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Building from the ideas of Andre Gorz, Peter Frase discusses reformist reformsvs. non-reformist reforms in chapter 1.The distinction between these types of reforms significantly impact not only how we can conceptualize futuresocietal relations, but pastpolicies as well (i.e., we can think of political policies as reformist-reformsor non-reformist reformsall throughout history). -For greater clarification on what a non-reformist reform is, feel free to read this short article by Graham Jones, titled “Autonomy-supporting reforms” (available here).After reading the entire book, I want you to write an essay that answers the following prompt:First, I want you to identify1 major policy proposalthat has emerged in the United States in recent history, and outline how it is a non-reformist reform.Next, tell mewhatcurrent social problem this policy proposal is intended to correct/fix/ameliorate. Since this is asking you a question on current events, you are free to use outside sources/articles, in addition to any assigned articles you might find helpful.Then, I want you to tell me into which of Frase’s fourpossible futuresthis non-reformist reform best fits.In other words, which of the fourfutures in this non-reformist reform working towards?If you think it encompasses multiple futures, tell me all of those it covers.Peter Frase’s bookspends much time discussing issuesof abundanceand scarcity, and how they relateto the four possible futures outlined in his book. After answering the above questions, I want you to consider another quote from Frase, wherehe states “we should be particularly concerned with the road leading towards these utopias and dystopias, rather than the precise nature of the final destination. Especially because the path that leads to utopia is not necessarily itself utopian”(pg. 145). Given the current state of scarcity/abundancein the United States, and social problems and inequalities we’ve discussed over the past 3 months, I want you to tell me: Which of Frase’s four futures do youthink ismost likelyto unfoldover the next 10 years?While I am happy to allow you some space to think creatively here in your answer, please basethe majority ofyour argument on existing dataon the current state of the US social/political/economic system.You can use our class readingsand also incorporate outside sources if you’d like