This paper analyzes the Lika and Krbava (areas in Croatia) 1712 Census. It looks at family structures, ethnicity and religion interpreted from this census.
Abstract The paper focuses on the family structures, ethnicity and religion in the regions of Lika and Krbava based on the census from 1712. This area, which today belongs to Croatia, was of extreme importance as it was on the triple border (triplex confinium) of the three mighty powers:Ottomans, Austrians and Venetians.Therefore the paper aims to reconstruct and explain by statistic and quantitative methods of the epoch.
From the Paper "A historical reality of Lika and Krbava regions, which belonged to the Triplex Confinium area, where the three very strong powers (the Republic of Venice, the Habsburg Monarchy and the Ottoman Empire) met was an exceptionally complex one. The area was conquered by the Ottomans in 1527 and during the following one and a half centuries most of the inhabitants were Muslims and Vlachs, who were concentrated in strong fortresses constructed for defense in the case of attacks of the Habsburg Empire and the Republic of Venice. However, soon after the disastrous Ottoman attempted siege of Vienna in 1683, the Habsburg troops conquered several Ottoman fortresses. Consequently, in 1689, the last Ottoman fortresses in the Lika region gave up and their inhabitants left for Bosnia. During these battles, most of the population left the Lika region. Most of the Muslim population fled to the remaining Ottoman territories. The same happened with the Vlach population. They left their homes and inhabited partly the Habsburg territories and partly Venetian territories. In a meantime, during the battles, the Habsburg regular troops were being supported by the irregular ones, which also contributed to the formation of a very various ethnic/religious picture of the region. One of the irregular troops was Bunjevci of the Habsburg border regions who entered the Lika region and helped in its reconquest. Therefore, after 1683 the region was re-conquered and resettled in a somewhat irregular and unplanned manner. Having in mind that some Muslims chose to stay in the region but converted to Christianity after the withdrawal of the Ottoman troops (New Christians or Neochristians), the ethnic/religious map of the area became even more complex."
Abstract This paper discusses the economic and demographic indicators used to collect information through the census data from 1850 to 1860. The author uses graphs, charts and tables to calculate indicator figures, which are compared in the analysis. The paper examines how the industrial revolution prompted migration from Europe to the United States.
From the Paper "In 1798, English philosopher and political economist by the name of Thomas Robert Malthus wrote the Essay on the Principle of Population in which he suggests that population doubles in size every quarter of a century or increases in geometrical ratio, whereas the means of subsistence cannot increase more quickly than arithmetic ratio (Lieberman, pg. 361, 2000). In his essay, Malthus claims that the economic destiny of the human race is impacted by rates of fertility, mortality, population size, and real wages."
Abstract This paper examines a specific census tract (OO5) in the Census Metropolitan Area of Toronto on the basis of the 1996 Census. It compares and contrasts data for the specific census tract with the characteristics of the entire CMA, including graphical comparisons.
From the Paper "Even though the actual long form of census was not devised until 1940, when the whole country was struggling to survive from the Great Depression, the concept of using the census data to help distribute the federal aid and to benefit the people's lives has had its early root back in 1800s. Census data has since become a dominating statistical engine driving decisions made by the government or the private enterprise. In order to be able to make right decisions, not biased by either extremes of the population, sound and complete information of all aspects of life is therefore an imperative. Yes, the question "Do you have a flush toilet" seems to be trifling to most Americans, if not ridiculous. But the fact that there are still people living in the US without flush toilets makes the question important, however few they are in the whole population. Thus next time, if you happen to be the one who receives the long form of census, please remember that ? sound information is the basis for correct decision making?. It is not impossible that you be the beneficiary of that correct decision!"
Abstract In this paper the author takes an in-depth look at how the Hispanic population is faring in the United States. The author uses the 2002 census results as a reference point and then moves on to examine the education that Hispanics are receiving. The author concludes by asserting that if Hispanics become involved in the political system, this will help to understand and improve their situation.
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?Thus, the presence of Hispanics in America today pose specific problems to various policymakers, educators and certain identified states. Hispanics generally do not view themselves as victims of discrimination, but their test scores and educational record account for institutionalized failure that adversely affects them.?
Tags: hispanic, population, demographics, minority, census, immigrants, naturalization, ins
Abstract This paper will briefly discuss the Census Variation Staffing and how these modes of determination clearly reveal the budget of nursing in a health care system. By revealing some of the differing kinds of consensus nursing, we can understand the broad implications that this form of testing can tell us about a nursing organization and its function.
