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Racial Issues, 2006.
A discussion on racial issues in the community of Pittsburgh City, Pennsylvania.
1,666 words (approx. 6.7 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 54.95
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The writer examines racial issues in her hometown of Pittsburgh City, Pennsylvania. The writer is married and works at a local school while studying online. The paper discusses examples of racial communities in the city, such as the Jewish-American, African-American, Irish- American, Italian-American, German-American and Eastern European communities. The writer has experienced no racial tension or incidents that she is aware of. The paper concludes that, despite its immigration history, political issues, educational issues, community leaders and the various media, Pittsburgh has not been confronted with major issues on race relations and discrimination.
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"The various media have proliferated in Pittsburgh without discrimination and bias towards race. Pittsburgh is the home of the world's first commercial radio station, the first non-commercial television station, the first "networked" television station, and "mid-western" newspaper (Wikipedia 2006). It is one of the few middle-sized metropolitan areas in the US with two major daily newspapers, the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette and the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review, and which both have received Pulitzer Prizes and have produced investigative news stories on a national scale."
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Alaskan Racial Issues, 2008.
Discuses that, in Alaska, there are only two categories of races--the whites who came to Alaska and the native Alaskans.
1,780 words (approx. 7.1 pages), 7 sources, APA, $ 57.95
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This paper explains that the present racial issue in Alaska, between whites and native Alaskans, goes back generations and continues into the most recent times. Today, native Alaskans constitute a small minority in cities but form the majority in the rural villages. The author describes the history of anti-discrimination legislation, school desegregation, imprisonment ratios and stereotypes. In Alaska, the media report a lot about the racial issues in other countries and in the mainland U.S. but not much about what has and is happening in Alaska. The paper urges that more attention to these racial problems would help end them.
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"On September 12, 2007, the United Nations passed a resolution for the Indigenous People. The declaration is a comprehensive statement addressing the rights of these peoples. It was drafted and formally debated for over 20 prior to being adopted. The text says indigenous peoples have the right to fully enjoy as a collective or as individuals, all human rights and fundamental freedoms as recognized in the Charter of the United Nations, the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and international human rights law."
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Understanding Racial Issues in Children's Literature, 2006.
A children's literature study that analyzes the various aspects of race issues in relation to children's books.
900 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 1 source, $ 35.95
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This paper makes the contention that the facts on cultural diversity in American children's literature belie a terrible misrepresentation of minorities in the small number of books written about them. The larger Caucasian society of authors, as well as minority authors, must be responsible to bring forth a true democratic social responsibility in not ignoring other cultures in this type of literature. Although there should be a greater emphasis on publishing more African-American or Hispanic children's literature, the issue of cross-cultural mixing should be the priority of both sides of this argument.
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"By identifying aspects of minority culture in American society, one can realize how these books can help create racial diversity in a white hegemonic society. In essence, by understanding the problem with diversity in current children's literature, there should be a greater effort for authors and teachers to include other races and creeds in their creative writing projects and literature choices. The problem with racial diversity in children's literature is one that needs to be looked at with a rational point of view."
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Racial Issues in "Glory", 2007.
An analysis of racial prejudice in the film "Glory".
1,424 words (approx. 5.7 pages), 6 sources, MLA, $ 47.95
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The purpose of this paper is to introduce, discuss, and analyze the film "Glory" directed by Edward Zwick. Specifically, it discusses the ideological message of the film using formalist analysis supported by research on the film and its filmmaker. The writer proposes that race seems to be the only issue in Edward Zwick's classic film "Glory". The paper examines the film's depiction of the racial tension that exists in the army unit, in the other fighting units, and in the nation as a whole. The paper concludes that the film graphically illustrates those tensions for the viewer, and indicates a country torn not only by war, but also by racial prejudice and stereotypes.
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"Many scenes throughout the film indicate the tensions between blacks and whites. It is quite clear not only the Confederates hate blacks. Many of the white soldiers and officers also dislike the African Americans, and do not want to work with them. Colonel Robert Gould Shaw, played by Matthew Broderick, has to convince his friend to lead the regiment with him, and there are scenes of the black soldiers marching through Boston to the jeers of the crowds and other soldiers. One graphic scene during the men's training shows how the Irish Sergeant Major holds the new recruits in contempt. He calls them monkeys and animals, and treats them just the same. He is vulgar and prejudiced, and it takes a reprimand from Shaw to calm him just a little. Much of the U.S. population at the time held the same ideas as the Sergeant Major, and so, simply because of their race, blacks were seen as not trainable, animalistic, and dimwitted."
