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"The Bluest Eyes" - "Disgrace", 2008.
An analysis of how both Toni Morrison's novel,"The Bluest Eye", and J. M. Coetzee's novel, "Disgrace", subtly comment on the race and gender within their respective societies.
2,599 words (approx. 10.4 pages), 2 sources, APA, $ 78.95
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This paper analyzes, compares and contrasts Toni Morrison's novel, "The Bluest Eye" and J.M. Coetzee's novel, "Disgrace". The paper describes the approach to gender and race in each book and notes that, although they have fundamental differences, both Morrison and Coetzee contend that, despite political actions to create a "colorless, raceless, genderless" society, social stigmas are hard to eliminate.
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"Coetzee's novel "Disgraced" focuses on the life of David Lurie in post-apartheid South Africa. In the wake of political reforms that has changed the policies of the entire government, Coetzee attempts to show through his novel that racism and sexism are still as prevalent as ever. Lurie is castigated from society for his love of Byron Romanticism, and demonized as a sexual offender because of his illicit relationship with a much younger student. Ultimately, the plot surrounds the brutal rape of David's daughter Lucy, which results from the neglect of the rural community outside of Cape Town. The purpose of Coetzee's novel is to reveal the truth behind South African social lore, instead of the equality that is suppose to pertain to the post apartheid era, it is evident that without much structural support there is little political changes can make on social opinion and stigma. Ultimately the same sentiments that existed preceding the apartheid are still evident through this narrative. It is a story of dehumanization and indignity, with the focus on the fall of David Lurie's self-respect and a deeper understanding of social stigma."
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Ethnic Groups in America, 2008.
This paper explores the Chinese-Americans, Irish-American and Polish-American ethnic groups.
2,555 words (approx. 10.2 pages), 9 sources, APA, $ 77.95
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The paper discusses the origins and history of Chinese-Americans, Irish-Americans and Polish-Americans. The paper then provides additional information and statistics about these ethnic groups.
Outline:
Chinese-Americans: Origins and History
Additional Information on Chinese-Americans
Irish-Americans: Origins and History
Additional Information on Irish-Americans
Polish-Americans: Origins and History
Additional Information on Polish-Americans
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"The Chinese probably were persecuted as an ethnic culture arriving in America far more than were the Irish and Polish; this is not to say the Polish and Irish avoided discrimination and social bias, but neither of the latter two were actually banned from immigrating to the U.S. as were the Chinese at one point. In fact, the Chinese were officially excluded from entering America (Chinese Exclusion Act of 1882), but they also had earned respect when they served as hard-working low-paid laborers who helped build the first transcontinental railroad in the middle of the 19th Century. But "once the railroads connected the frontier, Westerners had little use for the Chinese" (De Leon 42), and hence the exclusion act."
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The Religion of Consumerism, 2008.
A discussion on how some people feel that dissatisfaction or unhappiness can be instantly cured by by shopping.
959 words (approx. 3.8 pages), 4 sources, APA, $ 34.95
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This paper compares the religion of the Lakota Indians to the religion of consumerism. The paper notes that the Lakota Indians lived, and still do live, simple lives whose religion focuses on the connection to nature. In contrast, the religion of today, or consumerism, holds that the purpose of life is to consume as much as possible, at all costs. This paper particularly looks at how the religious traditions of the Lakota are about learning how to live as one with nature. Whereas, in consumerism, instead of seeking happiness through spiritual betterment, consumerism simply allows one to purchase happiness.
Outline:
1. What does it mean to be human?
2. What is the basic human problem?
3. What is the cause of the problem?
4. What is the end or goal of transformation?
5. What are the means of transformation?
6. What is the nature of reality?
7. What is the sacred and how may the sacred be known?
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"The cause of the problem is that the religion of consumerism has taken human outside the traditional cycles of good and bad, birth and death, and harmony versus disharmony. By contrast, consumerism simply creates the problem of "what don't I have that I should have". Unlike other religions, which create a connection to either nature (Lakota) or a divine being, consumerism makes a connection between the individual and the artificial. Instead of seeking happiness through spiritual betterment, consumerism simply allows one to purchase happiness. The result is the problem: that humans loose the connection to what it means to be human. Instead consumerism creates a new definition of what it means to be human, an artificial meaning that simply defines being human with being a consumer."
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Radical Basque Nationalism, 2008.
