Abstract
The paper discusses the minimization of the horrors of the twentieth century. The paper explains that this has not only led to a disrespectful attitude regarding some of these horrors and their survivors, but has also increased the risk that similar events will occur in the twenty-first century. The paper examines three instances of historical revisionism; one that has lasted almost 70 years, (Holocaust denial) and resulted in an increase in anti-Semitism and two that are just beginning to effect social and political concerns, (the war in Iraq and the crises in Darfur.) The paper shows how accurate historical memories are absolutely essential to the future of the world.

From the Paper
"One of the problems that have consistently plagued historians who are seeking to teach history in a manner aimed at solving social problems is the concept of revisionist history. There are a myriad of definitions of revisionist history, many of them tailored to address specific issues that arise as a result of specific historical events. For example, for many years history textbooks in the American south continued to teach about slavery from a context of benevolent paternalism. One problem with historical revisionism is that by minimizing the horrors of the past, one renders oneself powerless to address the very real problems that exist in the present-day as a result of those horrors."

Tags:Holocaust, Iraq, Darfur, revisionism

Abstract
The paper relates that Hollywood has often been accused of not providing accurate or particularly realistic portrayals of many groups in American society. The paper asserts that indeed, it is fair to suggest that Hollywood is often one of the last places one should turn if one is seeking an unvarnished and thoughtful look at the world and at the people within it. However, the paper goes on to argue that the portrayal of various groups in the entertainment industry is (surprisingly) sometimes realistic.

From the Paper
"Hollywood has often been accused of not providing accurate or particularly realistic portrayals of many groups in American society. Indeed, it is fair to suggest that Hollywood is often one of the last places one should turn if one is seeking an unvarnished and thoughtful look at the world and at the people within it. Be that as it may, it may be said that the portrayal of various groups in the entertainment industry is (surprisingly) sometimes realistic. To start with, the portrayal of teens in Rebel without a Cause is_________. The film itself focuses chiefly upon the character of young..."

Tags:accurate, portrayals, hollywood

Abstract
This paper provides an argumentative analysis on Joseph Stalin that argues that though he was beloved by millions and viewed as a champion of the working poor, his brutal and violent tyranny is the characteristic that more accurately defines him and his leadership of the Soviet Union.

From the Paper
"While most of the world viewed Joseph Stalin as a virtual tyrant, for millions of Russian and other repressed workers, he remained a hero of the working classes. Stalin would rule Russia after the death of Vladimir Lenin, rising in power by combining the proletariat and the poor peasantry. (Rieber Nelson) Stalin created a new view of the state as the main vehicle for establishing and maintaining socialism, in which the Communist Party was supreme and charged with leading the masses."

Tags:purges, WWII, Lenin, propaganda, secret police, KGB, Siberia, exile, great terror, Pablo Neruda, Marxism, socialism

Abstract
This research proposal identifies the known problems with the rating systems and proposes a study that would help determine if the Q-Score reports are misrepresenting the American television viewing public. In this article, the writer discusses whether Marketing Evaluations'
Q-Scores for television ratings accurately represent the television viewing habits of all Americans, including minority groups, or whether the limited population samples and data analysis methods are skewed in such a way that minority populations are underrepresented in ratings and the media. The writer claims that this is an important study because of the integral role that television and the media play in the lives of all Americans, and as a part of American society overall. The writer concludes that if there is a misrepresentation of minority groups in the current Q-ratings reports, this must be identified and this information made available to the public so that all members of society can make an informed decision regarding media-related activities, such as advertising, that are affected by the quality of television ratings reports.

Outline:
Abstract
Purpose and Rationale
Hypothesis
Literature Review
Limitations
Works Cited

From the Paper
"If a small-scale study finds a significant problem, other researchers will be interested in doing further analysis on this issue. Also, the public may simply be made aware of the issue, therefore considering these questions when taking stock in ratings reports. It is known that the television media industry and their advertisers depends on ratings reports to make decisions regarding programming and product placement. It is also well documented that minority groups have been significantly underrepresented in the Nielsen ratings, the country's leading marketing provider of television ratings, as will be illustrated by the following literature review. What is not known is whether the Q Rating system, which collected data in different ways than the Nielsen ratings, also has a problem in properly representing minority groups and providing accurate data on the television viewing habits of the American public."

Tags:surveys, media, analysis, methods

Abstract
The paper asserts that the portrayal of various groups in the entertainment industry can sometimes be realistic. The paper then analyzes, as an example, how teens are depicted in the film "Rebel without a Cause" and highlights how these young people exhibit all the angst and pain one finds in wayward, drifting youth. The paper is of the opinion that the film accurately conveys many timeless themes and challenges inherent in growing up and offers unusual clarity to the subtle dynamics that can rend families apart.