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Race - a Social Issue, 2002.
This paper sheds light on the pervasive social issue of race and shows how society contributes to racial segregation and discrimination.
1,970 words (approx. 7.9 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 62.95
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While some people are of the view that race is purely a biological phenomenon, the truth however, is that race is turned into a burning social problem because of the attitude of the society towards colored people. In other words, it is the flawed social thinking that results in intense social segregation. This paper explores the social issue of race and shows how society contributes to racial segregation and discrimination. The paper uses as examples writers Richard Wright (author of "Native Son") and Anne Moody (author of "Coming of Age in Mississippi) to show how the social thinking which contributed to racial segregation in their lives pushed them to write.
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"Moody, through her various experiences and observations as a black person, reached some interesting conclusions on her race and its place in the society. The reason why she felt that race was essentially determined by the attitude of the society towards colored people was because she too had noticed the difference in the thinking of blacks who had lived in the South and those who were living in the North. Since racial segregation was mainly a pervasive social problem in the South, blacks living in the North were blissfully unaware of discrimination that their brothers had to encounter in the South. This made Moody understand that race had a lot to be with social thinking of others around, the sheer difference in the attitude of blacks living in the South and those living in the North could reveal the truth about role of society in this issue."
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"Race and Mixed Race", 2002.
An examination Ranier Spencer's "Race and Mixed Race" which denies the concept of race.
900 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 1 source, $ 35.95
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This essay reviews Ranier Spencer's essay on "Race and Mixed Race." Spencer argues that there is actually no such thing as race, since so many identities and racial mixtures exist within each person. The essay argues that Spencer makes a legitimate point, but that his contention ultimately ignores what can actually be done about racism.
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Issues in Black Theatre, 2004.
Looks at issues of racial integration and cultural assimilation through two texts, Alice Childress's "Wine in the Wilderness" and Amiri Baraka's "Dutchman."
2,080 words (approx. 8.3 pages), 1 source, MLA, $ 65.95
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This paper delves into the depths of the issues of racism and cultural assimilation as addressed in African-American theatre. It examines two plays, Alice Childress?s ?Wine in the Wilderness?, which examines assimilation on a personal level and brings up issues of how it is that we, as a society, develop this assimilation, both consensually and nonconsensually, and Amiri Baraka?s ?Dutchman?, which looks at the effects of assimilation and the forces that drive it.
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"America has been called the melting pot of the world. We are a nation composed of and created by the integration of dozens of cultures over two-hundred years. Unfortunately, true racial integration is something that has really only been developing in the past thirty years or so. With this integration come the eventual questions of assimilation and cultural fusion. The answers to these questions will form the basis of the future of our society and how the world culture develops."
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Multicultural Issues in Policing, 2007.
This paper discusses cultural issues related to policing and law enforcement.
2,819 words (approx. 11.3 pages), 13 sources, MLA, $ 83.95
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In this article, the writer discusses that for the past 40 years, law enforcement in the United States has been accused of being ethnocentric and unable to accommodate cultures other than Caucasian white. The writer maintains that in a country founded by ethnic groups and immigrants, it is difficult to conceive of a practice that is so insensitive to the needs of other cultures. Further, the writer argues that in order to be an effective law enforcement officer one must understand other cultures in a personal way that goes beyond language barriers. This research examines cultural issues related to law enforcement as well as issues that may affect the ability to deliver fair and just law enforcement for all cultures.
Outline:
Understanding Cultural Differences
Law Enforcement and Community Relations
The Roots of Racial Profiling
Racial Profiling and the Muslim Community
Is This Still Necessary, or Just an Excuse?
Works Cited
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"The formal definition of culture refers to a shared system of beliefs, values, customs, behaviors, and the means that a group of people use to adjust to their world and others around them. Cultures are typically defined by their traits that make them different from other groups. All cultures have similarities and differences. Culture refers to the uniqueness of each and every group. It may include the way they dress, the foods that they eat, family structure, and moral values. Often other cultures are judged only by those things that are easily observable, such as the way they dress, their language, or the foods that they eat. However, cultural differences may not be as apparent on the outside and the necessity of cultural understanding may be missed by an officer. The ability to recognize what constitutes a multicultural experience and to recognize the diversity that exists is the first step to understanding differences."
