Ethnic Studies papers

This paper examines the differences between Mexican and Central American immigration policy.

This paper describes the Appalachian snake handling churches, and presents them as a distinct religious subculture within the whole of American Christianity.

A review of David Nasaw's work "Children in the City" which discusses the play and work habits of immigrant children in the United States.

This research paper outlines and discusses the major maritime issues and potential armed conflicts in the Asia-Pacific region.

This paper looks at the way in which Jewish immigrants were connected to socialism in America.

This paper discusses the ways in which the face of American law is steadily changing.

This paper studies the claim that there are more opportunities now for African-American men and women than there were in earlier decades of this century.

This paper is an examination and discussion of Kumari Jayawardena's "Feminism and Nationalism in the Third World".

An analysis of the Japanese banking industry, including a comparison of Japanese and Western capitalism.

A comparison of two literary works, "The Color of Water" by James McBride, and "Aria: A Memoir of a Bilingual Childhood" by Richard Rodriguez.

A study of intermarriage between Japanese women and American men.

This paper looks at the results of the Southeastern Indians and the Powhatan of Virginia in the geopolitical and economic systems as those groups encountered the European colonialists in the eighteenth century.

This paper closely studies mortgage loan rates for low- and moderate-income households.

This paper is a criticism of the ideas brought forward in Jennifer L. Hochschild's "Facing up to the American Dream: Race, Class, and the Soul of the Nation".

This paper looks at specific groups within gay communities and how they have been affected by HIV/AIDS.

This paper examines the issue of hate crimes, acts of violence directed against people because of their racial, religious, ethnic, gender or sexual identity.

Identity and culture in Irvine Welsh's "Trainspotting".

Examines how the methodology of ethnography can benefit the AIDS community.

Analyzes an exhibition of contemporary folk art at the UCLA Fowler Museum and shows the authenticity and appeal of these works.

Examines the process of ethnic-Americanization whereby the identity moves from one's native homeland to being American.

A detailed look into the history of the Arab-Israeli conflict.

This paper studies the current trends in the consumer and labor market in America.

Analysis of the cultural and economic differences of Western and Arabic civilization and their role in the current Iraqi war.

This paper is a preliminary request for funding to evaluate the effect of passing the "English First" referendum.

An analysis of Kenyan writer Ngugi wa Thiong'o's book on two tribes, "The River Between".

History of tension between Arabs and Jews.

Shows the arguements for and against bilingual education in the American educational system.

This paper looks at the controversial topic of bilingual education in America.

An assessment of minority access to the American Health
Care system, focusing on HIV-AIDS patients.

An examination of organizational behavior in the multicultural workplace with an emphasis on Arab and French cultures.

This paper discusses that, although Americans have a particular image of the Middle East, it does not really apply to Israel, which is a more Westernized nation.

This paper discusses identity theory as a concept in sociological theory as related to immigration and immigrants.

This paper explores Buddhism from its introduction into Japanese society and the ways in which Japanese culture has been affected.

This paper explores the existence of gangs in cities around the world, analyzing reasons for their formation and prevalence.

This paper looks at the work "Sanzi jing", or the "Three Character Classic", a Chinese book of Confucian beliefs.

A look at the assimilation of people of Irish descent into the American work force.

This paper looks at the book "The Children of the Dream" by Bruno Bettelheim. The book explores the topic of children growing up on kibbutzim in Israel.

This paper looks at the book "Number Our Days", a work the writer describes as an example of urban anthropology.

Examines why the long-supported thesis that different races have different capabilities and that white people are superior to colored people is not true.

This paper is an investigation into the effect of colonization on South Africa and the people of South Africa.

This paper discusses the problems that face women in Mozambique because of poor accessibility to health care, attitudes towards parenthood and uncontrolled flooding.

This is a paper about the history and influences of zydeco music.

This paper looks into the ways in which youths are influenced by culture. The writer asserts that the level of influence differs greatly between Japanese and American adolescents.

This paper compares the frequency and severity of war in pre-state and state societies.

This paper looks at the efforts of and difficulties faced by Russia as it tries to establish pluralism and democracy after the fall of communism.

This paper looks at V.S. Naipaul's book "Beyond Belief: Islamic Excursions Among the Converted Peoples", a non-fiction book that tells the true stories of many peoples? lives and beliefs.

