Ethnic Studies papers

This paper compares the histories and cultures of the Mohave and Chemehuevi Indian tribes.

This paper discusses the rejection of miscegenation, inter-racial marriage, in James Fenimore Cooper's 1826 novel "The Last of the Mohicans".

This paper discusses the environmental justice movement, a relatively new force on the American political scene.

This in-depth paper details the results of both focus groups and clinical studies which provide a framework for clinicians to better understand and treat pain, based on the race and ethnicity of the patient.

This paper discusses issues of the glass ceiling, a theoretical level beyond which women and minorities are unable to advance in the workplace.

This paper stresses the importance of introducing and instituting a more defined multicultural and diverse curriculum into the present school system.

This paper discusses the problems and suggestions for improving cross-cultural medical care.

This paper explores the reasons behind Germany's tendency towards xenophobia and the government's plan to change the nation's attitude.

This paper analyzes the social urbanization of America for the past 150 years, focusing primarily on Los Angeles, CA.

This well-researched paper examines the Russian immigration to America which dates back to 1720.

A survey of opinions advocating or opposing the promotion of multiculturalism and diversity in American culture.

An overview of the medical and social problems faced by Native Indians and suggestions of how to deal with some of these problems.

A review of the issues of race, gender and ethnicity in the education field as detailed in Patrick Slattery's "Curriculum Development in the Postmodern Era."

This paper examines the problem of racial bias in jury selection.

A look at the Greek-American experience, including their successes, challenges they've overcome and prominent Americans with Greek heritage.

A review of Chinua Achebe's "Things Fall Apart", focusing on the character of Okonkwo.

This paper discusses the history, from the period of the Gold Rush to the present, and problems faced by immigrants, seeking the California Golden Dream.

A review of the collection of biographies "Struggle and Survival in the Modern Middle East", edited by Edmund Burke III.

This paper discusses the history and impact of specific U.S. Latino interest groups.

This paper refutes the idea that the Hispanic would rather exploit the U.S. economy than to contribute to it.

This paper reviews and analyzes the novel "Becoming Mexican-American: Ethnicity, Culture and Identity in Chicano Los Angeles, 1900-1945" written by historian George J. Sanchez.

This paper traces the history of religious intolerance in Germany to present times.

This paper discusses trans-cultural marriages, which defy ancient taboos by forming intimate relationships with partners from other cultural, religious and racial backgrounds.

This paper examines the life and work of author and political poet Martin Espada.

This paper explores in detail the life and political career of China's communist leader Mao Tse-Tung.

This paper discusses the role of minorities in front of as well as behind the cameras in Hollywood's film and television industries.

This paper reviews John Bodnar's book "The Transplanted--A History of Immigrants in Urban America", which offers a new perspective on immigration and American social history after 1930.

A look at the problem of racism among youth and immigrants in the U.K., with a focus on school bullying.

This paper discusses the system of "checks and balances' that the fathers of the Constitution built into the U.S. government and its relationship to present-day issues such as civil rights.

An overview of the culture and language of the gypsies of Romania also know as Rom.

Examines the cause of the HIV/AIDS virus in Africa.

An empirical study of the causes of armed conflict.

Examines how Egyptian foreign and security policy has evolved in response to contemporary international and domestic pressures, shaped specifically by the events of the last 60 years.

This paper examines governmental and university studies to evaluate the characteristics of the recent Chinese migration to New Zealand as compared to the earlier Chinese migration.

This paper reviews the Pulitzer Prize winning book "A Hope in the Unseen" by Ron Suskind about a black high school student's academic achievement.

This paper discusses Martin Scorcese's film "Gangs of New York", a drama, opening in 1846, depicting violent incivility in the Five Points area of New York City.

This paper analyzes a television movie "Fires in the Mirror", written by Anne Deavere Smith and directed by George C. Wolfe, about the tension between the Black and the Hasidic communities in Crown Heights.

This paper argues that years of racial tyranny in American history are never going to be justly rectified, but affirmative action has proved to be an appropriate start.

This paper discusses the life and work of Leonard Peltier, an American Indian Movement activist, who was convicted and sentenced to life imprisonment for the murders of two FBI Agents; however, his guilt is disputed.

This paper discusses the negative stereotypes of Black Americans in the media especially television and films.

This paper analyzes the independent Tunisian film "Satin Rouge" by director Raja Amari, emphasizing the use of costumes, hairstyle and lighting to convey the underlying meaning of the film.

This paper discuses the short story "Azikwelwa", about a 1957 bus boycott in South Africa, by the South African writer, poet and journalist James Matthews.

An essay on the Armenian community in the United States.

This paper discusses the intertwining themes of roots, racism, sexism and morality in Mariama Ba's "Un Chant 'Ecarlate" ("Scarlet Song").

