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" Although Hispanic students have made important educational gains in the past two decades, their high school dropout rate remains a cause for concern. With the exception of Native Americans, Hispanic students have the highest dropout rate of any racial/ethnic group in the United States. The risk factors for dropping out of high school, e.g., poverty, limited English language proficiency, and work or family responsibilities, are all prevalent in the Hispanic population.

Hispanics in the United States are a diverse population group. The term "Hispanic" is generally applied to those whose origin or country of ancestry is Mexico, Puerto Rico, Spain or the Spanish-speaking countries in South America, Central America, or the Caribbean. Also included in the term "Hispanic" are people of mixed Hispanic heritage. The major Hispanic subgroups.."

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"CULTURAL DIVERSITY SURVEY
Introduction
While the United States has long been considered to be a nation of immigrants, the bulk of the newcomers during most of the nation's history were from the various European cultures with which their predecessors also identified. Beginning in the 1960s, however, the proportion of Europeans among immigrants to the United States has decreased steadily (Lynch, 1993, p. 36). Thus, an ever increasing number of ethnic communities have developed and continue to develop in this country whose social mores are quite different from the European cultural values that tend to characterized the behaviors of the majority of the American population.
People with similar characteristics and values frequently form into groups."

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"IMMIGRATION AND ITS EFFECTS ON FRENCH UNEMPLOYMENT
Introduction
In the late-twentieth century, more than at any time in the past, migration is a global phenomenon. In search of employment, higher wages, educational opportunities for themselves and their children, and escape from persecution and violence, millions of people cross international borders each year. Over one hundred million people now live in a country other than that of their birth, and millions of these immigrants maintain their ethnic identities in their adopted countries.
In industrialized societies on average, non-citizens now typically constitute more than five-percent of the population. These large and typically visible immigrant populations are a cause of concern for both governments and their citizens. These concerns.."

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" The Irish American family has undergone significant changes in the past century. Because of high rates of intermarriage with other white ethnics, Irish American families have essentially assimilated into mainstream culture. With the passage of time, most Irish Americans are now removed by as many as five generations from their Irish roots albeit Irish immigration to America continues at a steady pace. Most Irish Americans simply consider themselves "American" yet strong nationalist and religious affiliations contribute to a persistent sense of ethnic self-identity among this group.

The struggle for independence in Ireland stimulates strong feelings from some Irish Americans. The bitterness of this quest has left an indelible mark and fostered ties between immigrant and homeland: "Few nations in Europe witnessed as fervent and as.."

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" This paper is a discussion of Ethnicity and Family Therapy, a collection of essays edited by Monica McGoldrick, John K. Pearce, and Joseph Giordano, studying the importance and impact of ethnicity and culture in family therapy practice. Each individual's cultural background determines the way in which he or she deals with crisis and reacts to psychological problems. This background also affects the individual's family dynamics, and therapists who include the family in the treatment program must understand the ways in which ethnicity and culture can have an impact on the intervention process. This book includes a broad range of studies, profiling the ways in which different cultures view the family, consider time, and think about outside intervention. Although some factors that first appear to be related to culture turn out to cross ethnic boundaries, many.."

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"Buddhism takes on a slightly different form in the different countries of the world where it is practiced, combining its religious culture with the social culture of each country. Buddhism is a major religious force in the countries of Southeast Asia, and it is defined in these regions first by the particular tenets of the religion which separate it from other religions and second by the manner in which it is integrated into the different societies of Southeast Asia. Buddhism has similarly been adapted to the U.S. experience, and there are particular difficulties involved in being a Buddhist in America. Buddhism continues to develop everywhere, and in the United States it has become a particularly important religion even if minor in terms of the number of adherents. Buddhist practice in America, however, at least for a portion of the American Buddhist population, differs.."

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"A comparison of Japanese and American culture reveals a wide range of societal differences. Japan is a fairly homogeneous, middle class society. In contrast, the United States is characterized by increasing ethnic diversity and income inequality. Although different, each country has its share of successes and failures.

One of the distinguishing features of American culture is its numerous subcultures which exist within the macroculture. In the United States, the different subcultures are as follows: age, gender/sex, ethnic or national origin, religion, class, geographic region, urban/suburban/rural location, and exceptionality (disabled, special abilities, etc.). Each subculture has certain aspects in common with the macroculture. All American citizens are members of multiple subcultures. "

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"Most Americans at some level believe in the ideology of the Melting Pot the idea that no matter where a person's family comes from, once he or she arrives in America then s/he becomes an American above all. But most, if not all, Americans also know that there are significant barriers to such an ideal, and perhaps the most significant of all of these is race, which has always served as a dividing line between different groups of Americans.

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"Most Americans at some level believe in the ideology of the Melting Pot the idea that no matter where a person's family comes from, once he or she arrives in America then s/he becomes an American above all. But most, if not all, Americans also know that there are significant barriers to such an ideal, and perhaps the most significant of all of these is race, which has always served as a dividing line between different groups of Americans. This paper explores one particular border of racial friction in contemporary America the relationships between African-Americans and Korean-Americans in Los Angeles.

That there should be racial animosity between any two groups that are primarily defined by their race should not be surprising (as lamentable as that may be), because the United States has a long history of racial tensions, especially when ..."

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The historical experiences of these two groups, despite some similarities, are substantially different and it is these differences that explain a great deal of their misunderstanding and antipathy to one another. The

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"Introduction
In his 1989 movie, "Do The Right Thing," Spike Lee portrayed Italian-Americans and African-Americans as two ethnic groups with minimal understanding of one another and a good deal of barely submerged hostility toward one another. This depiction was fairly accurate and, at least to some extent, can be explained by the fact that ethnic groups in America are substantially shaped by their historical experiences in the country (269).

