Ethnic Studies papers

An analysis of Yiddish culture within the American Jewish community.

This paper compares the "melting pot" and multi-culturalism approach to immigration.

An examination of the uses and abuses of the concept of orientalism.

A brief study into the effects that immigration has had on American society.

A review of Pyong Min's "Mass Migration to the United States".

A description of the country of Bosnia.

An essay on the role and misleading preception of women in the Muslim religion.

An essay on the Andean people, indigineous to the Amazon.

A literary comparison between "Quiet Odyssey: A Pioneer Korean Woman in America" by Mary Paik Lee and "Coming of Age in Mississippi" by Anne Moody.

Discusses the history of the Polish immigration to Chicago.

A study into the "Intifah" policies adopted in Iraq and Egypt during the 1970's.

A critical analysis of Haykal's "Zaynab", the first real Arabic novel.

This paper examines how prevailing Western cultural concepts regarding the soul and spirituality, gender and healing have been challenged and redefined by a growing awareness of cultural alternatives.

This paper examines various theories of conflict resolution as can be applied in the case of the American war on Iraq.

A comparison of the effect of risk and protective factors on suicide attempts in a group of tri-ethnic adolescents divided according to race, gender and age.

A look at the healthcare attitudes of the Hispanic population in America.

The war in Iraq and how it has impacted the city of Basra.

Uses interviews with a typical Korean-American family to understand how they define their identity.

This paper examines the social organization of the Bedouins, focusing on the gender organization of these social divisions.

A look at the health care demographics in the U.S. and how this is pushing for the need of multi-cultural patient care. Focuses on the Family Birthing Center.

A brief paper on the benefit of using migrant and ethnic health service providers to reach the larger community.

A discussion about the phenomenon of gifted and talented students among minority groups.

A discussion of the cultural relevance of the Chinese-food experience.

An exploration the causes of the Somali civil war as it relates to the foreign policy of the Western powers.

The paper analyzes the remarkable progress Japanese women have made in asserting their rights over the last century.

An introduction to the concepts of cultural diversity and methods that can help in ensuring the success of a diverse workforce .

An overview of this ethnic group and its experiences within American society.

This paper discusses the linguistic phenomena of bilingualism and first language loss and presents suggestions for advocating multilingual education.

A paper on the cultural differences experienced by Asian Americans.

A comparison of the Jewish and Korean immigrant experience.

A discussion of the prominence of social inequality in American society.

An examination of how the political history and climate of Korea has helped foster a violent society.

Examining how Theravada Buddhism has influenced the ancient and modern political life in Asia.

This paper analyzes the two pieces "Jews, Race, and American Pluralism," by David M. Gordis and "One Drop of Blood" by Lawrence Wright.

A history of the Portuguese Community of Santa Clara, California from 1900 to present.

An examination of the Khmer Rouge revolution of 1975 and how the leader, Pol Pot, managed to keep control of the citizens through an iron fist.

Commentary on the public apology to Native Americans made by the Assistant Secretary of Indian Affairs, U.S. Department of the Interior.

Discusses the effects on non-dominant cultures of America's gradual move to do away with bilingual education.

Analyzes the book "A Nation for All: Race, Inequality, and Politics in Twentieth-Century Cuba" by Alejandro de la Fuente.

Analytical research paper that reviews the historical as well as a highly political event pertaining to the September 11 in the light of the "Thick Description" analysis as explained by Clifford Geertz.

This paper introduces, discusses and analyzes the topic of unemployment among Native Americans.

An examination of workplace harassment against minorities.

A look at the culture and religion of Islam and whether or not it can co-exist with a democratic government.

Argues against the thesis by the political scientist at Harvard, Samuel Huntington, and his book "The Clash of Civilizations".

The paper discusses the challenges facing the U.A.E. since the discovery of oil there, regarding its national identity as a modern Islamic state.

A look at the Shari'a or introduction of Islamic law into society.

An analysis of the differing cultures and mentalities and politics of Eastern and Western Europe.

An examination of two essays regarding the Metis people during the period of the fur trade in Western Canada.

This paper introduces, discusses and analyzes the topic of German immigration to the United States prior to 1877.

An examination of the differing cultures and religious observances among the people of Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates.

This paper is a comparison of how both cultures: the American and the Hispanic may interpret "A Streetcar Named Desire" by Tennessee Williams.

This paper looks at the study of whiteness and the idea of whiteness being a social reconstruction.

