Ethnic Studies papers

An analysis of the reasons behind racial segregation and its effects on the black community.

This paper compares and contrasts men's treatment of Esi in Aidoo's 'Changes, A Love Story' and Firdaus in El Saadawi's 'Woman at Point Zero'.

This paper examines the reasons for the gap between U.S. born Americans, who appear to enjoy a higher standard of living, and non-U.S. born citizens, who appear to have a lower standard of living.

This paper discusses the presence of Asian Indians in the United States.

A discussion of the creation of the Gulbenkian Commission and its advantages.

This paper defines leadership and its use especially in a multi-racial setting.

A description of the history and conditions found in Ethiopia.

This paper explains that the experience of equality in schools can be improved in the areas of textbook stereotyping, in oppressive behaviors and in the attitudes teachers and administrators express toward people from other cultures.

A discussion of the history of genocide and its implications.

An examination of the correlation between affective disorders, substance abuse and the criminal justice system in African-American males.

A discussion regarding racial profiling and the war on terror.

A discussion regarding the status of Canadian women in relation to the status of women in Afghanistan.

An analysis of a quantitative study regarding the influence ethnic and generational differences produced on teenagers' views of parent and family relationships.

A discussion regarding the Islamic law of wet nurse and infant, and the role of the biological mother in such a situation.

An analysis of Robin D. G. Kelley's article, 'Playing for Keeps' and an in-depth look at the street culture defined by African-American's living in the inner city.

Presents a definition of culture from an international business perspective and looks at the impact it can have on the overall performance of a business.

Examines the problem of systemic racism in the nursing profession and the implications it has for the delivery of health services.

An essay discussing the demographics of Korean-Americans.

A look at the Bay Area Armenian Church in the United States and how their focus on Armenian history and the 'old country' may be inconsistent with life in the United States.

This paper examines Canteen Corporation's diversity awareness program.

This paper traces the treatment of ethnic cultures in the Ottoman Empire and Colonial Latin America.

An analysis of the war in the Darfur region of Sudan.

A discussion regarding the gap between original immigrants and the third generation.

A review of the impact of Persian influences on Greek thought and culture.

A review of Bangkok as the epicenter of Thailand.

A discussion regarding communications breakdown between first generation immigrants and later immigrant generations.

An understanding of the importance of Asian feminist awareness over the laws that provide Equality of the sexes.

A comparison of 'Heart of Darkness' by Joseph Conrad and 'Things Fall Apart' by Chinua Achebe.

This paper discusses ethnic community within a different society, making use of the plays 'Mom, Dad, I'm Living with a White Girl' by Marty Chan and 'House of Sacred Cows' by Padma Viswanathan.

This paper discusses East Asian University students in Toronto and dating issues.

This paper discusses regional and ethnic identities in Canadian short stories.

Argues that diversity does indeed provide an organization with a competitive advantage.

An analysis of the ongoing question of identity as it relates to Jews living in Russia and whether they see themselves first as Russians or first as Jews.

This paper compares, contrasts, and analyzes Edward Said's "Orientalism" and Tram Nguyen's "We Are All Suspects Now: Untold Stories from Immigrant Communities After 9/11".

A discussion regarding the nature and culture of Japan and China.

A review of the work of Langston Hughes.

A review of examples of nationalism and ethic conflict of the 21st century.

A discussion regarding the Greeks of New York City from the 1890s to the 1950s.

A discussion regarding India as a country with a with a rich and diverse ethnic heritage suffering from a legacy of a colonial history, economic inequities, and ethnic/religious rivalries.

A review of the world's perception of China, Japan and Korea.

An analysis of the life of mythic hero, Johnny Ringo.

A discussion regarding 'Cultural Isolationism' vs. interaction in early modern East Asia.

An argument for the effectiveness of civil disobedience in the message of Martin Luther King Jr. within a Judeo-Christian Application.

A look at a perspective on multiculturalism that sees it as something that society should embrace and as the best way for individuals to find equality and stability within society.

This paper discusses the errors made in research that generalizes characteristics of Caribbean families.

A discussion of the lasting effects that the marginalization of black students in Ontario schools will have on that student population.

Using actual conversations with immigrants to Canada, this paper examines when immigrants to Canada feel they have become Canadian.

A paper focusing upon the life and times of Cesar Estrada Chavez, giving special attention to his lengthy service as a supporter of civil liberties.