A cultural essay on radical Basque nationalism with reference to the film "Yoyes".
1,604 words (approx. 6.4 pages), 5 sources, APA, $ 52.95
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This paper researches radical Basque nationalism with reference to the film "Yoyes" which is a Spanish political drama based on the life and death of real-life terrorist and member of the ETA, Dolores Gonzalez. The subject is discussed through the prism of the film in highlighting the relevant issues within this topic.
Outline:
Objective
Introduction: What Constitutes Nationalism?
Basque Identity - Brief History & Emergence
Factors Leading to the Development of Basque Nationalism & the ETA
Motives and Methods of the ETA
Summary & Conclusion
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"Martinez-Herrera (2002) holds that it is necessary that the ETA's origin and persistence be viewed along with the exchanges of the group with the "broader environment" (Martinez-Herrera, 2002) because in the case of the Basque: "...it is possible to consider a system of concentric circles." (Martinez-Herrera, 2002) In the very center of the ETA are the terrorist organizations however, "in a broader circle, there is a network of interconnected support organizations, including political parties, trade unions, associations, mass media, even firms..." including those who vote for the Basque parties. It is the external of these that "corresponds to those who share ideas of rejection toward Spain, independence for the Basque country."
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Othering, 2008.
An examination of the concept of othering according to Mary Canales' article, "Othering: Toward an Understanding of Difference."
1,281 words (approx. 5.1 pages), 1 source, MLA, $ 43.95
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This paper discusses the process of othering that allows the majority or the mainstream group to create boundaries based on race, gender and class. It specifically focuses on the explanations and discussion in Mary Canales article, "Othering: Toward an Understanding of Difference." The paper concludes with the writer's attitude to othering and how it has changed since reading the article.
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"By reading this article, I realized that I had often viewed othering as a negative process. My view of others is not based on any media-deluged messages and neither are they influenced by stereotypes, rather I am one of those who agree with role taking because I do that all the time and it helps me interact with others more easily and without discriminating. But by and large, I had viewed this process as an ugly reality and one that needed to be restructured or reformed. However I now understand that othering need not be exclusionary. It can be inclusionary too and in such cases, it would help each group better understand the others and itself by developing awareness and consciousness."
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Madagascar, 2008.
Looks at development prospects for Madagascar
1,980 words (approx. 7.9 pages), 9 sources, APA, $ 62.95
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This paper compares the dependency and the modernization theories of development and applies them to Madagascar, an island nation in the Indian Ocean. The author explains that, despite its biological and cultural richness, Madagascar has remained among the world's poorest countries. The rule of Dictator Kidier Ratsiraka and his corrupt government has been costly to this country. The paper emphasizes that economic colonialism has impeded the development of Madagascar, despite its independence in 1960.
Table of Contents:
Dependency Theory versus Modernization Theory
Religions and Politics
Ethnic Cultural Conflicts
Agrarian Reform
Women and Their Status
Urbanization
Soldiers and Politics
Economic Growth and the Environment
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"Women likewise suffer disadvantages in the realms of legislation and politics. Legislation discriminates against women in inheritance, land tenure, marriage and divorce. Women's disadvantages have been traditional. Colonial and post-colonial reforms were in the hands of men. Personal laws and customs restricted women's inheritance rights. Marriage and divorce laws and practices added to women's dependence on men. Even when separated or divorced, women find legal provisions for their provision as ex-wives and for their children limited and difficult to enforce."
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The Legitimacy of the Indian Wars, 2008.
A review of the conflicts between native Americans and colonists.
2,372 words (approx. 9.5 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 72.95
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This paper analyzes the conflicts between native Americans and colonists in terms of the moral legitimacy of warfare. The paper states that the end result of these conflicts are clear; it led to the deaths of thousands of native Americans and the eventual disappearance of the majority of the native American tribes within North America. The paper argues that the results were disastrous for the native Americans, however on further examination, it becomes evident that the Indian wars qualify as a just war.
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"In order to determine the legitimacy of the Indian Wars, a context for understanding the agents of action within the war must be developed. The Indian Civil War occurred in parallel to the American Civil War. The conflict began in the wake of the French and Indian War. The British, after acquiring the significant amount of territory ceded by the French dictated that settlements were forbidden west of the Appalachian Mountains. This policy was made to ensure that conflicts between the Native Americans and colonists would not continue to persist. However, due to pressure from the colonists, the British negotiated a treaty with the Iroquois in 1768 to allow for colonial expansion beyond the Ohio River."