A look at the issues of language, culture and identity in the writings of Maxine Hong Kingston, Richard Rodriguez and Alfred Kazin.

This paper provides a cultural and historical background on the Sioux and the role of music in American Indian cultures.

This paper examines the role white America, as well as white America's governmental and social institutions have had on racism in America.

This paper reviews two novels, both related to Indian Society in the U.S.A. --"Indian Killer", by Sherman Alexie and "A House Made of Dawn", by N. Scott Momaday.

Compares society's expectations of a boy as seen in Julius Lester's "Being a Boy" with parental expectations of a proper Chinese girl as seen in Amy Tan's "The Joy Luck Club".

A research design examining the relationship between race and ethnicity and academic achievement.

A discussion of the issues that occurred in the Mazda plant in Flat Rock, Michigan due to the differences between the Japanese and American workers.

A profile of Israel's counter-terrorist strategy.

The paper compares and contrasts the immigrant experiences of two groups of Americans ? the Jews and the Korean Americans.

Examining whether the theory of the "melting pot society" works in practice, focusing on the Hispanic community.

This paper looks at the evolving socioeconomic roles of Japanese women in Japanese society.

Research into the status in China of women and youth and the possibility for improving the conditions.

A review of the issues related to treating and caring for people across different cultures.

A discussion of the way in which the Holocaust has transformed the concept of Jewish identity.

An insight into the Korean-American community.

The paper discusses the mandate by Congress to deport immigrant felons and the problems encountered by the INS in carrying out this law.

An examination of R.K. Narayan's book "A Story-Teller's World".

This paper is an account of the journey undertaken by Colombians who came to New York City, a place with a foreign language and culture.

A study of research conducted into a method for teaching instructors how to evaluate peer assessment models.

A discussion about occurrences of racist activity against Chinese-Americans in the United States.

A discussion of the diversity of cultures on a global scale in the U.S..

Examines the issues which constitute French culture and how it differs from Syrian culture.

A study in the effectiveness of UNRWA centers for Palestinian adults.

This paper examines the role of Koreans in American society.

This paper examines the development of a teacher training program to be given to UNWRA teachers working with Palestinian refugee students who are underachievers.

This paper looks at testing that aims to discover the effectiveness of Remedial Center programs of the UNRWA for slow learning Palestinian adults.

Examines the issue of Palestine from the British Mandate period (pre-1948).

A review of "The Quest for Identity: International Relations of Southeast Asia" by Thon Amitav Acharya.

A study on the move from welfare to working for young single African American women in the U.S.A.

This paper investigates the effects of a bilingual curriculum content on problems incurred by Haitian high school students.

This paper look at the Pacer Parent Education Program for Native American parents of disabled children.

An in-depth examination about whether there exist actual and/or perceived differences in the achievement motivation levels of samples of colored and black African students attending The University of Fort Hare and the University of Western Cape.

This paper examines the phenomenon of Islamic fundamentalism in Algeria today.

An inquiry into Post-traumatic Stress Disorder and child abuse among Salvadoran immigrants and the after-effects of war.

An examination of important cases which shifted the power of tribal members over their land versus power congress has over the same land.

This paper uses thematic analysis techniques to study patterns of perceptions and expectations of three educators.

Examines the relevance of the Ottoman Empire in the Balkans to contemporary current conflicts and tensions in that region.

This paper studies the school segregation controversy in St. Paul, Minnesota in the 1970s.

This paper analyzes the essay "A Red Cross To Bear" by Mark Schapiro.

This paper argues the benefits for both countries if Saudi Arabia were to sell oil to Israel.

This paper looks at the situation of Vietnamese refugees as they seek to enter the United States.

Examines the experiences and difficulties of immigrants to America, especially in the nineteenth century.

This paper explores Richard Rodriguez's "The Achievement of Desire" and Gloria Anzald?a's "How to Tame a Wild Tongue".

A review of the book by Roger Daniels, "Prisoners Without Trials", illustrating the topic of the Japanese-American internment camps.

This paper explores the causes and patterns of race riots in America in the twentieth century.

This paper is an ethnography of the emirate of Qatar. Discussed are the basic historical, economic, demographic and political background of the country, as well as cultural issues.

A discussion of "Lakota Woman" by Mary Crow Dog & Richard Erdoes and "Black Boy (American Hunger): A Record of Childhood and Youth" by Richard Wright.

This paper examines Peyotism, the largest religion started, organized, and directed by and for Native Americans.