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The paper discusses how it is often asked if a female president signifies or symbolizes the empowerment of women in India. At first glance, the answer seems obvious: if a woman is in charge of the apparatus of the state, she can appoint whoever she wishes and establish the tenor and direction of the government on issues of concern to women. At the same time, though, if the vast majority of women refuse to participate in the political process for whatever reason, or if fierce opposition by entrenched interest groups uncomfortable with the president's policies stalls legislative initiatives, then having a woman president will not be a boon to the female half of the electorate. With that in mind, this paper looks at a number of issues in Indian society that will perplex even a female head of government. Specifically, time is devoted to looking at the foreign policy issue of immigrant Indian women abuse in America (perpetrated by spouses who are citizens or permanent residents of that country) and why a female leader could surely do no worse than her male predecessors. From there, the paper examines how social justice concerns may finally muscle their way to the forefront of Indian politics and time is likewise devoted to looking at the impetus a female leader might give to political representation initiatives aimed at providing women more seats in the national parliament after generations of marginalization. Lastly, although the early returns are encouraging, it is hard to see how a female president could be anything other than a powerful advocate for pre-existing national programs aimed at helping women achieve more than they have in the past - especially downtrodden rural women. In the end, the paper asserts that a female president will symbolize female empowerment in India - but only if the power structure, support systems, and attitudes of the nation are changed in conjunction with a woman claiming top spot.

Tags:president, female, india

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Christianity's history, like every major faith, is riddled with violence and subversion of a supposed innate pacifism that may or may not be legitimate. Christ's teachings did not offer a clear message, insofar as he preached loved and peace and cared for the downtrodden, socially neglected people at the lower rungs of society. At the same time, he also was willing to cause a scene, famously disrupting the money changing that was happening at the church.

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Christianity's history, like every major faith, is riddled with violence and subversion of a supposed innate pacifism that may or may not be legitimate. Christ's teachings did not offer a clear message, insofar as he preached loved and peace and cared for the downtrodden, socially neglected people at the lower rungs of society. At the same time, he also was willing to cause a scene, famously disrupting the money changing that was happening at the church. It is natural to regard the teachings and the actions of a prophet as linked. It Islam, Muhammad's actions and biography count for as much as the Recitation itself. In Christianity, this relationship is unclear.

Tags:christianity, violence, war

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The paper discusses how the women of Richard III are downtrodden and disenfranchised; they have experienced extreme losses in terms of their husbands and sons. Despite this apparent lack of power, however, the paper highlights how their actions bring about the changes that occur in Richard's kingdom. The paper describes how they act as agents in foreshadowing the play's actions and their actions bring about the changes that occur during the course of the play. The paper asserts that despite their lack of social power, the roles that women play in Richard III are actually of great importance.

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"In most of Shakespeare's plays, women play an inferior role to that of men, even when those women are of noble birth. This portrayal is in many ways an accurate perception of the social behavior prevalent at the time. Women of noble birth were frequently used as pawns in political alliances and were often considered mere conduits for producing heirs to titles. While these social roles are evident in Richard III, women also play a symbolic role. They represent the changes that will take place in Richard's kingdom and, in fact, are used to predict events that take place over the course of the play. Although women are forced to play minor..."

Tags:women, shakespeare, richard iii

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The paper examines the development of the American Communist Party after 1970 and the influence it exerted on the emerging Black Power Movement. The writer contends that the fledgling Black Power Movement that was developing alongside the Civil Rights Movement was drawn towards the Communist ideology because it claimed a new voice for the subjugated, and championed a new revolution for the downtrodden and a revolt against the capitalist, fascist oppressors.

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"Unity & Struggle, like many other Marxist publications of the time, is an anonymously written journal. This creates difficulties in determining the veracity and accuracy of the document. As of October 11, 2005, there are two websites that mention the slaying of Claude Reese. There is one that mentions Clifford Clover (another young man murdered by the police). This is not to belittle their deaths or accuse the authors of exaggerating the importance of it, but at this point, these killings seems to have dropped off the radar. Is it a result of their deaths being legitimate defense by law enforcement? Or does their absence point to a more sinister conclusion; perhaps the capitalists have conspired to essentially drop Mr. Reese and Mr. Clover down the memory hole..."

Tags:communism, race, imperialism, fascist, capitalism, socialism, africa

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This paper begins by stating that some attempts to find the story of Christ in virtually every medium strains the contention beyond credulity. The author then tells the story of the film "Walking Tall" and attempts to relate it to segments of the New Testament. The paper points out that the film is a retelling of the Jesus narrative only in the loosest sense and that there is only token acknowledgment of the downtrodden, the outcast and the poor and there are no parables or no lessons. The paper concludes that, while many films can be seen as retellings of the Jesus narrative, "Walking Tall" is not such a film.

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"Vaughn then goes to Jay's mill, where he is momentarily tricked onto a trap door. When this opens, he hangs as if crucified, but manages to escape, leading Jay into a climactic fight of fire-ax against crude club. Eventually Vaughn beats Jay, delivers a final, emasculating blow (compare Matthew 5:38-45 [turn the other cheek]), and announces proudly, "This is my town. You're under arrest." The movie ends with Vaughn and Ray making anti-gay jokes about Jay, while Vaughn basks in his unexplained but clearly miraculous accomplishment."