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Vietnam, 2008.
A review of Vietnam policy on ethnic affairs from 1975 to 2000.
1,967 words (approx. 7.9 pages), 7 sources, APA, $ 62.95
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The paper provides an analysis and evaluation of the role ethnic affairs played in Vietnamese governments from 1975 to 2000 as these years are significant because they represent a time where the Vietnamese government moved from supporting greater autonomy among minorities, to adopting policies that supported a unified state. The paper states that ethnic minorities and nationalities were encouraged to practice their unique cultural and traditional ideologies provided those ideologies did not conflict with the government's unified front.
Outline:
Introduction
Policy Toward Minorities 1975-2000 Overview
Strengths/Weaknesses
Good and Bad Policy Changes
Further Analysis and Overview
Conclusions
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"The years between 1975 through 2000 are significant, in that it was during this time the Vietnam Communist Party established the Socialist Republic of Vietnam (SRV) (Mackerras, 2005, p. 85). During the first few years under the rule of the VCP, much conflict and unease existed with regard to ethnic affairs and policy making. Many foreign countries saw Vietnam as hostile during this time, in part due to the VCP's invasion of neighboring countries including Cambodia (Mackerras, 2005). However, during the 1990s formal relationships were restored between Vietnam and the U.S., during a time where Vietnam experienced rapid economic growth; it is important one note that it is also during this time the Vietnamese worked to restore stronger relationships with the Chinese minority groups living in the country. Such dramatic changes have led to positive changes in Vietnam, as we will discuss more throughout this analysis."
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Recent Terrorist Activities in the Balkans, 2008.
A review of the underlying reasons behind the acts of terrorism in the Balkans.
1,059 words (approx. 4.2 pages), 4 sources, APA, $ 37.95
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The paper states that one only has to look at ethnic strife and historic imperialism in the past to understand recent terrorist activities in the Balkans. The paper discusses the point that the foundation created by such events launched a widespread societal desire to have political and religious freedom, which in turn sparked the willingness to perform terrorist activities for that purpose. The paper continues by discussing the subject and events that led to terrorist activity.
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"Recent terrorist events against United States interests throughout the world have caused Americans to take note and wonder what they ever did to deserve such hatred and anger. For the answer one only has to look at Islamic fundamentalist beliefs and groups to understand why the members of those groups believe it is appropriate and at times even God ordered to attack United States interests."
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Cultural Competency and Social Work Students, 2008.
An investigation of the level of cultural competency in school social work students, as it applies to awareness about the race of the student.
10,728 words (approx. 42.9 pages), 56 sources, APA, $ 213.95
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This research paper discusses the dynamic of cultural competency for the school social work student. It particularly explores the factors of awareness (e.g., attitudes), perceptions and practices that empower cultural competency for the school social work student. The paper also investigates whether cultural competency by the instructor offers insight into the dynamic of how race and ethnicity may impact the student and instructor working alliance.
Table of Contents:
Chapter One -- Introduction
Hypothesis and Research Statement
Defining Cultural Competence
Cultural Competency
Cultural Competence Practice and Training: Overview
Strategy and Practice
Moving Towards Cultural Competence
Knowledge, Skills, and Ability
Attitudes
Skills
Knowledge
Statement of the Problem
Significance of the Study
Chapter Two -- Review of the Literature
Theoretical Framework
Research Hypothesis
Research Questions
Terms and Definitions
Chapter Three - Research Design and Statistical Procedures
Research Participants
Instruments
Chapter Four - Findings
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"This is, naturally, a concern because it slows down the process that the client is involved in when it comes to discussing the problems that he or she is facing and working to solve them. Without the client being honest about his or her thoughts and feelings, the social worker can have trouble determining how to best help the client and what strategies might work in the future. Social workers must take care that they interact with the client but do not do so to the extent that their beliefs and opinions become something that the client senses too strongly and therefore chooses to react to. The goal is for the client to discuss his or her problems and issues in a way that is non-judgmental and does not make the client feel as though he or she has to agree with everything that the social worker says."
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German-American Internment, 2008.
Looks at the internment of German-Americans during WWII.
