Epiphanies & Justice
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A 4 page research paper that discusses the pivotal role of epiphany in countering racism and injustice. In today's multicultural, politically aware and correct society, efforts abound to instruct children, young people, and the populace in general in regards to the fundamental nature of our common humanity and decrease the incidence of racial hatred and bigotry. While these efforts are well-intentioned and may be effective to some degree, human experience shows that in order for many bigoted individuals to change their orientation, they must first experience an epiphany of understanding that goes to the core of their being. In this regard, the writer examines two movies: Crash and Romero. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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Equal Opportunities
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This 7 page paper considers what is meant by equality of opportunities, how it may be defined, its’ limitations, why it is not achieved and if it is not and cannot be achieved, if it is still a valid goal. The bibliography cites 5 sources.
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Equal Opportunities; An Uneconomic Goal?;
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This 14 page paper considers the argument that equality of opportunity is impossible to achieve and we should stop wasting resources trying to achieve it. The paper looks at how this may be seen as true and argues both for and against the statement. In doing so the role of resources in education and on the work place are included. The bibliography cites 12 sources.
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Ethnic and Racial Histories and Their Meanings
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This 11 page paper examines Italians, Jews and African Americans and how they live in the United States today. The history of how the groups came to America and what happened once they got there is a large part of the paper. Bibliography lists 9 sources.
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Ethnic Animosity : Research Proposal
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A 5 page paper that begins by defining ethnic animosity and relating it to racism. Researchers who address the issue of hate crimes, including crimes against whites are discussed. The increase in hate crimes, a violent expression of ethnic animosity, against Muslims and Middle Easterners following the September 11 attacks is reported. The writer then presents a proposal for a case study to investigate expressions of ethnic animosity on a college campus. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
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Ethnic Conflict in the U.S.
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A 5 page overview of ethnic conflict in the U.S. This paper asserts that these conflicts have been a fact of existence since the arrival of the first European to these shorelines and that they can be attributed to our capitalist economic system which emphasizes individuality over community and competition over cooperation. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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Ethnic Influences and Cultural Theft in Fashion
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This 9 page paper looks at how fashion trends and fashion designers have looked to other cultures for inspiration. The paper considers some background to this including elements of potential ‘cultural theft’ from the eighteenth and nineteenth century. The paper then considers how the use of ethnic influences can be seen in today’s fashion, using examples such as Prada, Ralph Lauren and John Galliano. The bibliography cites 10 sources.
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Ethnic Studies
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This 6 page paper focuses on two books that look at ethnic studies. Dinnerstein's "Natives and Strangers" and Gonzales's "Mexicanos" are discussed in depth. Ethnic communities are explored in a general way. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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Ethnicity and Nationalistic Expression: The Variable Role of Violence
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A 5 page overview of the manner in which ethnicity expresses itself in nationalistic expression across the world. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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