What are some of the general problems with identity and defining membership in social groups? How do problems of identity and affiliation present themselves differently in the Jewi

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What are some of the general problems with identity and defining membership in social groups? How do problems of identity and affiliation present themselves differently in the Jewish tradition versus the Daoist tradition? Some guiding questions:
What is “identity”? What is “affiliation”? How are they related, socially constructed, and/or in tension?
How have Jews and non-Jews understood Jewish identity and peoplehood? For instance, regarding the Law of Return, how did Oswald Rufeisen’s avowed Jewish identity conflict with his ascribed identity according to the Israeli Supreme Court?
Why is it so troublesome to identify Daoists? How have Daoists, the Chinese government, and Westerners understood Daoism and Daoist identity?
In order to answer either prompt, please use your notes, the lectures, and other course materials. You should include specific examples to critically analyze the assigned prompt.
FORMATTING:
Your essay should be between 3 and 4 pages in length. For every 1/2 page missing from the assignment’s minimum page count, 10 points will be subtracted from the essay’s final grade.
Your essay should be double-spaced, 12-point font, preferably Times New Roman. You should NOT include a cover page.
Regarding file submission types, please use .doc, .docx or .pdf. Often, other file types (like Google docs) are troublesome to open on Canvas.
CITATIONS:
Make sure to include the proper in-text citations or footnotes and a works cited page referencing for each source you included in your essay.
The citation style you use in your essay is up to you. You may choose MLA, APA, or Chicago. I would recommend using the style you’re most familiar with or that which your major most often uses. These essays should offer you an opportunity to learn how to use the citation style you’ll need later in your major.
You are NOT allowed to use outside sources, especially not Khan Academy, John Green videos, Wikipedia, etc.), to answer the prompt. You should not need to use outside materials, because you should have all the sources necessary from the lectures, videos, and assigned readings. Often, citing outside materials is like falling down a rabbit hole – it keeps the essay from fully and properly answering the prompt. If you include outside sources, I will not read those sections of your essay.
STRUCTURING/ORGANIZING YOUR PAPER:
You should begin your essay with a clear, succinct introductory paragraph with a clearly identified thesis statement. You should use your introduction to identify how your paper will unfold and clue the reader into what your main argument will be (i.e. the point of your essay). Each following body paragraph should elaborate on your argument and support the main points included in your introduction. You should wrap up your essay with a clear conclusion (i.e. what should have been gotten out of your essay).
You do NOT need to have a 5 paragraph essay. This isn’t high school. You should include as many paragraphs as needed to properly analyze the given prompt (as long as it fits within the page maximum). Whenever you shift ideas in a paragraph, it’s best to begin a new one.

Requirements: 3 Pages with 12 sized font & double spaced
Rubric for Long Response Essays ? REL 1300 (100 Points)
Additional Information:
For every ? page missing from the assignments minimum page count, 10 points will be subtracted from the final grade.