2,850 words (approx. 11.4 pages), 2 sources, MLA, $ 84.95
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This paper explains that the history of the Japanese internment camps is becoming more widely studied; however, the internment of German-Americans, even some Jewish refugees, in the United States during WWII has not been highly publicized. The author tells the personal stories of some of these internees. The paper stresses that, although World War II is in the distant past, after 9/11, there were Arab-Americans who were detained in jails for quite some time for no reason. The United States must find the appropriate way of protecting the nation against security threats without losing sight of the liberties.
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"Because the FBI did not have the language ability and the contacts in Latin America, they drew up lists of Germans they found suspicious on the slightest evidence and anonymous informants. No holds were barred, as landlords turned in tenants and visa versa, and old lovers turned in each other. Anyone who made a denunciation to the U.S. consul in Guayaquil was paid $50 or given whisky. In Mexico, journalists and informants received retainers for providing "positive information" of dangerous Nazis. The flaws in this approach were obvious and objected to by at least two U.S. ambassadors."
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Ethnic Groups in World War II, 2008.
This paper discusses the books "Journey to Topaz" and "Desert Exile: The Uprooting of a Japanese American Family" by Yoshiko Uchida.
1,235 words (approx. 4.9 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 42.95
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This paper introduces, discusses and analyzes the books "Journey to Topaz" and "Desert Exile: The Uprooting of a Japanese American Family" by Yoshiko Uchida. Specifically it describes and compares the experiences of several ethnic and racial groups during World War II, and explains any similarities or differences in the treatment they received, and their reactions to it.
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""On February 19, 1942, President Franklin D. Roosevelt issued an executive order which authorized the Secretary of War 'to prescribe areas from which any or all persons may be excluded'" ("Journey to Topaz" vii). This was the beginning of one of the darkest times in U.S. history - the internment of thousands of Japanese Americans, simply because of their ethnicity. In "Journey to Topaz," Japanese American Yoshiko Uchida chronicles her family's removal and relocation from Oakland California to the Topaz internment camp outside Delta, Utah in "Desert Exile," and writes of a fictional Japanese family in "Journey to Topaz." Both books indicate the struggles and inhumanities faced by the Japanese after the bombing of Pearl Harbor, and show their strength of spirit in the face of adversity."
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Indian History, 2008.
A detailed account of the history of India, including a discussion on the influence of the various sectors of Indian society.
3,323 words (approx. 13.3 pages), 4 sources, APA, $ 94.95
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This paper presents an overview of the history of India beginning with the creation of the Indian National Congress in 1884. More specifically, the paper discusses India's independence, the emergence of the various political groups in the country, and the influence of the "moderates", the "swarajists". The paper also discusses the influence on India of the strong leadership of Mahatma Gandhi.
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"Gandhi's action of suspending the non-cooperation movement was severely criticized by other movement advocates and other sectors (National Indian Congress 2004, Edidin 2006). But other critics recognized its most outstanding feature as the willingness and ability of people in general to endure hardships and punishment inflicted by the government. The movement may have collapsed but its great impact survives and is destined to inspire the nation to persist on a stronger campaign. It clearly served as a basis for new faith and new hope in the people. It roused in them a new confidence in their own power to fight for freedom. Because of the movement, the Congress, for the first time, turned into a truly mass movement."
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Reggae Music, 2008.
This paper discusses the history of reggae music and looks at how this type of music has developed and changed from its original form.
1,600 words (approx. 6.4 pages), 6 sources, MLA, $ 52.95
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In this article, the writer notes that in 1968, a new form of music, blended from a religious movement, Rastafarian, and numerous musical influences such as rhythm and blues, rock steady, African, and ska, emerged in Jamaica and spread quickly throughout the world. The writer then explains that this music, known as reggae, defined a nation of people for decades and helped develop various musical movements worldwide. This paper discusses the history of reggae and the major artists of the art form. Further, the writer discusses how the art has changed, both in its original nation as well as how the music has been altered for American audiences. This paper includes copied sources.
From the Paper
"Reggae music, born of a combination of R&B, blues, jazz, and traditional African music, and combined with a religious tradition, was unique to Jamaica at a time when the country was looking for her identity. The combination of political messages, religious connotation, and raw sound was ideal for the changing society of the time. However, to be pushed to international stardom, the music was altered and rerecorded by milder, less powerful white British artists who helped internationalize the genre. The end result, however, was that it would take many years for true reggae to reach international audiences, complete with the ideology and messages the music was intended to portray. While the British musicians helped popularize the culture, it would take Bob Marley and many others decades to bring the true message of reggae music to international light."
