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Cinematic Impulses of 'Boyz N the Hood', 2008.
This paper provides a film review of the movie 'Boyz N the Hood' and looks at its cinematic impulses.
1,340 words (approx. 5.4 pages), 1 source, MLA, $ 45.95
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In this article, the writer notes that in 1991, at the age of twenty-three, John Singleton made his major directorial debut with the critically acclaimed and theatrically popular film 'Boyz N the Hood'. In many ways, this film was the first of its kind, with Singleton not just bringing his career to a promising start but launching the aspirations and future projects of many young, African-American directors. The writer maintains that the unique, gritty style of storytelling that would become a hallmark of Singleton's later work was refreshingly raw in his debut, serving to reflect the lifestyle about which the film elaborated while creating a meaningful cinematic experience that was steeped in realism and unflinching candor. The writer provides a review of the film and notes that within the confines of a modest budget, Singleton creates a convincing mirror of the world that his characters occupy, ultimately causing their circumstances to resonate with the audience.
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"Singleton's reconstruction of a South Central Los Angeles neighborhood is accomplished with devices which are often not even the direct focus of the film. In the midst of scenes where family members talk quietly in a house, or when the young men congregate on the stoop to drink or even as the protagonist loses his virginity to his girlfriend, the sounds of the neighborhood are constant. The distant sound of police sirens pulling cars to the side of the road is one that is present throughout the film. Likewise, the constant thrum of helicopter propellers can be heard overhead, preventing both the characters and the audience from ever being fully transported away from the police manhunts and street violence around them. Other sounds of the ghetto, like screeching tires, rattling gunfire, breaking glass, barking dogs, children playing in the streets and blasting car radios are the soundtrack to the film. The director trains his emphasis on the characters as they attempt to live with these dark presences in their lives. The approach of keeping these sounds on the periphery while developing the experiences of the characters has the effect of building a steady tension throughout the film. Though the characters attempt to keep these sounds on the periphery, the off-screen sounds eventually are the harbinger of face-to-face encounters. By the film's end, the distant police sirens and gunfire become more important as on-screen elements, with major scenes and characters being impacted by the confrontations."
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"Boyz in the Hood", 2008.
An analaysis of the social and delinquency theories that can be used to explain the actions of the main characters in John Singleton's film, "Boyz in the Hood."
1,386 words (approx. 5.5 pages), 5 sources, APA, $ 46.95
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This paper describes John Singleton's film, "Boyz in the Hood" as one of the most disturbing American films of the last quarter-century. It discusses the plot of the film and the loose sexual mores and gang life of the neighborhood portrayed in the film. The paper then analyzes several social and delinquency theories that can be advanced to explain the actions of the main characters in the film.
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"In the end, there is little question that several delinquency and/or social theories can explain why the 'hood is such an awful place for its inhabitants - and such a hard place from which to escape. In this writer's view, the social strain theory precipitates the other two theories insofar as a lack of opportunity and the desperate struggle to survive in harsh conditions inevitably compels people to do whatever they have to do to survive. At the same time, Singleton places a lot of emphasis upon fathers and suggests that Tre learned to stay out of trouble because of his father's stern guidance. In the end, it is hard to conclude that any one of the theories is the sole reason for neighborhoods like those found in South LA; after a careful review, all three have complementary dimensions as well as over-lapping ones. In any event, the film is a troubling look at what can happen when communities collapse as a result of social pathologies."
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"Boyz N the Hood", 2007.
An analysis of the representation of African-American manhood in the film, "Boyz N the Hood"
1,290 words (approx. 5.2 pages), 1 source, MLA, $ 43.95
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This paper discusses how "Boyz N the Hood" (1991) is a film that attempts to speak truth to power, and counteract some of the negative stereotypes of young black men in Hollywood films. It looks at how, instead of ignoring the plague of violence and hopelessness in the inner cities of America, the film takes these stereotypes on and attempts to render the difficulties and challenges of the African-American experience with dignity and hope.