This paper examines how the definition of self-determination has changed and what international causes and consequences have occurred as a result.

This paper discusses the impact of stereotyping in business negotiations across cultural boundaries.

This paper discusses African-American and Chicano women and their roles as domestic servants.

An examination of the Koran, the Old Testament and several academic sources to help explain the views of war and peace in Islam and Christianity.

A discussion of institutional and organizational racism in the U.K. in terms of discrimination in the workplace, in education and a lack of equal opportunity.

A brief history of racism, its types and a comparison of institutional and organizational racism in the U.K. and the U.S.

Discusses problems encountered with survival in U.S. culture for Vietnamese Buddhists.

Discusses the 1995 DPA that ended the Civil War in Bosnia.

Discusses the "Troubles" as a fight between the Protestants and the Catholics.

Discusses discrimination and activism.

Discusses political/religious conflicts.

Discusses the oppressioin of this religious minority.

Discusses the views of the American public regarding Middle East Muslims.

Examines violence and tensions of the area in 2001.

Discusses the situation in the Middle East.

Describes his vital role in defending the indigenous peoples of the New World.

Examines anti-American hatred and contempt by many Islamic States of the world.

A comparison of the coverage in the 2 different countries and cultures.

A discussion of whether students are disciplined differently because of their ethnicity.

A discussion of the original purpose of bilingual educational programs as primarily for Spanish speaking children.

An examination of the politics of culture and race as an issue in adoptions and foster care placement.

A discussion of how the deaf and blind population is treated as a minority within current American culture.

Discusses the value system of Korean Americans.

Discusses the relationship between fear and racial or ethnic discrimination as complicated.

Examines the culturally-sanctioned Japanese model of ideal conduct.

Analyzes in what ways 'Things Fall Apart' in Chinua Achebe's novel.

A paper on the organization of working class families from different ethnic minorities.

An exploration of the political and historical reasons for the 1981 Brixton riots.

This paper looks at the tragedy of the Third World and points to four culprits: Dependence on the west, delayed modernization, growing populations and the unequal distribution of wealth.

An analysis of the effect of cultural diversity in the workplace and the use of diversity programs.

A thorough paper dealing with the history of racial tension between African-mericans and Caucasian-Americans since the time of slavery.

This paper examines the role that the media played in the Vietnam War.

A review of the work, "From Ellis Island to JFK: New York's Two Great Waves of Immigration" by Nancy Foner about Jewish and Italian immigration in early 20th Century America.

This paper studies the effect of parental involvement on ethnic minority student achievement.

This paper discusses the religious views of Christianity, Islam and Buddhism on the Holocaust.

A look at the Native American family units from before colonization to the present day.

An analysis of the on-going Arab-Israeli conflict, focusing on the land issues.

A look at the history of immigration to the United States and what the future holds.

A discussion of the problems facing the Sherpas in moving into the twenty-first century.

Introduces, discusses and analyzes the two works "Dogeaters" by Jessica Hagedorn and "Native Speaker" by Change-rae Lee.

This paper explores the transformation of Japan into a modern society and culture.

The arguments for and against proclaiming English the sole official language of America.

A analysis of racial profiling as a method to prevent terrorism.

A discussion of the issues of immigration and the Immigration and Naturalization Service (INS).

A comparison of the photography of Edward S. Curtis and the art of George Catlin regarding the depiction of Native Americans.

An exploration of the key relationship in "Madame Butterfly" with a focus on the theme of seduction.

Analyzing Robert S. Wistrich's "Antisemitism: The Longest Hatred" which is a detailed history of anti-Semitism from pagan times to present day.

An exploration of the protests and uprisings of American slaves and the origins of the civil rights movement.

A paper which discusses the Azande tribe of southern Sudan from a societal perspective.

A book report on Tsitsi Dangarembga's "Nervous Conditions".

A review of the article "The Apology" by Laura Blumenfeld about terrorism in the Middles East.

The paper looks at the reasons behind the September 11 terror attacks from the Muslim's point of view.

A paper which examines how women's rights are being supressed in Muslim countries throughout the world.

This paper discusses the book "Iron Cages" by Ronald Takaki that outlines the race and cultural history and future of America.