Ethnic Studies papers

This paper discusses the ETA or Euskadi Ta Askatasuna, a nationalist organization, as well as the Basque people, in Spain.

This paper explores the reasons behind the ongoing Indo-Pakistani conflict.

A discussion of how Indians have maintained their traditions in various ways.

This paper looks at the religion of the Haitian people.

A review of Sadie Smith's book "White Teeth".

This paper gives a cultural and spiritual assessment of a Cuban Jehovah's Witness from the nursing profession's point of view.

This paper looks at how the fighting between the Sunnis and Shiites in Iraq has affected the country, as well as gives background information on the Sunni-Shiite split.

This paper analyzes the book "Cotton Picking Time", by Maya Angelou, through it's spiritual and social content.

A research paper analyzing the influences, problems and developmental issues associated with football professionalism in the Sultanate of Oman.

A discussion of Bharati Mukherjee's short story "A Father" and the father's role in a child's development.

This paper discusses the supply of water in the Middle East.

A discussion of the many ethnic groups that have evolved in America.

This paper discusses a number of Native-American short stories relating to the themes of culture, dignity and self-respect.

This paper is a research proposal for an analysis of short-term liquidity management tools in Islamic finance.

Looks at what is meant by the genre of American ethnic literature.

Discusses the meaning of sovereign powers to American Indian tribes.

This paper discusses the social reality of Native American assimilation through the works of Helen Hunt Jackson, Mark Twain, and Walt Whitman.

A review of the problems of the disappearance of indigenous languages due to the movement of peoples.

Discuses the issue of humanitarian intervention by examining the debate over Kosovo.

Examines literature from colonial North America and later new immigrants to explore the creation of the American identity.

A literature review studying the healthcare of recent immigrant Chinese.

A looks at ethnography as a social science research method.

A review of the peoples referred to as Hispanics living in America today.

A research paper examining the experiences of Persian-American women who managed to successfully escape domestic violence.

Examines the changed demographics of the writer's hometown Modesto, California

A research paper on methods of diffusing tensions between nations based on religion.

This paper is an intensive research study of 35 Persian-American women who escaped abusive partners.

A cultural information exchange regarding religious dances and social order, between a Cree Indian from Canada and a Nigerian.

This paper discusses the history and evolution of the educational system in Saudi Arabia, especially in the second part of the 20th century.

This paper is a thorough analysis of economic development issues in Africa, along with theories that may be applied to the situation.

This paper argues that race is a social construct.

This paper explores whether a transracial adoption might be harmful to a child.

A look at the Hispanic/Latino minority group in the United States.

A discussion on how debates regarding multiculturalism in schools affect the relationships between educators and parents.

Explores the concept of social mobility, assessing whether it is helpful or harmful to people of differing cultural, national, social, economic, religious, or ethnic backgrounds.

This paper shows how culture diversity is taught and developed by many factors such as one's parents, religion, and community.

A research proposal to study health care among African immigrants in the rural south of the US.

An examination of the issues that Muslim men face as they immigrate to the United States.

A case study analysis of the factors of the sunrise model in Islam, how it affects medical care and the importance of its understanding for nursing practice.

This paper discusses the gaps in health insurance coverage in the United States, particularly affecting low socioeconomic status families and individuals.

This paper explores the 1984 genocide in Rwanda and the role of the United Nations in this tragedy.

An examination of the retention of food, religion and music traditions in the Caribbean.

An analysis of the theme of national identity in Kiran Desai's "The Inheritance of Loss".

This paper discusses the problem of mother to child transmission of AIDS in Africa and looks at a possible solution.

Looks at the Supreme Court case of "Korematsu vs.United States", which upheld the Japanese-American relocation order of WWII.

Argues in favor of global human right protection.

Looks at the issues of multiculturalism, as presented in Gregory Nava's 1983 film "El Norte".

Looks at equal labor opportunities as part of the Civil Rights Movement.

An examination of affirmative action, wage inequality and wage differentials.

A review of the literature on the Hispanic community and the unique parenting conflicts it faces in a new culture.