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Race in "Lord of the Rings", 2004.
An examination of how the issues of race and racial divisions are addressed in Peter Jackson's "Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring".
1,166 words (approx. 4.7 pages), 1 source, MLA, $ 40.95
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Race plays an important part in shaping the lives of the main characters and their behavior throughout Peter Jackson's "Lord of the Rings: he Fellowship of the Ring". The paper shows how the hobbits must overcome their dislike of change and adventure to embark on the quest to destroy the ring, and the quest ultimately destroys their childlike hobbit innocence. Aragorn, of the race of men, must struggle with mankind's complicity in the evil of the ring, while the animosity between dwarf and elf is played out in the actions of Gimli and Legolas.
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"The movie's main character, Frodo Baggins (Elijah Wood) is one of the Hobbits. He is joined by his Hobbit friends Sam (Sean Astin), and Perry (Dominic Monaghan) on his adventure to return the ring to the fires of Mount Doom. Hobbits are essentially a race that is about half the height of men, with wide, hairy feet. They are by nature timid and childlike, and Frodo, Perry, and Sam live in the shelter of an idyllic shire before adventure sweeps them into their epic tale. Notes Bilbo Baggins (the uncle of Frodo) of the Hobbits, "Hobbits have been living and farming in the four Farthings of the Shire for many hundreds of years, quite content to ignore and be ignored by the world of the Big Folk. Middle-earth being, after all, full of strange creatures beyond count, Hobbits must seem of little importance, being neither renowned as great warriors nor counted among the very wise"."
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Cultural Issues And The Family, 2005.
A look at how the meaning of family can differ from one cultural, racial and ethnic group to another.
1,808 words (approx. 7.2 pages), 8 sources, APA, $ 63.95
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This paper discusses the notion of family according to an African-American family and a Hispanic family and looks at how these notions differ. The paper also examines some of the multicultural issues in the workplace.
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"The meaning of family as a construct and as an entity can vary from one racial, ethnic and cultural group to another. To examine this variance interviews with two American families were conducted. One family was an African-American single-parent household in which a working mother, a maternal grandmother and three children were found. The second family was a Hispanic-American family with working parents and two children. Both families live in an urban community area, all children attend a public elementary school and receive..."
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Criminal Justice Issues, 2008.
A comparison of the incidence of violent crimes as well as recidivism and the dynamics between federal and state policies in California and Texas.
2,149 words (approx. 8.6 pages), 19 sources, MLA, $ 67.95
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This paper discusses the dynamics between state and federal policies on crimes and punishments and how it can be illustrated using the crime and corrections statistics of Texas and California. It discusses the nature of the crimes in both states and provides many insights into the differences in their policies. It particularly compares the incidence of violent crimes as well as recidivism between the states.
Table of Contents:
Community Policing
Racial Profiling
Bail Enforcement Issues
Appendices
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"Critics of bounty hunting however raise the relevance of the practice since the Taylor Decision, central to the justification of the practice, was made shortly after the American Civil War. Furthermore, though there is legislation addressing the function and operation of bounty hunting or bails bonding, there are no methodologies to training or standards to evaluate performance. Neither are there existing or sufficient channels in criminal justice organizations to provide guidance or afford official collaboration for their activities (Langworthy & Travis, 2003). Furthermore, critics point out that the exemption from civil liabilities, legitimize violence and violation of rights as well as contradict due process. There have been a number of states that have imposed criteria for those who can pursue careers as bounty hunters but since there is mo limitation to the jurisdiction of bounty hunters, it is enough to procure license in states which have permissive regulations."
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Racial Profiling in Toronto, 2006.
A look at the issue of racial profiling in Toronto and whether it is a serious problem that deserves attention or one of minimal importance.
2,250 words (approx. 9.0 pages), 4 sources, $ 89.95
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Racial profiling is a term used to define instances in which one ethnic group is subjected to police surveillance or detention more than any other group in society. The practice occurs when the race of the individual is more significant in causing police action than the suspicion of criminal acts. In instances in which racial profiling has been evident, the cause is generally because assumptions about particular racial groups exist within the police organization. This paper looks at the issue of racial profiling in the city of Toronto and how some organizations contend that racial profiling is a serious issue, which must be addressed while other professionals and community members suggest that racial profiling does not exist, and that the claims that have been made against the Toronto police are without merit.
