay grade: B+
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