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Twilight in Los Angeles, 2008.
This paper reviews Anna Deveare Smith's book 'Twilight: Los Angeles, 1992'.
1,000 words (approx. 4.0 pages), 1 source, MLA, $ 35.95
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In this article, the writer notes that Anna Deveare Smith's 'Twilight: Los Angeles, 1992' is a very original work, standing at the limit between two literary genres, the drama and the documentary. The writer points out that in order to write the play, Smith interviewed approximately one hundred and fifty people who had taken part in any way in the riots that took place soon after the verdict against Rodney King, the black man who had been dreadfully beaten by white policemen. The book is thus made up of monologues coming from people from different races and cultures, different social strata and so on, who tell their opinion or voice their feelings and experiences related to racism and discrimination in general. In the last part of the book, one hears the voice of Twilight Bay, one of those who organized the gang truce and the character who gives the name of the book. The writer concludes that Twilight is a wise political activist of the street, who has a clearer view of racial differences than most of the people around them, and who, although in the middle of a conflict where it would be hard to be impartial, can see that people have to think differently so as to be true to their own humanity.
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"Twilight is a black young man who tries to maintain the peace in his neighborhood by staying awake all night to make sure his gang will not be attacked by a rival one. As such, Twilight is a political activist of the street, trying to mediate the conflict between the different races. His vision of the world he lives in is very complex and the author specifically uses it as a conclusion to her documentary. Most of the monologues express an ambivalent view towards racism and social conflict. Some of the people feel hatred, others simply think that the differences between cultures are far too great to be overcome, but at the same time, humanity tells them their own feelings are wrong. Twilight seems to be one step ahead of the others. He represents the hope of an eventual definitive reconciliation between the races. The way he interprets his own name reveals much of his personality and his view. Thus, he feels he is standing between two worlds: the fact that he tries to maintain the peace among the gangs makes him think that he is, like he is being told by the others, somewhere in the limbo, that is, between the dark present and the possibility of a brighter future, when there will finally be peace among the people ... "
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A Paradoxical University System, 2008.
This paper discusses a paradoxical University system present in the United Arab Emirates.
3,226 words (approx. 12.9 pages), 12 sources, APA, $ 93.95
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In this article, the writer discusses that the United Arab Emirates (UAE) represent a most interesting case in the context of modern education. The writer notes that as one proceeds with a literature review designed to address the role played by the university system in the UAE, it is clear that this is a context which should be considered key to the future of a part of the Persian Gulf rife with promise. Indeed, the writer maintains that if the UAE is to live up to the potential suggested by its vast wealth, it must find ways to improve the social and political conditions that overshadow much of the progress implied by its economy. Moreover, the writer argues that the UAE must alter its orientation toward its indigenous population, which it seems often is given short-shrift to the courtship of foreign business students. The literature review here is intended to reveal the current circumstances and future needs of the UAE university system.
Outline:
Introduction
Literature Review
Conclusion
From the Paper
"Technology and communication have fueled its capacity not just to be a purveyor of a valuable world resource--a disposition which has genuinely seen to the destructive exploitation of so many nations in the 'developing' and 'undeveloped' spheres--but also as a willing and able partner in the implementation of the global trade process.
"Its educational orientation must be led by the central Ministry of Education and the administration of Sheikh Mohammed, which are charged with the duty of ensuring that the students coming out of school are not simply prepared to contend with the complex global obligations of the workforce, but who are additionally oriented to take the UAE forward as a global competitor in the production of innovation. In order to do so, it must, of course, act according to the mores of a global economy, which demands the presence of women in all forms and at every level. An absence hereof may cause a strain on the relationship between this and western counterparts where cultural and social parameters demand explicated equal protections for the rights of women."
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Contemporary Africa Ethnic Conflict Resolution, 2008.
Analyzes ethnic conflict resolution and policy in contemporary Africa, especially Ethiopia.