Compares and contrasts the immigrant experiences portrayed in Nino Ricci's "Lives of the Saints' and Mordecai Richler's "Son of a Smaller Hero".

A look at Canadian society and how different ethnic groups must 'sell their culture' in order to gain social acknowledgement.

An analysis of the themes and styles of writing in Claire Harris' "Drawing Down a Daughter".

A discussion on the best way to approach learning about intercultural communications.

A children's literature study that analyzes the various aspects of race issues in relation to children's books.

A look at the shift toward a more African-centered psychological perspective of African-Americans.

A look at the issue of racial profiling in Toronto and whether it is a serious problem that deserves attention or one of minimal importance.

An analysis of the factors contributing to the current clash of civilizations between the West and Islam.

Presents an analysis of the social and cultural clashes that prevailed in America during the 1920s.

A discussion on cultural variation from the perspectives of Geert Hofstede and Edward Hall.

A comparison and contrast of the critical race and post-colonial theories of racial formation.

A paper discussing the growing ethnic and racial diversity and resulting segregation many Canadian cities are now experiencing.

A discussion regarding the issues of Muslim Americans.

A review of Kathleen M. Blee's book 'Women of the Klan Racism and Gender in the 1920s'.

A review of 'The Terminal' by Steven Spielberg, focusing on the cultural and language issues that arise throughout the movie.

A study of Greek culture and how it's been influenced by the Orthodox church and ancient Greek history.

A review of community and independence in Thornton's book 'Africa and Africans in the Making of the Atlantic World, 1400-1800'.

A literature review of the concepts assimilation, citizenship and transnationalism.

A discussion regarding the history of African music and how it relates to African American practices and religion.

A discussion regarding the reality of Japanese women within and beyond the walls in Tokugawa.

A discussion regarding the Hopi Kachina Indians, their traditions, beliefs and lifestyle.

A review and discussion of Cathy Small's book, "Voyages From Tongan Villages to American Suburbs".

Uses the radical feminist point of view to argue that the treatment of women in Iran is sexist and discriminatory.

This paper examines Balinese culture through two differing psychological theories, holistic psychology and cross-cultural psychology.

A discussion on racial and ethnic relations in America.

This paper presents the thesis that physical and social attributes, such as race and ethnicity, determine social interaction and involvement within society.

This paper examines how the expression "nigger" is present in Mark Twain's "The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn."

This paper analyzes the racial bigotry in the film "Twelve Angry Men."

This paper explores the immigrant Colombian experience in New York City.

An analysis of the high proportion of Aboriginal people in Canadian institutions.

An analysis of the the concepts expressed in "Story-Wallah" by Shyam Selvadurai.

A discussion of communication between social classes according to the position of Julie Lindquist.

An analysis of an African fable, "The Beginning of Wisdom".

A discussion on money, power, class and the struggles of women in England during the time of Vanity Fair.

An examination of gender and ethnic issues for shoppers at Wal-mart.

A review of "Islam and Modernity" by Fazlur Rahman.

A discussion regarding the challenges facing a new immigrant and the responsibility of the community.

A literary analysis of a passage taken from 'The Interesting Narrative of the Life of Olaudah Equiano' by Olaudah Equiano.

A discussion regarding the cultural diversity prevalent in our schools today, and the inability of the current school system to deal with the issues of a multicultural student body.

An understanding the values and impact of Native North American tribes before and after European colonization.

An autobiographical insight into minorities in the city of New York.

A look at the life and history of Winnie Mandela.

A comparison of the classic fairy tales 'Snow White' and 'Cinderella' with those of the Grimm Brothers.

This paper reviews the early years of Chinese immigration to Canada, focusing on the turn of the last century.

A discussion regarding the Taoism in relation to other Chinese traditions.

A review of colour and the role it has played in human life, culture and practices over thousands of years.

A look at two different perspectives of peace as understood and expressed by Martin Luther King.

A look at how polygamy and monogamy is viewed by various cultures, religions and ethic groups in Europe and the USA.

A look how multiculturalism is portrayed in children's literature and how in countries like Canada, the authors of such books for children, seemingly miss the mark.

A review of movies based on Eastern cultures, compared with the reality of real Eastern culture.

A look at discrimination in Dallas from an Hispanic-American perspective.