Ethnic Studies papers

A discussion regarding the legal rights of Black Americans from the time they were brought to America as slaves. Specific reference is given to the various laws that were passed during the 19th Century.

This paper examines the history of women and their treatment in the Middle Eastern societies.

This paper takes a look at what caused the Holocaust, traces the progress of discrimination and oppression through society and the legislative body, and looks at the horrible outcome of the tragedy.

This paper is about a pluralist cultural policy's positive impact on democratic values.

This paper emphasizes the importance of learning in the early modern period in the Arab world.

This paper suggests that the most influential sacred stories are tied to the time and place in which they were produced.

Internal divisions in the world of Chicanos.

This paper attempts to define "Anti-Semitism".

This research paper explores polygamy all over the world.

This paper promotes an open-door immigration policy in the United States today. It examines Hispanic and European workers, legal and illegal.

A look at the difference between the two cultures of Judaism.

The differences and similarities of the novels "Kiss of the "Fur Queen" by Tomson Highway and "Traplines" by Eden Robinson.

A discussion of differences in views on death and afterlife.

This paper discusses Stephen Oats' book "Fires of Jubilee: Nat Turner's Fierce Rebellion".

This paper reviews the Robert Abzug book "America Views the Holocaust, 1933-1945."

This paper discusses the AIDS epidemic in Africa.

A look at India's development from as early as the 3rd millennium and how other nations and civilizations often imposed their rule on India. The primary focus of the paper is on how British rule in India continues to effect modern Indian politics.

A look into why and how race and ethnicity impact and are impacted by deviance.

An examination of various African heroes and related rituals and customs.

This paper examines the role that rituals play in society.

A look at the 2002 census results regarding the U.S. Hispanic population.

An interesting look at the development of systems of writing starting with the Sumerian people.

A history of Meso-America, with an in-depth study of the Toltecs.

A look at the "Age of the Empire" and its lasting effect on those countries who were subject to this foreign rule.

An analysis of the writing of Deborah Lipstadt on aspects of Holocaust denial and its sources.

An analysis of Hitler's ulterior motives for the Holocaust.

This paper looks at the issue of gender identity in two novels.

This extensive paper discusses solidarity and division in the ethnically diverse states of Switzerland, Nigeria, Malaysia, and the Former Yugoslavia.

This paper discusses the history of abolition in Britai.

This paper takes a look at the different philosophical theories of Lord Devlin and H.L.A. Hart at enforcing morals.

This paper is a comparison of two revolutionary leaders in Africa.

A detailed look at the history of Iraq and the dissatisfaction of the Kurdish people who have been fighting for independence.

This is a persuasive essay that discusses the advantages of teaching solely in the English language in the U.S.

An examination of the changing trading routes starting with the Roman Empire and how they led to the rise of Islam.

An in-depth look at the lives of the children in Mott Haven, in the South Bronx as seen by Jonathon Kozol.

In this five-page paper the writer explores the book "The Bluest Eyes" by Tony Morrison and examines the theme of the story and attempts to explain why it occurs. The characters of the book are explored, as are the era and lifestyle of the characters.

This paper describes the events leading up to the Montgomery Bus Boycott.

This paper compares and contrasts the politics and political significance of the movies Pow Wow Highway and Evolution's End?: The Clear Cut Facts.

An in-depth examination of James Baldwin?s, "The Fire Next Time", and its relevance to African- Americans.

The realities behind government statistics for Welfare Reform.

This paper examines the causes of poverty among single mothers.

This paper explores how the Bible and the Qur"an contribute to the ideology of Baha"i faith.

This paper shows why Elvis Presley rose to fame so quickly. It examines the social, race, political and youth issues of the time and explains how each one of these factors had a major influence on his success as a rock star.

This paper discusses how Zimbabwe fits into the "Global Political Economy".

This paper provides an in-depth look at the caste system in a Hindu society.

This essay compares the main characters of these two books.

This essay looks at the importance of sporting events to the ancient Mayans.

Examines the politics and the religious fervor behind the seven major Crusades carried out in the middle ages.

A discussion of the advantages and disadvantages of participant observation in research.

Looks at the relationships between men and women in two of Zora Neale Hurston's short stories ? "Sweat" and "The Gilded Six-Bits".

A look at the experiences of the Chinese during their immigration to the United States.

An analysis of the Sung era in China and those who experienced it.

A look at how race influences decisions concerning the death penalty.

An ethical exploration of the injustices faced by Muslim women.

This paper examines the life of Malcolm X based on the biography of Alex Haley.

This paper explains that the antagonistic view regarding the phenomenon of Jihad is too shallow, inaccurate and unreasonable.

An discussion on the concept of race and how it is misinterpreted by society.

A look at the political and governmental issues in Algeria.

A description of the effect of American independence on the Indian society.

This paper is on the culture of Hawaii, focusing on Hawaiian art and culture.

Examines the minstrel show and its relationship to racism and prejudice.

This paper shows how three tribes teach independence to their children.

Discusses how racism could not exist without the belief that one race uses race to its advantage.

This paper examines the evolution of the Palestinian Liberation Front (PLO).

Research paper on the effects of home-based counseling for at-risk African American students.

A look into attitudes about parenting and how they affect child upbringing with special reference to African mothers.

Analysis pf the cultural differences between American and Canadian society.

Compares how the American media portrays female Asian athletes and female American athletes.

An analysis of how Campbell relates the political relationships and political values of the Sarakatsani shepherds to the cycle of their economic life and their kinship relationships.

A look at the famous Scottsboro Boys trial and the events that took place leading up the trial as well as during the trial.

Applies an analysis of overlapping cleavages in the Nigerian political culture toward supporting a new political movement - humorously entitled "the Crusaders Party".

This paper discusses the many advantages and disadvantages of being involved in an arranged marriage. There is also an interview with a young woman from Bangladesh who will be in an arranged marriage after she returns to her country upon graduating colle

An examination of the role of music in failed personal completeness in James Weldon Johnson's "Autobiography of an Ex-Coloured Man".

A comparison of self-destructive revelation in Wright's "Native Son" and Kelley's "A Different Drummer".

Film review of the Spanish film, La Ciudad (The City).

This paper is a personal account of the illegal migration traffic between Morocco and Spain.

Compares the explorer's account of his time in North and South America with the modern Hispanic experience.

A look at the acculturation problems faced by the Hopi people in modern American society.

Argumentative paper dealing on the issue of food drops.

An in-depth look at the Peter Brook production of the "Mahabharata".

An analysis of Indian expression of imagery and symbolism.

An analysis of the Mongol Horde invasion.

This paper is on Northern Ireland, and includes discussion on strife between Catholics and Protestants.

A paper on racism in America, and some history on organized activities.

This paper focuses on the treatment of African-Americans in television programs spanning decades.

This paper examines the relationship between culture and identity from an African perspective.

A look at the impact of immigration on American society. This paper is on immigration in America.

A look at architectural design, the Horyuji temple in Japan, and how it reflects culture

A look at the importance of gift exchange in various societies.

An examination of ancient Chinese foot binding customs and their significance.

A review of the history of Irish immigration during the 20th Century.

A look at legislation in India concerning women and marriage.

A look at the symbolic meaning behind the architecture of rooms in the Maltese culture as a reflection of their image.

Applications of Foucault and Althusser on the Asian-American phenomenon in the United States.

An examination of the ideology of whiteness and how it effects society.

This personal account looks at the bias we develop through the influence of the media.

An examination of ethnic conflict and assimilation of the Kurds in the Middle East.

An examination of the way that race, ethnicity and skin color was dealt with in Northampton County Virginia in Early 17th.