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"The title frame statistic also politicizes the representations of the characters in the film. These characters are not simply individuals enduring their own psychological turmoil rather the struggles the characters face are endemic to a larger social condition in America. It is often considered dismissive to say that someone is merely a statistic. But these young men are potentially statistics, the film suggests, and that is not a reduction of their plight, rather it is a claim for the film's relevance beyond its duration on a screen. The film is a call to action. Whether the characters go to college, care for their children, or end up in the gutter is not merely 'their' business, or an interesting plot twist, their lives and by extension black lives in the hood are something that is vitally important for all Americans, particularly black Americans to care about and change. "
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Pressures Faced in "Boyz N the Hood", 2002.
This paper looks at John Singleton's film "Boyz N the Hood", claiming that it is a film with an inherent ideological position.
840 words (approx. 3.4 pages), 1 source, MLA, $ 29.95
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The writer analyzes the film and the methods used by the filmmaker to subtly introduce ideology into the plot and character development. The paper claims that although the work is strong in its message, the viewer is still left to make up his or her mind about what has been seen. The paper gives examples from the plot that illustrate this claim.
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"The 'hood of the title is the neighborhood in which young Tre Styles grows up, a neighborhood in South-Central Los Angeles. The script covers about seven years in the boy's life, beginning in the mid-1980s. The problems of urban crime in black neighborhoods is evoked in the title cards at the beginning emphasizing how many young black males are murdered and the fact that most are murdered by other young black males. Tre is the central character, and also important are his two friends, the brothers Ricky and Doughboy. Tre is 10 years old when his mother decides that he needs a man's influence, so she hands him over to her ex-husband, Furious Styles. She hopes that the father will be able to teach the boy what he needs to know to be a man and to resist the forces in the neighborhood which push boys the wrong way. Furious does try to be a good father, and he plays ball with the boy, takes him on long walks, talks to him, and offers him lessons in life. The father is somewhat stern, but he is also loving and reasonable."
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Youth Films, 2002.
A review of the films "Slacker"," Boyz N The Hood" and "Clueless" as examples of the genre of youth films.
1,400 words (approx. 5.6 pages), 2 sources, $ 53.95
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This essay is a discussion of three films: Slacker, Boyz N The Hood and Clueless as a genre of youth films. It considers their similarities and differences, how the form of each film influences its meaning, and what these films attempt to say about social relations (e.g. class, race, gender) in the U.S. in the 1990s.
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Studies in Struggle, 2006.
A contrast between the movies "Boyz N the Hood" and "New Jersey Drive".
1,450 words (approx. 5.8 pages), 7 sources, MLA, $ 48.95
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This paper reviews, compares and contrasts the 1991 film "Boyz N the Hood", directed by John Singleton and the 1995 Nick Gomez film, "New Jersey Drive". The paper begins by summarizing the themes of "Boyz": the often unspoken battles between Afro-Centrism and assimilation; between action and resignation; between scholars and gangsters. According to the paper, Singleton's formula was so successful that it spawned dozens of similar films, including Gomez's "New Jersey Drive." The paper compares and contrasts each movie's treatment of racism and the struggle for the black characters in -- and against -- a white-dominated society. The paper also explores how each film treats the issues of urbanization and gang affiliation.
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"New Jersey Drive" is far less subtle in its definitions of "oppressor" and "other." Nearly all the police officers in the film are white, and many display overtly violent and racist tactics toward the black youths on which the film focuses, One exception is a black officer who, when asked if he knows a young prisoner's identity, ironically replies with a staple racist remark; "Who knows... I can't tell them apart." Clearly, in the ghetto Nick Gomez paints, racism and white supremacy are the root causes of tension. In "Boyz N the Hood," the tension (while still palatable) is less racial, and more ideological. Returning to the classroom scene, one young, black student responds to Tre's Afrocentric lesson on the origins of Man by quipping, "I ain't from Africa, I'm from Crenshaw Mafia." This simple statement sets up one of the films most prevalent themes; the tension, the direct opposition between racial identity (Afrocentrism), and loss of that identity (gang affiliation) (Boyd, 347)."
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California as Paradise in Film, 2001.
Examines the image of California as portrayed in films such as "Grapes of Wrath", "La Story" and "Boyz N the Hood" which seem to present California as either a paradise or a dystopic nightmare.
675 words (approx. 2.7 pages), 0 sources, $ 23.95
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"The image of California as a paradise is rightly questioned by Julian Marais. California seems to many outsiders to be a paradise in terms of personal freedom, labor opportunities, and climate. This is an image of California often found in films which present a constantly warm and sunny climate, and beaches populated by healthy, carefree young people. However, there are movies which present a darker and more realistic side of California, which portray problems from crime and social unrest to natural disasters.
