Reactions to the Michigan Cases

Today in class, we'll continue to examine reactions to the University of Michigan affirmative action cases. With a partner, you'll examine these political cartoons: Drawing a Mixed Reaction and complete the following:

Analyze the cartoon below in terms of its meaning related to the Michigan affirmative action cases, Grutter v. Bollinger and Gratz v. Bollinger.

1. What do you see in the cartoon? Make a list. Include objects, people, and any characteristics that seem to be exaggerated.
2. Which of the items on the list from Question 1 are symbols? What does each symbol stand for?
3. What is happening in the cartoon?
4. What is the cartoonist's message?
5. Do you agree or disagree with the message? Explain your answer.

Then, you and your partner will work to create your own political cartoon in response to the Michigan cases. You may use any of the information that we've looked at as a resource for your point of view.