Abstract
In this paper, the reviewer analyzes Patricia Hughes Fuller's article "'Am I Canadian?': Hockey as 'National' Culture" to highlight the differences between American and Canadian culture. The concept that Canada is very similar to America, in fact described as a "little America" is challenged through the Canadian attitude toward hockey. Hockey is described in the article as defining Canada's national identity. The reviewer further suggests that hockey is also seen as a symbol of Canada's own values. The paper concludes by citing the importance of the Canadian media in promoting hockey as a national sport, and by quoting Fuller, who suggests that hockey is the prime venue by which to see how Canadians and Americans differ.

From the Paper
"Both Canadians and Americans have become painfully aware of the fact that many see both nations as sharing similar cultures and heritages, although Fuller points out that this is most definitely not the case. While Americans are often seen as power-hungry, know-it-alls who want to idealize Canada as a little America, Canadians see the two countries as coming from completely different cultures. Fuller uses Canadian media to strengthen the argument that hockey highlights the differences between the two countries."

Tags:patriotism, national identity, Canada, sports, ice hockey

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This paper reviews and analyzes Bobbie Ann Mason's short story "Shiloh" with an emphasis on the characters' struggles to find and define their identities. First, the story examines the male protagonist, Leroy, and his lost sense of masculinity because he can no longer work in his occupation following an accident. Then, it considers the development of the female protagonist, Norma Jean, who is married to Leroy. She is also on a quest of self discovery, which the paper describes through her many new activities and interests. The review also stresses Norma Jean's challenging relationship with her mother. The paper concludes by stating that Leroy and Norma Jean both have dealt with issues in their lives that have hindered them from discovering their own identity.

From the Paper
"Leroy decides, after having built a miniature log cabin, that he wants to build a real log cabin for him and his wife Norma Jean. He realizes he is good at building little things so he feels he is capable of building something bigger, but his wife strongly dislikes the idea of living in a log cabin. Leroy is trying to identify with craftsmanship because he thinks it will help discover who he truly is. Not only that, but Leroy also wants to build the log cabin because he wants to reestablish his role as head of the household since he has been injured and not able to do much. His wife has been working everyday and bringing in the money while he sits at home and does crafts. Norma Jean even takes a body building class because she wants stronger muscles."

Tags:Bobbie Ann Mason, short stories, masculinity, self discovery

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This paper delineates differences and similarities between a 47 year old African-American female who is married to an elder in an evangelical church and has adult children. Her sense of identity is compared to that of a younger Chinese American male who is a professor at San Francisco University and has written about evangelical Asian American churches. The notion of identity development is examined in-depth in the paper.

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This paper delineates differences and similarities between myself, an African-American female of ... years who is married to an elder in an evangelical church and has adult children, and Russell Jeung, a younger Chinese American male who is a professor at San Francisco University and has written several books and articles related to Asian Americans. One of which is about evangelical Asian American churches. The comparison offered is based on Sue and Sue's notion of identity development and the importance of three concepts to identity. These three..."

Tags:multiethnic counseling, African American, Asian American, evangelical

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The paper discusses how Smith's "separate spheres" viewpoint allows us the opportunity to see gender stereotypes more as an interplay of "dual indentities," rather than a strict delineation along preconceived lines. The paper explains that just as feminism is evolving into feminisms, so too are the boundaries of separate spheres melding together. The paper points out that it is noteworthy that a vivid example is found in the work of an esteemed male author.

From the Paper
"The idea of "separate spheres" as an analytical lens of literature appears on its face to be distinctly feminist in nature. Indeed however, Johanna M. Smith espouses its core strength as a vehicle to minimize the attenuation in gender stereotyping to a "negotiated tension" of dual identities (FC 303). "Separate spheres" in fact was a 19th century doctrine which worked to "keep middle-class women at home, maintaining a household, raising children, and creating a re-energizing refuge from the workplace for their husband." However, such abrupt gender divisions tend to "obscure...""

Tags:poe, ligeia, feminism

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On Dec. 16, 1944, a strong German force broke the American front in the Belgian Ardennes sector. The paper looks tactically at this battle, which takes its name from the huge indentation the Germans made in the American lines before being propelled back in six weeks of desperate fighting. The writer looks at the impact this battle had on the final outcome of the war.

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"Having made the decision, Hitler and his inner council decided several things. One, it should be made through the Ardennes. Two, the initial object would be the seizure of bridgeheads over the Meuse River between Liege and Namur. Three, Antwerp would be the ultimate objective (Cole 19). Many people think that Hitler was unstable by this time in the war. He would not listen to his advising commanders. An assassination attempt had been made on his life and this caused him to trust almost no one. Hitler's plan to retake Antwerp was irrational in that the German's would have no air support and the supplies that they would need were lacking. Also what Hitler expected to result from retaking Antwerp was irrational. The bond between the Allied powers might not have been strong, but they were definitely unified in one goal-destroying the German regime (Sargent)."

Tags:war, front, lines, supplies, Allies, force

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The psychoanalytic tradition in psychology emphasizes the unconscious aspects of the mind, conflict between biological instincts, and society?s demands and early family experiences. The paper explains that its main proponent is Sigmund Freud, the Viennese neurologist who introduced psychoanalysis in 19th century, which uses the method of analyzing an individual?s ?unconscious? self, which includes innate sexual drives and desires, as therapy. It also shows that the sociocultural approach, on the other hand, emphasizes that culture, ethnicity, and gender are essential to understanding behavior, thought, and emotion. These two approaches provide a micro- and macro-level (the individual and his/her relationship/interaction with society) of understanding the individual and self-development. This essay provides a detailed account of the theories that contribute to both the psychoanalytic and sociocultural traditions in the study of human development, particularly the formation of the self and identity. Furthermore, this essay posits that both traditions are both essential factors needed in studying human development, especially in determining the development or formation of self-identity.

From the Paper
"In the domain of psychology, social scientists focus on the development of the individual, the composition and changes that result to the formation of one's Self and identity. Through psychological studies, the individual is studied through different approaches that take on the personal history and experiences as well as the cultural values held important by an individual. In the study of human development, two prevailing traditions emerge as the most influential and prevalent thought for 20th - 21st century psychology. These traditions are the psychoanalytic and sociocultural traditions/ approaches."

Tags:self, indentity, formation, ego, id

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The history and current demographics of the latest U.S. census are analyzed in order to demonstrate the changing face of America. Factors influencing this change go as far back as the birth of this country. Issues such as the creation and existence of the "one-drop rule" are questioned along with identity development concerns of multiracial individuals.

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"In 1967, in the Loving v. Virginia case, the anti- miscegenation laws were struck down and whites were then allowed to freely marry whomever they chose. (Wright, 1994) Since that time, a dramatic increase in interracial marriages has been seen between whites and other races. Due to the increasing number of interracial marriage and the obvious population growth of children who identify with more than one race, the U.S. Census Bureau made several changes to the race category. For the first time, this allowed people of multiracial decent to properly and accurately acknowledge their existence. Two percent of the U.S. population classified themselves as belonging to more than one race (6.8 million). White and "other" were the most common combinations (32%) with White and American Indian/Alaska Native at 16%, White and Asian at 13% and White and Black at 13%. Of the 63 possible combinations of racial categories, the four listed above make up 72% of persons of all multiracial persons. (AmeriStat, June 2001)"

Tags:biracial, indentity, inter, interracial, mixed, multi, race, racial