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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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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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?Black Betty?, 2002.
Examines the importance of the character, Rawlins, in Walter Mosley?s novel on racial issues in 1960s America.
1,839 words (approx. 7.4 pages), 1 source, MLA, $ 58.95
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In Walter Mosley?s novel "Black Betty", the protagonist, Ezekiel ?Easy? Rawlins, acts as a filter through which the story is told. The paper shows that, utilizing the detective story genre to tell the story and construct the plot, Mosley uses Rawlins to examine moral, social and racial issues. Rawlins is not only the narrator; he offers commentary on a myriad of subjects ranging from poverty, to racism to personal freedom. The paper shows that Rawlins is the central element in every chapter, indeed on every page, and the reader learns only what he does.
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"Black Betty also deals with the concept of community. The racial divide in the book is also a clash of different communities, with the black characters trying to maintain their own community and integrity as a subgroup in the larger white society. The white society is depicted as hostile and arrogant in contrast to the black community, people like Rawlins, who try to assert their personal freedom, protect their own, and take a stronger moral stance than the white community believes possible."
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William Faulkner's 'The Sound and The Fury', 2002.
A paper examining William Faulkner's portrayal of racial issues in the American South during the reformation.
2,770 words (approx. 11.1 pages), 10 sources, MLA, $ 82.95
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The following paper discusses the way in which Faulkner's characters: Benjy, Quentin, Jason, and Dilsey, display the common views on racial issues of the time, as well as Faulkner's own views of the society he lives in. The writer examines how each character shows a different side of Southern life, and varying degrees of understanding towards the African- American cause.
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"My paramount object in this struggle is to save the Union, and is not either to save or to destroy slavery" (Lincoln 636). President Abraham Lincoln did free the slaves January first of 1863, creating chaos in the American South (Segal 244). Slavery, being abolished, had been replaced by confusion. African American wageworkers replaced slaves in most jobs, but did not share in the wealth of white men (Hale 94). The Jim Crow laws left black citizens living in segregation, in poverty, and with the constant threat of violence, despite the government's intention of creating a separate but equal society (Chafe 31). The white man still perceived himself as superior to other races, and asserted and reiterated their inferiority with every word and gesture (Chafe 1). William Faulkner was raised during the turbulent times of the early twentieth century, when the pre-existing social structure was banned, and none had been conceived to replace it (Morris 12). His characters in The Sound and the Fury exhibit his uncertainty with respect to the racial issues of the era. Benjy, a mentally handicapped man, does not perceive racial differences and is unable to act upon his "superiority". Quentin III is the typical southern gentleman - always aware of blacks, and perceiving himself as above them (Davis 71). Jason, the youngest son, has become burdened by his social position - he has been forced to lower himself to the level of a working class "slave" to support his family, despite the shame it brings him. Quentin IV seeks attention, love, and protection, but cannot accept it from the only person who offers it, Dilsey the African American housekeeper (Davis 70). Finally in part four of the novel Faulkner reveals his own views of the restoration in Mississippi. He views and tells Dilsey's story from a literate, white, southern male point of view, showing his inability to criticize Southern notions, and his sympathy and respect for all black people (Howe 61). Faulkner's fictional family, the Compsons, exemplify the different views of racial inequality that were common during the reconstruction, and the author's own uncertainty.
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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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The Jena 6, 2008.
A discussion of the racial issues surrounding the case of the Jena 6.
2,412 words (approx. 9.6 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 73.95
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This paper takes a look at the actions of the so-called Jena 6, the legal issues raised around the Jena 6, and the pending trial of some of the Jena 6, from a sociological perspective. This issue involves the placement of nooses around a campus, perceived as a racist gesture against blacks, which led to the beating of a white student by the Jena 6, a group of blacks. The paper argues that the white power structure did nothing directly to the students who had placed the nooses around campus and instead charged the Jena 6 with attempted murder for what was perceived as at most an assault. This eventually raised issues of of racial preference and misdirected prosecutorial discretion. The paper approaches the issue in terms of its social aspects, the type of society that produces such behavior. It concludes that the case reflects the predominance of an unstated, yet indefensible attitude that the black population is a threat to the white population.
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"Sociological theory has been developed over the years to cope with this sort of social difference and group action. One such approach is structural functionalism, a theoretical approach in which societies are seen as social systems and in which particular features of social structures are explained in terms of their contribution to the maintenance of these systems. For instance, religious ritual may be explained in terms of the contribution it makes to social integration. The term is also applied to the particular form of functional analysis developed by Talcott Parsons in the 1950s and early 1960s, coinciding, as it happens, with the era of the beginnings of the Civil Rights Movement. Parsons finds institutional patterns which carry the rules and norms governing our social structure. He begins with the system and finds that every social system is a functioning entity, or a system of interdependent structures and processes tending to maintain relative stability and distinctiveness of pattern and behavior."
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"Cane", 2003.
Discusses Jean Toomer's short stories on racial issues.
900 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 1 source, $ 31.95
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This paper discusses Jean Toomer's book of short stories as a reflection of social attitudes toward racial matters, including issues of assimilation and multiculturalism and the marginalization of blacks.
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"Jean Toomer's book Cane reflects social attitudes toward race and racial matters and so can be linked to the statement by W.E.B. DuBois that "the problem of the 20th Century is the problem of the color line." Race itself becomes a source of social and ..."
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Racism and Multiculturalism, 2007.
This paper compares Toni Morrison's "The Bluest Eye" with Bernard Malamud's "The Tenants" and examines how the novels depict racial and ethnic issues.
1,432 words (approx. 5.7 pages), 2 sources, MLA, $ 47.95
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The paper discusses how America, despite having achieved some progress over recent years, is still facing burning issues concerning cultural, social and economic inequality among ethnic groups. The paper compares the characters of Percola Breedlove of "The Bluest Eye" and Willie Spearmint of "The Tenant". The paper portrays how both characters have accepted Western world views pertaining to personal success and achievement and how their African identity is being eroded by white values and perceptions.
Outline:
Introduction
Seeing the World Through Black Eyes
Aspects of Americanization
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"It was during the late nineteen-thirties when Percola Breedlove, a social 'case', went to live at the MacTeers house. America, during this period, was still suffering from the effects of the Great Depression, and Europe had recently gone to war. Percola, at just eleven years old, was a young girl at the beginning of puberty, who was only just beginning to understand society's standards concerning physical attributes and characteristics. However, it was not long before she discovered the truth about herself; she was an ugly, black bitch - the proof of which was clearly evident through the fact that she was both unwanted and unloved by both her family and society."
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U.S.-Sudan Relations, 1994.
An examination of post-Cold War American policy towards the largest African nation. Includes cultural background, politics, rebel-government conflict, global context, human rights, aid, regional problems and religious and racial issues.
4,050 words (approx. 16.2 pages), 11 sources, $ 135.95
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"This paper is a study of foreign policy relations between the United States and Sudan. With the end of the Cold War, the United States has struggled to redefine its international responsibilities, and this has been particularly problematic in Africa. Sudan, the largest country on the continent, offers an excellent example of many issues facing the United States in this part of the world. Sudan's leaders have changed international allegiances, encouraged civil war, battled and exacerbated large-scale famine, and manipulated their financial base as they have struggled for power within the region. The problem for the United States is to find a balance in dealing with governmental regimes that are under siege, while trying to help ease long-term crises of civil war and famine that such regimes often help create. The United States must satisfy its own national..."
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