Abstract This paper discusses the increase in access to education and the perception that one must get a "good" job to be a success. The writer contends that as the importance of education has grown within American political conceptions of identity, so has the importance of one's perceived class as it is tied to one's education. This paper concludes that although female and minority inroads into the fabric of the American Dream have escalated over the course of the 20th century, there is still much work to be done.
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"According to the U.S. Census Bureau's Website, overall economic mobility has increased over the course of the 20th Century. For instance, about 84 percent of all U.S. adults age 25 and over had high school diplomas and 26 percent had bachelor's degrees or higher, according to the latest census. Both of these statistics represent record highs. Yet these correlations are not perfectly equal in terms of both racial distribution, for instance. Non-white individuals apparently had less access to higher education".
This is a research proposal that was done to look at the effects of poverty on immigration in Canada. The proposal attempts to answer the question: Why are Canada’s immigrants more likely to end up in poverty than native-born Canadians.
3,660 words (approx. 14.6 pages), 6 sources, 2001, $ 101.95
Abstract This is a research proposal that was done to look at the effects of poverty on immigration in Canada. In Canada, immigrants are more likely to live under the poverty line than native Canadian-born citizens. The proposal attempts to answer the question: Why are Canada's immigrants more likely to end up in poverty than native-born Canadians. It is a qualitative proposal, which includes a literature review. The author discusses census data and utilizes interview questions and answers. The proposal was written in first person narrative, and is 13 pages long, including bibliography as well as a potential newspaper ad for gathering applicants to the study.
From the Paper "This study will hopefully show why it is that immigrants to Canada , at least those who arrived since 1981, are more likely to live in poverty than native-born Canadians. It will attempt to find possible solutions to prevent this from happening to future immigrant populations, whether the problem lies in the hands of the immigration system, or if it has to do with something else. Optimistically, my study will also serve to educate the public and policy makers to adopt different views on immigration and immigrants than the ones currently harbored by many. In my opinion, education of the public and lawmakers will prove crucial after the findings to start finding ways to make some changes to get these people out of poverty, which would benefit everyone."
Abstract This paper examines the topic of modern nomads, the twentieth century equivalent of people and families constantly on the move. It shows how in the last twenty years or so, people have become more and more mobile, moving from place to place, city to city, and even house to house. It analyzes some of the U.K. 2001 census statistics and analyzes the change in population density percentages over time. It discusses the socio-economic factors that make people move and the major shift from an agrarian culture to a technological one. The paper concludes with the physical act of moving itself, how it is not so easy and very costly to up and move home. Even trends in furniture are changing, people prefer free standing over built-in and have a tendancy to buy furniture that is light and easy to move.
From the Paper "There is quite a bit of hard statistical evidence that shows that people are indeed very mobile. In 2001, the census showed that 57 percent of people who own the titles to their homes (owe no mortgage) had lived in that home for over twenty years. The second least mobile group were local authority tenants, where 25 percent had been in their home for over twenty years. his is due to a variety of factors. As for the home owners, these people are established in their homes and careers. To have owned a home and to have lived their for twenty years. These people lived in a different age than people do now, people to day, as the statistics bear out, are much more mobile. People living in local authority housing are restricted in their moving, therefore they do not move particularly often. Tenants that live in housing associations are only half as likely as local authority tenants to live in their residence for over twenty years. In fact, only 13 percent of these tenants are likely to stay in the same place for that long."
Covers issues concerning people of multiracial descent in the U.S. and the findings of the latest U.S. census as it relates to multiracial individuals.
Abstract The history and current demographics of the latest U.S. census are analyzed in order to demonstrate the changing face of America. Factors influencing this change go as far back as the birth of this country. Issues such as the creation and existence of the "one-drop rule" are questioned along with identity development concerns of multiracial individuals.
From the Paper "In 1967, in the Loving v. Virginia case, the anti- miscegenation laws were struck down and whites were then allowed to freely marry whomever they chose. (Wright, 1994) Since that time, a dramatic increase in interracial marriages has been seen between whites and other races. Due to the increasing number of interracial marriage and the obvious population growth of children who identify with more than one race, the U.S. Census Bureau made several changes to the race category. For the first time, this allowed people of multiracial decent to properly and accurately acknowledge their existence. Two percent of the U.S. population classified themselves as belonging to more than one race (6.8 million). White and "other" were the most common combinations (32%) with White and American Indian/Alaska Native at 16%, White and Asian at 13% and White and Black at 13%. Of the 63 possible combinations of racial categories, the four listed above make up 72% of persons of all multiracial persons. (AmeriStat, June 2001)"
Abstract This paper studies the New York state community served by the zip code 10463. The paper begins with an assessment of census date about the community, focusing on the large immigrant population which is largely not English speaking. Next, the paper discusses the historical, geographical and recreational aspects of that community. Points of discussion include the average income level and corresponding recreational habits, as well as attractions for residents and visitors.
