Ethnic Studies papers

A comparison of the different sub-cultures of the African American minority group in the United States.

An analysis of the book "The Ethnic Myth: Race, Ethnicity, and Class in America" by American sociologist, Steven Steinberg.

A review of the book ?A New Religious America: How a "Christian Country" has now become the World's most Religiously Diverse Nation? by Diana Eck about the growing diversity in religious affiliations in America especially among its immigrants and native

A discussion of how three authors show that America is not a melting pot of cultures, but a struggle for preservation of identities.

A look at the themes of Richard Gambino's book on Italian Americans.

An essay based on Fawaz A. Gerges? book, "America and Political Islam".

This paper researches the many different opportunities, including education, employment and entrepreneurship that immigrants have in America.

A discussion of the ethics and effectiveness of ethnological film making.

An argument for governmental acceptance of the bi-lingual and multi-cultural nature of the United States.

This paper examines the struggle of the American Indian to fit into a society that does not accept strangers.

A discussion of health issues encountered by the Amish people.

A discussion of white women's involvement in the movement against slavery.

The economic and social segregation of blacks from the era of slavery through the present day.

A review of the biographical novel, "Biko" by Donald Woods.

A discussion of the standard curriculum in American schools which does not address the needs of nor reflect the diversity of the vast majority of students.

A discussion of the concepts of sovereignty and security in South East Asia and their importance to stability in the region.

An in-depth study of Asian immigration to the United States.

A study on our personal viewpoint as a result of our ethnicity and the collective mass media.

A study of the issues surrounding the Palestinian refugees.

A study of this conflict in the Middle East.

A study on the influence of fundamentalism on Middle Eastern politics.

A review of the ethnographic book "Lugbara of Uganda" by John Middleton and a history of Uganda.

An examination of the concept of filial piety and obedience to one's parents and superiors as it relates to Confucian society.

A study of the importance of health assessments and the cultural issues involved.

An examination of this historic conflict between central African nations.

A paper which discusses how America's attitude towards Middle Easterners has worsened since September 11.

A comparison of the argument of Bernard Lewis and Edward Said on the issue of the Middle East's perception of the west and vice versa.

A discussion of the "Family Systems" theory and its use in multicultural counseling approaches.

A personal essay on the experiences with race, gender, religion, and social class growing up as a white female in the South.

A comparison of three literary works by female Hispanic writers, "The House on Mango Street" by Sandra Cisnero, "How the Garcia Girls Lost Their Accent" by Julia Alvarez and "Dreaming in Cuban" by Cristina Garcia.

A debate over immigration in America since September 11th's terrorist attacks.

A study of Orientalism from the nineteenth century to today.

This paper investigates the issue of multi racial Asians living in different countries.

A look at the process undertaken by the Nazi's in the Holocaust of emptying the ghettos of people.

An analysis of the book by Primo Levi with an emphasis on the concept of "drowned and saved".

An introduction to the issue of interracial coupling as seen in the musical, "West Side Story" and in American society.

An introduction to the South American Indian tribe, the Yanomamo and and an exploration into their customs, including their system of cross-cultural marriage.

A study on the assassination of President John F. Kennedy's effect on immigrants.

An analysis of the novel by Richard Ellison.

A paper which looks at the history of German immigration to the United States.

A discussion for the need for intervention from a third party in the Middle East conflict between Israel and the Palestinians.

A paper which discusses the rulings of the U.S. Supreme Court on two cases dealing with interracial marriage and gay rights.

A discussion of issues surrounding transracial foster care and adoption.

A summary of Judaism, Islam and Christianity, their connection with the Holy Land and the way they tie in with the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

A look at the Sinhala elite and Shiv Sena sub-cultures of Asia and how their customs have developed since the Colonial period.

A paper which examines the reasons why Indonesia seems to lure anthropologists and ethnographers, and what it is that appeals to their imagination.

This paper describes in detail the education environment and programs for multicultural students in public schools.

This paper discusses the Amish people's practices and focuses on their unique methods of communication.

The purpose of this paper is to introduce and discuss the play ?Los Vendidos,? by Luis Valdez and to also discuss Chicano literature.

A paper which discusses the problems resulting from rapid urbanization in developing countries.

This paper discusses the importance of the creation story in the lives of the Chiricahua Apache.

This essay illustrates that the separation of law and morality is both possible and impossible, depending on how one defines the phrase "separation of law and morality".

This paper discusses the Holocaust as unimaginable horrors of this era.

