"Crossing Cultures"/Perspectives on Multiculturalism
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A 5 page analysis of essays in Crossing Cultures: Readings for Composition, edited by Myrna Knepler, et al. The writer uses the essays as a springboard towards a fuller understanding of multiculturalism. No additional sources cited.
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"Racializing" in Middletown, New York
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An 8 page paper examining demographic data for a culturally and ethnically diverse suburb town, followed by a discussion of how culture and race are dealt with by the police, business owners, community leaders and other members of the community. Most of the population of 25,000 claims cultural, ethnic or racial identification with specific groups for a much greater diversity landscape than exhibited in most other towns of similar size. It appears that the preponderance of racial and ethic differences in Middletown prevents the town from being burdened with illogical racial biases and prejudices. The effect might not be the same in a town either larger or smaller than Middletown, but here at least it appears to work quite well. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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"The Emperor's Giraffe" by Samuel M. Wilson
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A 5 page paper which examines the book "The Emperor's Giraffe" by Samuel M. Wilson as it relates to cultural assimilation. Wilson's book argues that contact between cultures often results in the discovery of commonalties, and later leads to assimilation. The assumption is examined. Bibliography lists 1 additional source.
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A Case Study of an At-Risk Brooklyn Youth
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This 8 page paper looks at a case study which emanates from a New York Times 1993 article. It features a boy who was headed down the wrong path but turns his life around. The story is relayed and an attempt to explain the situation sociologically and psychologically is made. The culture of poverty thesis and systems theory are each discussed. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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A Comparison between Pornography and Civil Rights: The Effect of Laws on Social Change
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This 12 page paper provides an overview of some of the major perspectives related to views on pornography and civil rights, especially in the application of legal standards and identifiable freedoms. This paper attempts to determine in which case which came first, the law or the social change and how this impacted the way society's values are changing. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
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A Critical Analysis of Zuriff’s Article “Inventing Racism”
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This is a 6 page article discussing the arguments presented in G.E. Zuriff’s article “Inventing Racism” (2002). Using the questioning techniques provided by Browne and Keeley (2001) several issues of reasoning, ambiguity, validity and statistical evidence are discussed. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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A Critique of Huntington’s “The Clash of Civilizations”
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In 1993 Samuel P. Huntington wrote an article on international politics in the periodical Foreign Affairs entitled “The Clash of Civilizations” in which future conflicts were not foreseen as taking place between nation states, but between civilisations. The theories proposed have attracted much criticism. This 7 page paper examines the theories and the supporting as well as contradictory evidence. The bibliography cites 5 sources.
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A look at Regan Books
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This 6 page paper evaluates Regan Books which is at the height of inquiry during the recent announcement to publish OJ's book on the murders. This paper evaluates the organization and its newsworthiness. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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A Loss of Culture / Japanese - Americans During WW II
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A 6 page examination of the true story documented in Monica Stone's "Nisei Daughter"-- the recounting of events that took place in a community of Japanese-Americans during and around the time of World War II. Specifically examined are the harsh ways that the Japanese people were treated and the socio-cultural problems they endured. Culture, power, and minority stereotypes are among the many issues explored (all Japanese were stereotyped as being "anti-American). Bibliography lists 3 additional sources used to support how the book itself illustrated such problems.
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A MORE EFFECTIVE HOMELAND SECURITY POLICY
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This 3-page paper attempts to take an economic approach to policy analysis and makes suggestions on a stronger plan for homeland security. Bibliography lists 1 source.
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A Multicultural Background
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A 5 page paper which utilizes “Daughter of Invention” by Julia Alvarez and “With Your Permission” by Dona Aida in offering a look at growing up, and living with a multicultural background. Bibliography lists 2 additional sources.
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A One-On-One Interview With an Elderly Native American Widow
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A 6 page report on the interview process with a seventy-four year old widowed female of mixed Cherokee heritage. Asserts that the interview process can allow a student to quickly come to the realization that individual behavior and relationships with other members of society can vary according to a number of cultural factors, not just race. They can also use the interview process to dispel the stereotypical images which many hold in regard to racial groups which are different from themselves. A one-on-one interview can allow a student to identify with an individual from a cultural group who they may have previously regarded as completely foreign to their own. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: PPnaEldI.rtf

A Paradox of Democracy: Inequality Despite Law
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An 8 page discussion of inequality in the United States. Discusses concepts such as affirmative action which was designed to overcome these inequalities. Emphasizes that despite the laws which are on the books inequalities continue to exists and that they do so because of factors such as economic disparities. Concludes that the real solution is change in the way we view and interact with others, a change which must occur in our hearts and not solely in our legal system. Bibliography lists 9 sources.
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A Short Demographic Analysis Pertaining To Education In Georgia
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A 6 page paper discussing some of the uses of demographic studies, but focusing more on a demographic analysis of regions of Georgia based on data collected in the 1990 census, comparing the striated regions of the state with each other according to state averages. Assuming that all other conditions remain the same, it is reasonable to forecast trends indicated by demographic studies. Georgia education data is compared to that of the US as a whole, but the paper points out the problems inherent in comparing some categories, such as 'high school by grade' vs 'did not complete high school.' Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: Demograf.doc

A Social View of Race, Class and Gender
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A 5 page paper discussing our failure to adequately define the influences of these three aspects of society, focusing on the issue of defining poverty in the context of that faced by single mothers. It has been said that in order to attack a problem, it is first necessary to define that problem. This appears to be a stumbling block in overcoming the negative effects of race, class and gender in society. Despite the fact that the accepted “formula” has not been made workable, observers continue to try to make it fit. One author lists a variety of budget categories for a low-income family, concluding that there is not enough left for food and housing. The paper argues that those living financially marginal lifestyles are better qualified to define budget categories and priorities, and concludes that we often take the same skewed approach to discussing race and gender as well. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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A Sociological Analysis of the Janet Jackson Incident
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This 7 page paper examines the incident and detects the racial and sexist undertones. Various aspects are explored inclusive of the general portrayal of blacks in media. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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A Sociological Analysis of the Role of Malcolm X
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This 4 page paper provides some biographical information about Malcolm Little. It goes on to address his role as a civil rights leader during the 1960s. Various sociological perspectives are defined and applied. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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