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Eng 112 FIG Assignment
Watch the film The Interrupters. Then choose one of the following research questions to pursue for your essay:
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What unique role can women play in conflict mediation?
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The Violence Interrupters leverage mediation skills, cultural knowledge, and street credibility to gain the respect and confidence of people in conflict. Could someone with mediation training but without a similar background and experience be as effective as the Interrupters?
- Select one cultural factor (race, class, gender, or language) and discuss how it contributes to violence in the Chicago neighborhoods featured in the film.
The Interrupters
