22SP_SO205A-Sociology of the Family

You will randomly draw a number that corresponding with your role you will play in the simulations. Please use the table below to find basic information about your role. 

Number	Gender	Race / Ethnicity	Age	Social Class
1	male	white	25	middle
2	male	Asian	26	middle
3	male	White	26	lower
4	male	Black	25	lower
5	male	Hispanic	26	lower
6	male	White	27	upper
7	male	Black	25	upper
8	male	Hispanic	26	middle
9	male	Black	28	middle
10	male	White	30	middle
11	female	white	25	middle
12	female	Asian	29	middle
13	female	White	27	lower
14	female	Black	25	lower
15	female	Hispanic	26	lower
16	female	White	27	upper
17	female	Black	25	upper
18	female	Hispanic	26	middle
19	female	Black	27	middle
20	female	White	30	middle

 You will create a character based on the basic demographic information provided by the instructor. Below is a recommended list. You are strongly encouraged to fill other detailed information about your character, as much as possible. 

Recommended List of information: 

Name of the character

sexual orientation 

Educational attainment 

Occupation

Growing up with both parents or not 

number of siblings 

Parent's educational attainment 

Hometown 

Hobby 

Keep in mind that you will "play" this character you build. Carefully design your character using the basic information. You must be honest in playing this role as you will make a series of decisions based on this character. You can't change your character once this assignment is summited. 

Write and submit a short essay (up to 200 words) describe your character. Briefly  explain your design. The essay is due next Tuesday by 11:59pm. This essay is worth of 2 points. 

You will participate multiple simulations (including the pilot and finale) throughout the semester. Participating each simulation session is worth 0.5 point and you can earn the maximum of 3 points. Because all the simulation sessions will take place in class meeting time, I would expect no problem to earn 3 points for participation.