The historical experiences of these two groups, despite some similarities, are substantially different and it is these differences that explain a great deal of their misunderstanding and antipathy to one another. The purpose of this paper is to examine the similarities and the differences between Italian-Americans and ..."

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"BOUNDARY CONFLICTS BETWEEN CAMEROON & NIGERIA IN THE BAKASSI PENINSULA

Introduction
This research examines the boundary dispute between Cameroon and Nigeria in the Bakassi Peninsula. The Bakassi Peninsula is located in the eastern portion of the Niger River Delta where Nigeria borders Cameroon. The dispute between the two countries involves both land and maritime boundaries.

Background on the Issue
The immediate dispute between Cameroon and Nigeria dates to 1994, when Cameroon lodged a complaint against Nigeria with the International Court of Justice (Secretary General's Report to the General Assembly 9). The origins of the boundary issue between the two countries, however, extends back to the early ..."

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"This research will examine the ability of Marxian and Weberian conceptions of class to explain patterns of socioeconomic stratification in the U.S., with reference to the roles and interplay of race, ethnicity, and gender in shaping patterns of class stratification in the U.S. The research will set forth the conceptions of class held by Marx and Weber, respectively, and then discuss how each theorist's view of class accounts for social and economic divisions within the American social structure.


Marxian ideology holds that throughout history there has been a constant struggle, manifested in interclass struggle, between individual experience and social structures that shape that experience: "The history of all hitherto existing society is the history of class struggles" (Marx, Manifesto 50). The ..."

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Since the fall of Saigon in 1975, Vietnamese refugees have flocked to the U.S. in four waves in order to escape from the political persecution of the Communist government. The first wave of refugees consisted of successful and wealthy Vietnamese who were evacuated from Saigon by the Americans.

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"Since the fall of Saigon in 1975, Vietnamese refugees have flocked to the U.S. in four waves in order to escape from the political persecution of the Communist government. The first wave of refugees consisted of successful and wealthy Vietnamese who were evacuated from Saigon by the Americans. In an efficient evacuation campaign, 120,000 Vietnamese were carried to four domestic military bases by ship and plane (Weiss 32). In the late seventies, the second wave, comprising ethnic Chinese and fishermen escaped to the U.S. in boats (Weiss 33). After the then-Secretary of State George Schultz's proposal in 1984, Amerasian children who were outcasts in the Vietnamese society were allowed to enter the U.S (?Forgotten Children,? 32). Former political prisoners who were released from the notorious re-education camps constituted the fourth wave of..."

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This research will examine emotional problems experienced by immigrant children, especially Arab children, upon their arrival in North America and how those problems are compounded by teachers who tend to stereotype immigrant students. The research will set forth the context in which teacher behavior assumes importance for immigrant children's emotional experience of North America and then discuss the impact that inefficient or insensitive teaching methods might have on the children's welfare, with a view toward identifying means of intervention and reform where the children's emotional well-being is concerned.
From the earliest days of the republic, the U.S. has functioned as the world's promised land.

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"This research will examine emotional problems experienced by immigrant children, especially Arab children, upon their arrival in North America and how those problems are compounded by teachers who tend to stereotype immigrant students. The research will set forth the context in which teacher behavior assumes importance for immigrant children's emotional experience of North America and then discuss the impact that inefficient or insensitive teaching methods might have on the children's welfare, with a view toward identifying means of intervention and reform where the children's emotional well-being is concerned.
From the earliest days of the republic, the U.S. has functioned as the world's promised land. For some, it was the land of opportunity, for others a refuge. Through most of the 19th century, newcomers were welcomed by Americans. Workers were..."

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This paper presents a literature review regarding immigrant elementary school students and the techniques that are being used to educate them. The writer provides a critical review of published literature regarding the topic. It focuses on difficulties being faced by the education departments in educating chidren who are not native English speakers and how the systems which are currently being used are not working.

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"As the world continues to globalize it is becoming more important than ever to establish standard methods of teaching the immigrant elementary school students in this country. The non-English speaking students that live in America are struggling with two issues. They are trying to learn the basics, such as reading, writing, and math and build concept after concept to prepare them for higher level learning in later grades. While they are doing this they are also trying to grasp the English language. The educational system is charged with the education of all its students, regardless of their primary language. Throughout the system there has been examination of the situation and many studies and articles have been published regarding the best way to educate these students."

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This paper discusses and compares the cultures of Germany, Italy, and France and how they relate to what is going on today. It shows how Germany's militaristic background not only influenced its history, but also how life is done today, including culture, education, and business practices. The paper compares this attitude to Italy which has a distinct culture of "la dolce vita" or "the sweet life" which has had an impact on every aspect as well. It also discusses the great importance of family as well as the not so stable political system. France follows a very centralized control system, and how the relationship between schools, business, and government are all important in French business. The paper concludes by showing that the cultural patterns in Germany, Italy, and France are mostly based on the relationship between government and businesses.

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"Germany's strong political economy has made it a great leader of the European Union. It has the highest per capita in Europe, and is also a technological leader specializing in engineering, manufacturing, and chemicals. Germany was once the fastest growing economy in the European Union, but their high quality products bring about problems with high product costs and slow increase in productivity, leading to the recent stagnant economy. Other attributes to the stagnation include a limitation in domestic competition, which lessens the need for innovation, reluctance to new technology because the workers must be retrained in these new technologies, and labor reforms, since companies do not fire, they are reluctant to hire. The military approach has had a great impact on Germany as seen through German history, which goes through cycles from fragmentation and poverty, to unity and prosperity, to war and defeat, and finally back to fragmentation. The country was at its best when united with the military, and the lesson learned from each of these cycles of history is that they have to be stronger next time."

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