This paper presents a detailed discussion about the idea of providing amnesty to all Mexican immigrants residing in the United States.

The paper examines the act and origin of scalping as practiced among Native Americans.

This paper argues the Israel-Palestinian conflict from the author's point of view.

This paper discusses the continuing practice of female genital mutilation(FGM) in many third world countries.

An historical synopsis of the geographical region concerned, tracing the conflict from its origins to the present.

An examination of culturally divided societies and whether consociational democracy could work in these countries.

This paper describes the significance of the Kaa'ba in Islam and how Muslims feels about the rock and its location.

An evaluation of a recent paper published in the journal ?Women's Studies International Forum,? published by Regina Scheyvens and Helen Leslie entitled ?Gender, Ethics and Empowerment: Dilemmas of Development Fieldwork.?

An historical look at the genocides perpetrated in Rwanda and Kosovo and the UN's involvement.

A comprehensive overview of the history of Muslims in India and Afghanistan.

This paper outlines the extent of bureaucratic complicity in the Holocaust, and attempts to explain why German civil servants, instead of obstructing the extermination process, only exerted themselves to ensure its success.

The writer takes the reader on an exploratory journey through the Kurdish history, as well as an examination of current situations.

A brief discussion on the Amish and their culture and customs.

A paper which introduces and discusses the short story "Hollywood" by Dagoberto Gilb.

A paper which studies just how important it is to be fluent in the English language, especially in the United States.

An assessment of the idea that partitioning Lebanon according to religious denominations might settle the centuries old conflict between Moslems and Christians.

This paper discusses problems faced by Japanese-Americans during World War II.

This paper discusses the impact of the Nazi party on the formation of a new German ideology which expanded and took advantage of a developed environment of anti-Semitism.

A detailed look at the present-day Muslim voice in America.

A commentary on Richard Rodriguez' work "Aria: Memories of a Bilingual Childhood" and its relation to Dick Gregory's "Shame".

This paper examines how the agriculture, hunting, social and economic advances that took place during the Neolithic revolution improved the way humans lived and how these changes continue to impact us today.

This paper presents a book review of "Exterminate Them: Written Accounts of the Murder, Rape, and Enslavement of Native Americans during the California Gold Rush." by Clifford E. Trafzer and Joel R. Hyer. Forward by Edward Castillo.

A look at the ancient tradition, still practiced in some Eastern countries, of showing extreme respect for elders.

A comparison of two different subcultures in the United States - the Hmong people from Vietnam and the Latino immigrants.

A review and current application of information contained in Benjamin Barber's 'Jihad vs. McWorld'.

A focus on 'Oriental meeting Western' issues discussed in Amy Tan's third novel, "The Hundred Secret Senses" .

A look at the Portuguese language from the start to modern times.

An argumentative paper discussing racism in the United States.

A study into the history and reasons of inter-racial marriages between African-Americans and white Americans and the influences these unions have on children born into these marriages.

An examination of the essay, "A Modest Proposal", by Jonathan Swift which discusses Irish society of the day.

A look at the Italian-American ethnic group and their contributions to the greater American society.

A study of the "pseudo-science" eugenics which aims to improve the quality of human population through selective breeding.

A suggested alternative curriculum for American High school students.

A look at U.S. involvement in the Middle East conflict, a history thereof and how this is connected to the September 11th attacks.

A short overview of Asian-American, Moslem and Hispanic migrants? existence in the United States.

A questionnaire about ethnicity and national identity distributed to high school students, including an examination of the findings.

A post- World War One look at the history of India and its fight for independence.

A paper which describes the discriminatory hierarchy in a typical Boulder Restaurant.

This paper analyzes the conflict that stems from diversity in the workplace. By understanding the struggles of members of different races, genders and sexual preferences, managers can concentrate on making these minorities feel more inclusive.

This paper examines the history of Judaism in America and the mixed results that it has produced.

An analysis of whether the holocaust strengthened the rise of Zionism.

A comparison of these two countries from historical, geographic, political and national points of view.

A look at this novel by Don DeLillo and the importance of the element of truth.

A look at how the Western ideals of a Pacific paradise have shaped many of these islands.

A study of the Roma (gypsy) sub-culture in North America, the rejection of modern technology by the elder generation and how this effects medical and nursing intervention.

This is a paper on the Rites of Passages of puberty followed by Eskimo and Australian Aborigines.

An analysis of the question of racial profiling towards Arab- and Muslim-Americans since the September 11th attacks.