Tags:credulity, casino, luke, matthew, drugs

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Elie Wiesel is best known for his autobiographical novel, "Night", which tells about his experiences as a young boy in the Holocaust. This paper examines his life story, the atrocities he faced, and his incredible ability to come through it all to become one of the most recognized speakers for the downtrodden and persecuted around the globe. The paper also touches on criticism Wiesel faced regarding his supposed disregard for the rights of Palestinians. It also touches on the role of women in the Holocaust.

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"Other countries, including Slovakia and the Czech Republic, have taken similar actions and are addressing the issue of property stolen from their Jewish population during World War II. Poland has begun to face atrocities committed in that country against Jews in World War II as well. Wiesel can rightly be credited with helping bring some of these changes about because of his tireless efforts to expose to the world what really happened during the Holocaust."

Tags:moche, hitler, John, Dawson, freedom, fighter

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A teenager past or present--cannot help but commiserate with "Carrie" by Stephen King. Like to admit it or not, everyone has experienced some of the teasing, embarrassment and frustration that this protagonist, the main character of the story, has to endure. This paper shows how it is the ability to closely relate to Carrie that makes the story so real and that ropes the reader into the plot from the very beginning to the gruesome end. Who, the paper asks, cannot root for Cinderella in her fight against the evil stepsisters? The paper also refers to other storytellers who used the theme of revenge of the downtrodden in their novels, including Charles Brockden Brown's "Wieland" and works by Edward Allen Poe.

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"Unlike most of King's other novels, Carrie has a positive resolution. At the end of the book, we find our beliefs about the supernatural are justified. A telekinesis gene does exist. Despite the massive body count and property destruction, people must admit the existence of the paranormal and agree to screen newborns for the gene so their talent can be channeled into something less destructive. And maybe, just maybe, people will become more humane and not taunt others for being different."

Tags:Susan, Snell

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This paper selected the Renaissance as one of the three major world events that have shaped the history of Western civilization because Western art reached its pinnacle through the patronage of Cosimo de Medici, who single-handedly influenced all the future artistic styles and movements in Europe. The author related that the second event, the American Revolution, made it possible for the American colonies to separate from Great Britain and create the first truly independent democratic system since the ancient Greeks. The paper explains that the third event, the French Revolution, was a period in European history marked by the overthrow of a major monarchy, which led to a free France and thus inspired other revolutions by those who were downtrodden and restricted by tyrants and dictators.

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"Faced with vast new responsibilities following the costly French and Indian War, the British government sought to restrict white settlers to the Atlantic side of the Appalachians in part as a way to bring order to the confused state of affairs with the Indians. This proclamation decreed a line of demarcation along the crest of the Appalachians, for all of the lands to the west were to be preserved for the Native Indians. With this, all land claims west of the Appalachians were annulled and no new claims, settlements or even travel was allowed without royal permission. As a result, the hopes of many Americans who wished to expand settlements westward were dashed and thus brought about the beginnings of the American Revolution."

Tags:medici, art, colonies, democracy, overthrow

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A discussion of the struggle of the workers in America. The paper examines the issue of fair wages, the separation with the employers and the downtrodden nature of the employee. Also discussed is the efforts of the workers to survive financially.

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"Within modern society those that struggle for fair wages in the marketplace are traditionally separated from those within the hierarchy of business. Most Americans rarely see an alteration in this structure, as they continuously labor throughout their lives, attempting to make ends meet, and survive in an economy that traditionally requires an additional effort at labor periodically in order to stay financially sound. Every individual who labors in business within the country is aware of this reality."

Tags:marx, labor, wages

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This paper explains why the movie and the book, "Schindler's List," while not conforming to typical Hollywood formula films, is nonetheless a great work of art and why it so successfully delivers its intended message. The paper analyzes the main character, Oskar Schindler, and Liam Neeson's portrayal of that character and examines how they so effectively make viewers and readers question, not so much why Schindler acted in the moral and ethical manner that he did, but why the rest of the German citizens didn't.

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"In the novel Schindler's List by Thomas Kenneally, the story of the Holocaust is told from a dual point of view--that of the Jewish people who are downtrodden, rounded up and taken to camps, murdered and degraded by the Nazis, and that of the German industrialist who takes it upon himself to save a large number of Jewish people from their fate. The question raised by the book is not as much why does he do this as why does everyone else not. Some of the reasons have been given before--many of the most culpable, the Nazi bureaucrats who assisted directly in the deportation and murder of millions of people, argued that they were under orders and had no choice, and they pleaded during their trials that they had all acted under orders. The novel and the film both tell the story of a man who did not leave it to others and who saw it as a personal need to do what he could to alleviate if not change the situation. Much of the critical response to the film has centered on issues related to this central character and to why he acted as he did."

Tags:holocaust, historical, torment, nazis, crimes, committed, thomas, downtrodden, murdered, degraded, industrialist