15,860 words (approx. 63.4 pages), 36 sources, APA, $ 249.95
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This paper identifies key elements in conflict and conflict resolution theories from the perspectives of ethnicity, culture, and politics in Africa and non-African countries. The author points out that Africa has been wracked time and time again by wars of all types, intensities and durations. The author then presents several ways that Africans resolve ethnic conflict and reports that, unique among African countries, the ancient Ethiopian monarchy maintained its freedom from colonial rule with the exception of the 1936-41 Italian occupation during World War II. However, Ethiopia has been wracked by a series of bloody coups, uprisings, wide-scale drought and massive refugee problems.
Table of Contents:
Theory
Key Historical and Contemporary Theorist
Conflict Theories and African Policy Issues
Frustration-Aggression Hypothesis
Social Learning Theory
Social Identity Theories
Implementation of Ethnic Conflict Management and Policy
Community Assembly: The Semai Becharaa'
Qat-Chewing Sessions
The Role of Poetry
Dia
Go-Between Mediator
Apology
Truth and Reconciliation Commissions
Public Trials
Reparations Payments
Writing a Common History
Track II Diplomacy
Literature Review
Global Ethnic Resolution, Conflict and Relevant Policy
African Ethnic Conflict and Policy
Application of Theory and Practice on Ethiopia
Ethnic Conflict Resolution and Theories within a Policy Context
Ethiopian Socioeconomic and Political Climate
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"The native inhabitants of the area were organized in agrarian-based chiefdoms like those of the Bench and Dizi people (living in the highlands) or in decentralized age-grade societies like the Toposa, Anyuak, Nyangatom and Suri (living in the lowland plains). The state presence was constituted by superior military force (soldier contingents with better arms), and by the imposition on the locals of tribute and tax requirements, and the obligation to provide corvee agricultural labor for the northern immigrants. The latter also took cattle, ivory and slaves for trade to the north."
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Indian Givers: How the Indians of the Americas Transformed the World., 2008.
A Critique of Jack Weatherford's "Indian Givers: How the Indians of the Americas Transformed the World."
1,495 words (approx. 6.0 pages), 1 source, MLA, $ 49.95
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The paper discusses that the term 'Indian giver' has come to be a synonym for someone who gives something, only to take it back. The paper further explains that it was the Indians who were forced to give to the Europeans--their knowledge about farming and fishing in the Americas and ultimately their land. The paper discusses that in Jack Weatherford's book, "Indian Givers: How the Indians of the Americas Transformed the World," the exchange between Europeans and Native Americans was an unequal one, with Europeans taking of the positive benefits of the New World, while the Indians were doing all of the giving. The paper concludes that unwittingly, the Indians found themselves the recipient of the evils of European civilization, like slavery, and a disrespectful attitude to the land.
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"According to Weatherford, the early post-Columbian contact of the Europeans with the native populace actually enabled the Industrial Revolution to change Europe, and ultimately the world. "Had Europe and America not come together through Columbus or some other connection, the industrial revolution would never have happened in the way we know it," because Europeans would never have gained access to the metals of the New World, or to Indian mines (Weatherford 57). This contact also generated the money economy of Europe and fueled a shift to a European economy based upon real, hard, convertible currency. Metal-based currency also was critical in fueling industrialism and world trade. By beginning the book with tales of South American encounters with Europe, which were particularly brutal and unequal from the beginning of the Indian-European relationship, Weatherford initiates a tragic tone, explaining how enslaved South American Indians mining gold and silver in Potosi supplied the precious metals for most of the European coins that generated wealth for the Old World at the expense of the liberty of the New World."
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Race, Culture and Color, 2008.
This paper discusses Julia Alvarez's article "A White Woman of Color" and Abby L. Ferber's article "What White Supremacists Taught a Jewish Scholar about Identity".
1,345 words (approx. 5.4 pages), 2 sources, MLA, $ 45.95
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The paper examines the articles "A White Woman of Color" by Julia Alvarez and "What White Supremacists Taught a Jewish Scholar about Identity" by Abby L. Ferber who discuss their experiences related to race, culture and color. The paper describes the cultural difference and clashes and the discriminatory or racial behaviors that are the result of social practices. The paper looks at Alvarez in relation to her American society and her Dominican community and Ferber with her Jewish origin and the White supremacist views.
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"The issue of race and color has been an important aspect in the history of the United States and in general of the world. This was and still is one of the toughest hurdles to overcome in terms of the complete emancipation of the society. However, this is yet to be fully attained. Although this equality at the level of the society is indeed a lofty goal, there are various aspects which relate to the history and culture of a certain people that make this task to be practically impossible."
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