From the Paper "That it remains an area of immigrants, more so than other neighborhoods, is revealed by its Civilian veteran population, with 8.2 percent in zip code 10463, vs. 12.7 percent nationally. This discrepancy might exist if the population were much younger than the national average, not having had a chance to serve yet in the armed forces. In fact, the median age is 37.7, while that national median is 35.3 years. While this isn't conclusive by itself, the fact is, the sounds on the street are predominantly foreign languages and accented English, and the Census also reveals that foreign-born individuals comprise 32.0 percent of the population of zip code 10463, vs. only 11.1 percent nationally. Residents speaking an language other than English at home is very substantially higher than for the nation, 50.5 percent vs. 17.9 percent."
Abstract This paper gives a cross section on Brooklyn, discussing physical location, population per square mile, household income and racial census. The author explores crime in both Brooklyn and Queens and reasons for its decreasing rates.
From the Paper "Crime rates in Brooklyn have decreased over the past years. In a period of 10 years from 1993 to 2003 the crime rates in Brooklyn dropped by a huge 63 percent. The total reported incidents were only 44,648 while in 1993 this figure was way above 80,000. A mega change was seen in the motor vehicle theft rates that fell by about 44 percent thus forming only 33 percent of the total crimes committed. Its crime index is approximately 19 crimes per 1000 inhabitants which is much lower that the entire city's crime index being at about 29 crimes. In a study in the year 1998 it was observed that 2 percent of a 15 year old black or African American is likely to get killed before he reaches 45 (U.S. Bureau of the Census). "
Abstract This paper takes a look the process of redistricting in the state of California every ten years, the year after the national census is taken. This paper shows how this process of redistricting becomes particularly contentious as this process is a legislative process and the legislators in power at the time the boundaries are to be redrawn, are the ones who determine the final outcome.
From the Paper "The Supreme Court of California appointed a small committee to handle the redistricting. Johnson's work shows that although the committee specifically stated they were not purposely trying to create competitive districts, voter districts drawn to ensure the most competitive election process, they actually did through their "community of interest approach" (Johnson, 2005). This approach included eight criteria, one of which was maintaining the integrity of minority influence areas as stated in the Federal Voting Rights Act (Johnson, 2005). With the extremely large minority population in California, the application of this criterion can have far-reaching effects. Such concerns and effects were underlying factors in a number of groups' opposition to Proposition 77. Thus, coupling the inherent problems with the process and the complexity of the procedure with the significant presence of state representatives in the House of Congress, it is easy to see why redistricting in California is a complicated and hotly debated topic.
As may be expected, Governor Schwarzenegger has criticized the redistricting process in California as one of the major roadblocks to reforming the state. He believes that the politicians should not be the ones to choose their own districts. Consequently, he fought hard for the passage of Proposition 77 during California's special election on November 8, 2005. Proposition 77 would have amended California's Constitution by changing the process for redistricting California's Senate, Assembly, Congressional and Board of Equalization districts. Had it passed, it would have put the line drawing into the hands of retired judges ("Proposition 77," 2005). Unfortunately for the Governor, voters rejected it. "
Abstract This paper analyzes the city of Detroit, using Census Data from 2002. The writer notes that the social geography of Detroit shows a city that has experienced major shifts in employment and a city that was long tied to one major industry, an industry which has either moved elsewhere or that does not offer the same stability it once did. The writer points out that such changes have affected the way the city has developed physically and the balance between urban and suburban regions.
From the Paper "The social geography of Detroit shows a city that has experienced major shifts in employment and a city that was long tied to one major industry, an industry which has either moved elsewhere or that does not offer the same stability it once did. Such changes have affected the way the city has developed physically and the balance between urban and suburban regions. Theorists note that what is often called the Heartland shows a "nested hierarchy" of levels from metropolis to village, and the different transportation systems bind these levels together. The presence of the Great Lakes provides a gateway to overseas regions."
