Using the essay, “Understanding Patriarchy” by bell hooks as your primary source, as well as relevant research, write a cause-and-effect essay on patriarchy in modern society. What causes, or keeps patriarchy alive? Where and how do you see it? What are the effects of patriarchy? Use at least four secondary sources, three agreeing and one against your opposition, in addition to the bell hooks essay, to support your ideas. Six full pages, minimum. It also needs a annotated bibliography
Structure:
The paper will have a strong title.
The paper will have an introduction that contains:
A clear, sophisticated hook.
A clear overview of the topic of the paper.
A thesis statement that identifies the topic, makes an assertion, and suggests the paper’s focus.
The paper will have body paragraphs that each discuss the various claims you are attempting to make. The paper will have a conclusion that reinforces the deeper point of the paper without just repeating the thesis or the topics of the paper. Each body paragraph will have:
A clear topic sentence.
Evidence and sources that support your claims.
An analysis of the relationship between the evidence, claims, and overall thesis of the paper.
Development:
Each body paragraph will lead readers through the reasoning used to affirm causes and/or effects.
As a whole, the body paragraphs must employ use of chronological, most-to-least, or least-to-most analysis of the topic.
Each body paragraph should reflect the research by use of quotes, summaries, and/or paraphrasing (source information should be accompanied by appropriate in-text citations).
Language:
The style will be clear and concise (no wordiness or “fluff”).
The sentences will vary in length.
The paper will be well-edited to minimize grammar errors.