An essay on the perils of multi-culturalism and how the announcement of its death may be premature.

Examines the causes of conflict between cultures in American society.

Describes the migration of Hispanic Americans to the United States..

This paper discusses the linguistic problems of California's Affirmative Action "Prop 209".

A closer look at this Amish tradition of allowing teenagers to experiment with the outside world.

Examines the history and future of this German dialect in the United States.

An examination of the economic impacts of the war in Kosovo.

Examines two resistance groups in the Ugandan area and how they influence the policies of Uganda and Sudan.

A discussion on whether affirmative action laws apply to police officers.

This paper discuses the work of Albert K. Cohen and his theory of status frustration, which maintains that the proverbial "Man" (stereotypical black man) is essentially a function of sub-culture.

A thesis paper about the controversial issues around sports as a social entity.

This paper discusses the history and culture of the Basque who today consider their "nation" to be located in the seven Pyrenean provinces, four in Spain and three in France.

An analysis of two books that deal with race as either black or white, and another that examines being mixed.

An analysis of the concept of "terra nullius" (territory belonging to no state) in Australia.

This paper discusses the controversy over the efficacy of I.Q. testing.

This paper discusses the history, culture and influence of the Nicaraguan population of Miami, the reasons behind the large immigration in the late 1970's and the struggles for rights.

This paper discuses that, in the Australian healthcare system, health and illness are largely determined by socio-economic factors.

This paper argues that de facto segregation still plagues American schools even though physical segregation barriers have been removed.

This paper discusses Amy Tan's essay "Mother Tongue" about her experience as a Chinese descendant with a mother whose English skills could best be described as 'limited'.

This paper is a philosophic analysis of social inequality.

This paper discusses the Great Depression of the 1930s, its effect on non-white people and on the economy of West Africa.

A detailed examination of the Russian oppression of the Chechen people.

A review of the book, "Teaching Tolerance" written by Sara Bullard.

This paper studies the dangerous influence that religion has on some believers-- an influence that ignites terrorism.

This paper is an extensive narrative about multicultural counseling training and application as well as descriptive information about major minority groups.

An analysis of the development and significance of Islamic traditions.

An examination of the cases of UN intervention in the civil war situations in Somalia and Mozambique.

This paper discusses British Israelism, one of the more unusual and poisonous, mis-interpretations of the Bible.

Describes how racism plays a role in Hollywood and how it is depicted in the movie "Crash".

This paper discusses the history of Chinese and Japanese emigrants in the formation of the American identity as related in Ronald Takaki's "A Different Mirror: A History of Multicultural America".

An analysis of the novel "Anthills of the Savannah" by Chinua Achebe.

This paper discusses the legal and political aspects of international intervention, particularly in the case of Somalia and Mozambique.

An analysis of "The Emergence of an American Ethnic Pattern" by Nathan Glazer.

A discussion about the roots of the conflict over the Kashmir region.

A comparative analysis of marriage rituals and customs in North America and Asia.

A look at arranged marriages, a practice that continues to this day even in the United States..

This paper is a sexual harassment case study which demonstrates the value of diversity in the workplace.

An analysis of the issues of race and ethnicity in Australia.

This paper examines the history of Native Americans. It also discusses many aspects of their present-day life both on and off of the reservation.

An overview of the horrendous genocide against the Tutsi tribe in Rwanda in 1994.

A look at the increased attention multiculturalism and diversity training have drawn in the world of psychology.

An analysis of the characteristics of diversity and demographics in an organization.

This paper discusses that the reality of Latin America's multiplicity of cultures is complexity.

This paper discusses the relationship between past prejudice, racism and discrimination and life satisfaction in African-Americans.

This paper discusses the inevitability of social stereotyping and the way the stereotyping can be changed.

A research proposal which addresses the issue of female circumcision and conflict resolution.

An investigation into methods of counseling that are most effective within the context of cross-cultural counseling.

This paper discusses the concept of human rights, which has its origin in the moral philosophies of Aristotle and the Stoic philosophers.

A review of the book "The Bread Givers" written by Anzia Yezierska.

A comparison and contrast paper between the white American Christian and the Hindu regarding death.

This paper discusses the problems of using racial profiling as a law enforcement tool and suggests ways of correcting these problems.

This paper discusses the problems of illegal immigration into the U.S. and explores various solutions.

This paper discusses the benefits of a multi-cultural workforce.

This paper discusses the controversy denied by the Australian Government, that genocidal events were carried out by the British settler's treatment of the original Aboriginal inhabitants and, to some degree, how this continues today.

An analysis of the issues surrounding teaching students from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds in Australia.

This paper is a literature review discussing racism in World War II.