coursework materials

1. Conduct your own research by examining national unemployment rate
data compiled
Conduct your own research by examining national unemployment rate data compiled by the
United States Census Bureau. And please reach out if you’re having any trouble accessing
and/or interpreting the data before you submit.Census data from the ACS 5 year estimates
for unemployment rate in the U.S.Go to Explore Census DataLinks to an external site..In the
search box, type “unemployment rate”.In the search results, under Tables, select
“Employment Status”.The Survey/Program is American Community Survey (ACS). The
Survey ID is S2301.Select the dropdown arrow below EMPLOYMENT STATUS and select
“2020: ACS 5-Year Estimates Subject Tables” if it is not selected already.Scroll to the right,
and view the data under “Unemployment Rate”. The results show unemployment rates for
the United States. Note: While not required for this assignment, feel free to explore other
geographic locations, like California and/or San Diego County.Next, address each of the
following questions.According to the ACS 5-year estimates, state the national
unemployment rate for Population 16 years and over.Scroll down the list. In terms of Age,
describe which groups tend to live above/below the national average unemployment rate.In
terms of Race and Hispanic or Latino Origin, describe which groups tend to live
above/below the national average unemployment rate.For Population 20 to 64 years of age,
state the national unemployment rate.How do the Male and Female unemployment rates
compare to the national rate in this population age range? Which Female categories tend to
live above/below the national average for this population age range?In terms of Poverty
Status in the Past 12-Months, how do the unemployment rates compare to the national
average for this population age range?In terms of Disability Status, how does the
unemployment rate compare to the national average for this population age range?Under
Educational Attainment, state the national unemployment rate for Population 25 to 64
years of age.Describe how each educational attainment category compares to the national
average unemployment rate for this age range.Lastly, address each of the following
academic writing prompts.Briefly, note or summarize your findings from the data
collection.Critically assess your results by explaining these findings from an intersectional
framework. Define and explain intersectionality by citing relevant material from the
readings and lectures. Then, if you had to create a profile based on your findings, generally,
who would have the most, or least, trouble finding a job based on the markers of identity
you assessed in the data? From an interactionists perspective, if we only stated the national

2. unemployment rate as a measure of social well-being, why is it important to dig deeper into
the data from an intersectional framework?In Chapter 3 of your textbook, describe the
studies that might explain some of reasons for the findings above. Criteria for
SuccessReview the four grading guidelines outlined in the course syllabus BEFORE
submitting your response. Briefly, they are listed below. For additional details, refer to the
course syllabus.Organization, formatting, spelling & grammar. Write in essay format, using
paragraphs as needed. Make it clear that each prompt is addressed throughout your written
work.Thoughtful and critical engagement by discussing cited concepts, data, examples, etc.
from the readings, films, and/or lecture material.Includes in-text citations throughout.
Citations are included when written work references the readings, films, and/or lecture
material. This allows the reader to locate the exact location of the material being cited. See
some in-text citation examples below. Additional details can be found in the course
syllabus.Citing lecture material: (M15 Lecture, Rejecting the Politics of Language, para.
1).Citing a book or article: (Sensoy & DiAngelo, 2017, p. 192).Citing a film: (A Tale of Two
Schools, 8:23).Word Count: Your response to numbers 2 and 3 of the academic writing
prompts should be at least 100-125 words. This does not apply to number 1, but do note or
summarize your data collection findings.