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Political Race Relations, 2007.
This paper compares antebellum race political issues in the US with
contemporary race political problems.
1,110 words (approx. 4.4 pages), 9 sources, APA, $ 38.95
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This paper explains that race political issues, between pre-Civil War times in the US and now, have become even more exacerbated and divisive and have left the country even more splintered, with one group pitted against another. The author points out that one key difference between then and now is that the antebellum racial discordance focused mainly on "black versus white"; whereas, today there are more minority groups. The paper relates that the roots of the many lingering challenges African-Americans face today can be traced not only to the original wording of the United States Constitution but also to early, strictly enforced laws against literacy for slaves and to historical disagreements among leading black educators themselves.
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"In the 1850's, Justice Roger B. Taney of the United States Supreme Court, in his celebrated Dred Scott decision, argued that the foundation of the American state had not included the Negro as a participating element, or as beneficiary of its privileges . Justice Taney's argument was in essence overruled by the events of the Civil War itself; since then blacks have been considered, legally and morally at least, equal American citizens. However, educational equality for blacks, due in part, perhaps, to the subjective, often subtle, even unconscious nature of racial discrimination itself ..."
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The Continuing Role of Race in Capital Cases, 2005.
A discussion of race issues and how they have corrupted the administration of the death penalty in the U.S. Judicial System.
3,884 words (approx. 15.5 pages), 9 sources, MLA, $ 106.95
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This paper discusses the role of race in capital cases in the U.S.A by briefly examining the historical background, and then analyzing the relevant Supreme Court decisions that have affected or that reflect the issue. It also breaks the race issue into basic components, using statistical evidence and scholarly opinions to examine the ways in which race has been unfairly applied in racially charged decisions in capital death cases.
Outline
Introduction
Background
Historical Precedents: Significant Supreme Court Decisions
The Race of the Victim
Poverty, Race, and Legal Representation
Poor Legal Representation: Two Examples
Margins of Error: "A Broken System"
Discussion of Findings
Conclusion
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"The advent of globalization has brought a great many advances to contemporary society. In that light, the continued existence of capital punishment would seem to be an anachronism, especially in the United States. Although some would describe the U.S. as the wealthiest and most powerful country in the world, its persistence in clinging to an archaic system of punishment would seem to contradict this. A majority of countries have done away with the death penalty. However, the United States continues to practice it, making it one of the minority of countries that still do. According to Amnesty International, "in an increasingly abolitionist world, the USA's use of the death penalty does immense damage to its international image" (2003)."
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"Race, Crime and the Law", 2006.
This paper analyzes Randall Kennedy's book "Race, Crime and the Law," which presents an in-depth look at how issues of race link to crime and law enforcement.
2,728 words (approx. 10.9 pages), 1 source, MLA, $ 81.95
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This paper examines the views and opinions of author Randall Kennedy, a Harvard law professor, regarding the correlation between crime and race. This paper explores Kennedy's argument which states that the field of law enforcement in America is largely considered racist, especially by the African-American community. This paper analyzes the results of an investigation carried out by the author, which focuses on the issue of racial inequality in the justice system, which is largely overlooked. Kennedy's in-depth book details the numerous problems in the justice system, while also suggesting solutions. This paper delves into Kennedy's assertion that officials in law enforcement must be forced to respect the rules prohibiting racial misconduct, while also stating that police and prosecutors engaged in illegitimate racial practices must be deterred from continuing to do so. The writer of this paper also reviews the author's particular style of writing, which, in the case of this book, appeals mainly to a white audience.
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"It must also be noted that Kennedy does not ignore serious issues of racial discrimination. However, he does frame them so the problems seem to be a result of a system or of the individuals in that system, rather than of society itself. A good example is seen where Kennedy describes abuse of power. Kennedy describes how police officers and judges can abuse their power and engage in racial misconduct. The abuse of power occurs because they are able to engage in this behavior unchecked. The emphasis is placed on controlling the behavior of those in power and maintaining standards. Kennedy argues that if standards and control are not maintained, then people can abuse their power without consequence of any action being taken. This creates a situation where complete control is lost, with this extending to problems greater than just racist behavior."
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