A historical review of the separatist movement in Quebec focusing on whether progress is being made towards peaceful co-existence within Canada.

A review of a book by P.S. Rothenberg entitled "Race, Class and Gender in the United States".

This paper explores the media's failure to adequately cover the Darfur crisis.

A comprehensive discussion on the genocide in Darfur based on Brian Brivati's article, "Africa's Inferno".

Explores minority student under-achievement in the American school system as compared to the achievement of students from the cultural majority.

The author discusses the importance of the study of the Aboriginals and their culture in the field of anthropology.

This paper proposes a solution to attain the elusive goal of true diversity in America today.

A look at how different cultures view the concept of time.

Examines that Native American's struggle to retain their culture and lands against the forces of the early white settlers.

A discussion of how diversity influences an individual's personality and behavior.

This paper examines standards and policies of care that are sensitive to the ethnocultural needs of the patient.

This paper discusses major themes in Susan Wyle's "Revisiting America: Readings in Race, Culture and Conflict" and in Paula Rothenberg's "Race, Class and Gender in the United States".

This paper explores instances of genocide and ethnocide and the failed response of the international community.

This paper discusses common traits of adult English Second Language (ESL) students, which impede their learning, and gives examples of how understanding American culture can increase the student's ability to learn the English language.

A research paper into the religious harassment of Muslim agents at a real estate agency in the city of Los Angeles, California since September 11, 2001.

This paper discusses cultural competency as applied to counseling and human services and assesses ways that the author can develop in this area.

A definition of creolization and an analysis of cultural traits, language or other social elements that exist as part of Caribbean culture.

A discussion of popular culture, racism and the transformation of the
Asian "image" in Canada.

A case assessment of family risk and protection among the Latino immigrant population in the United States, which aims to help social workers in the treatment of this population.

This paper discusses the problem of social isolation among Canadian senior immigrants.

This paper discusses the importance of race and color within the socio-political context of African-American societies in the United States.

A discussion of the future of the Republic of Iraq.

A literature review of asthma treatment in ethnic minorities.

This paper reviews Edite Cunha's essay "Talking in the New Land" about her life experience, from the age of seven to the age of nine, of having English as a second language.

This paper argues that the overpopulation of minorities in the U.S. judicial system is attributed to the unfair treatment and bias against minorities.

A review of the short story "The Dinner" by Roddy Doyle.

A review of the book "The Lottery" by Shirley Jackson.

An examination of the Islamic faith using the book "Muhammad: A Biography of the Prophet" by Karen Armstrong.

An examination of America's dependency on oil and its connection to the war in Iraq.

A paper describing the community of Coeur D'Alene in Idaho.

A discussion on whether or not there is discrimination against Black Caribbean school children in the UK.

A discussion of the phenomenon of identity denial directed at Canadian and American Japanese.

A study of the social and economic crises in Cameroon since its independence.

A discussion of the lost Mayan culture, science and religion.

A review of William Foote Whyte's book "Street Corner Society: The Social Structure of an Italian Slum".

A discussion of effective ways to implement diversity training in the workplace.

An analysis of film violence and its semiotic significance in American popular culture.

A review of Joan Claytor's article "A Global Village Full of Idiots", a commentary of the harmful effects of television.

This paper examines the movie "Smokin' Aces" and discusses the ethnic stereotypical images portrayed.

A discussion on whether the Caribbean society is too receptive and diverse for its own good.

A discussion of the diverse Caribbean society and the impact of globalization.

A review of literature regarding childhood development in diverse cultural contexts.

A discussion of the Iranian response to globalization.

This paper presents a community analysis of the Filipino community in Union County, New Jersey.

This paper traces the history of Jeffersonian equality in the U.S.A. from its conception to modern day.

This paper examines the effect of educational attainment on the gender wage gap in Canada.

A review of the article "Factors of Fruit and Vegetable Intake by Race, Gender and Age Among Young Adolescents" by M.L. Granner, R.G. Sergant, K.S. Calderon, J.R. Hussey, A.E. Evans, and K.W. Watkins.

A discussion of the ancient Babylonian stele of Hammurabi and the judicial codes enscribed upon it.