From the Paper
"To start with, the portrayal of teens in Rebel without a Cause is realistic. The film itself focuses chiefly upon the character of young Jim Stark (James Dean) and his difficult passage to adulthood. In the opening scenes of the film, as the three adolescent protagonists - Jim Stark, Judy (played by Natalie Wood) and Plato (Sal Mineo) - come into contact with one another at the local police station, the audience is made aware of the painfully dysfunctional nature of their respective home lives. To wit, Jim's father is a weak man clearly hen-pecked by a wife who seems to care more about "appearances" than she does about her children - or maybe even her spouse. For her part, Judy seems saddled with a father who views her as a tramp and has become cold and aloof now that his daughter is about to become an adult. "

Tags:youth, adolescence, teenagers, 1950s

Abstract
In "The Book of Eve", Eva Caroll discovers a new sense of herself after leaving her husband who, although not cruel, has been an oppressive force in her life. In many respects, Eva's marriage was an accurate portrayal of marriage in the 1950s-1970s period. To a large extent, the institution of marriage still has not really changed. There is, to be sure, more opportunity for women today in the public sphere, which has empowered women to an extent within marriage and within divorce. Indeed, with an increased ability to get an education and earn their own money, women have more leeway in their decision-making. Nonetheless, the institutions of marriage and the nuclear family continue ato force severe constraints on women in general, as does the capitalist system within which they exist.

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This paper explains that Nobel Prize-winning playwright Wole Soyinka in his play "Death and the King's Horseman" writes about a 1946 controversial event in the Nigerian city of Oyo in which British officials stopped a tribal chief from committing a ritualistic suicide. Next, the author relates these events depicted in the play as compared to these events as recorded historically. The paper concludes that this play is very historically accurate and touches on many of the beliefs and traditions of both the Yoruban and British people.

Table of Contents:
Introduction
The Play's Events
Historical Accuracy
Conclusion

From the Paper
"When Olunde decides to kill himself in place of his father, American readers might have a hard time understand why a British-educated medical student would do such a thing. However, a look at Yoruba history would reveal that Olunde would never abandon his culture for another culture. The Yoruba people wanted to learn from other cultures to strengthen their own but did not want to change their culture. Therefore, despite his education, Olunde still believed strongly that his father had a major responsibility and that he needed to maintain his family's honor."

Tags:colonizer, yoruban tribe, ancient ritual, clash, social contribution

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"Emperor Marcus Aurelius Antoninus was the last of the great Roman Stoics and the so-called Five Good Emperors. His death brought an end to the Pax Romana, a period in ancient Roman history with relative peace and prosperity. In many ways, the Roman Empire reached its climax with the reign of Marcus Aurelius; he was perhaps the closest thing to a true "philosopher king" ever to rule a great nation. His reign from 161-180 C.E. was viewed by later generations as the very ideal of a sovereign head of state (Farquharson 25). His philosophy of life is well depicted in the movie "Gladiator", but his interests in naming an heir do not share the same historical accuracy."

Tags:marcus, aurelius, rome, roman, empire, pax, romana, meditations

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"The trend toward democratization has led to fewer authoritarian governments, and more governments where constituents have a voice in the ruling of the nation. The forms which a democratic government can take are manifold in number. Democratic governments, generally, take two basic forms; governments are either primarily parliamentary or they are primarily presidential, though many new governments are conglomerations of the two forms. While both systems have benefits and drawbacks, the parliamentary system is, clearly, superior. Parliamentary systems more accurately reflect democratic ideals with respect to responsiveness of the government and policy outputs. Further, the executive in a parliamentary government, the Prime Minister, is superior, in function, to the executive of a presidential system, the President. Though the parliamentary system is, on the whole, superior to the presidential system, it must be acknowledged that the parliamentary system has clear disadvantages. "

Tags:government, international, parliament

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"The values of the societies that are depicted in the works of Edith Wharton are the same values that governed the society that she was raised in. Her works all revolve around central characters that belong to an elite society with firm rules of behavior and conduct, societies that closely resembled the ones that she herself lived and grew up in. Paying close attention to these rules and rituals, Edith Wharton was able to create convincing societies in her novels and stories that were as scathing as they were accurate."

Tags:age, biography, edith, fitzgerald, henry, house, innocence, james, literature, mirth, mount, novel, scott, wharton, woman, york