Those who believe in the paradise-like image of California flock to the state seeking the "absence of limitation" they see on behavior and opportunity, and the supposed "lack of difficulty" inherent in California living. Yet clearly Californians face many of the same problems found in other parts of the ..."
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Robin Hood and Management, 2004.
Uses the story of Robin Hood as a case study of Hood's management style.
1,226 words (approx. 4.9 pages), 2 sources, APA, $ 41.95
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This paper takes a look at the case study of Robin Hood by using the Value Driven Management Model. The Value Driven Management Model analyzes eight drivers, which include External Culture, Organizational Culture, Individual Employee, Customer, Supplier, Third-party, Owner, and Competitor. The Robin Hood case study utilizes several of these value drivers, including Organizational Culture, Individual Employee, Customer, Owner, Third-party, and Competitor.
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"Robin's idea of organizational culture involved his merrymen to follow his vision of vengeance for the sheriff and his vision did not have a clear strategic plan for conquering the sheriff. He believed that strength lay in numbers so that quantity, not quality had a dramatic effect on his mission. He did not know if his men had the same vision he did. He was uncertain of his progress with the campaign, the disposition of his forces, recent moves, and options that confronted him. He did not comprehend how the impact of his decisions would affect his band. Decisions made or actions taken that run counter to the internal culture of an organization, may, depending upon their magnitude, seriously decrease value over time (Pohlman, 2000)."
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Robin Hood Case Study, 2006.
A discussion regarding strategic management in different organizations, focusing on the Robin Hood Case Study as an example of successful strategic management techniques.
1,929 words (approx. 7.7 pages), 2 sources, MLA, $ 61.95
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This paper takes a look at the Robin Hood Case Study to provide an example of how strategic management can affect an organization's mission, vision, future and overall success. This paper analyzes Robin Hood's organizational strategy, mission and vision in the context of strategic management, and offers a path of strategic management for Robin and the Merrymen to follow that will ensure their organization's success.
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Introduction
Organizational Structure of Robin Hood and his Merrymen
Motivation and Equity Theory as applied to the Merrymen
A Brief Overview of the Merrymen's Mission
New Strategy for the Merrymen's Organization
Changing Market Conditions
The Establishment of a Fixed Transit Tax
A New Vision for Robin Hood and the Merrymen
Conclusion
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"Goals setting theories argue that organization members set goals and that organizations can influence work behavior by influencing these goals. The major concepts in the theory are intentions, performance standards, goal acceptance, and the effort expended. These concepts are assumed to be the motivation. Individual goal setting should be more effective than group goals because it is the impact of goals on intentions that is important. In goal-setting theory the crucial factor is the goal. The ultimate goal of the Merrymen is to set King Richard free, and to continue to serve the farmers and townspeople through the inconvenience of the rich. Although the incentive or reward may affect goal acceptance and commitment, neither is the critical element. Tests of the theory show that using goals leads to higher performance than situations without goals, and that difficult goals lead to better performance than easy ones. In this case, the Merrymen are faced with a difficult goal because they are acting outside of the law of Prince John. Strategic management research indicates that although participation in goal setting may increase satisfaction, it does not always lead to higher performance. Difficult, accepted, specific goals combined with feedback and rewards for goal attainment should result in highly motivated members. What this means is that Robin Hood, as the leader of the Merrymen, must provide his followers with positive feedback and encouragement."
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"Robin Hood's" Maid Marian, 2004.
This paper discusses the character, Maid Marian, as depicted in the 1938 sound film version of "Robin Hood".
825 words (approx. 3.3 pages), 2 sources, MLA, $ 29.95
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This paper explains that there have been numerous "Robin Hood" movies, but the 1938 version created a new standard for the swashbuckling genre against which to judge various versions of Robin Hood legend. The author points out that character of Maid Marian, the love interest of Robin Hood, has undergone many modifications and enhancements over the years, being portrayed either as a meek and timid member of the royal family or as a strong and royal woman. The paper demonstrates that, in 1938 version of the film, Maid Marian was portrayed as strong-willed woman with a regal attitude, responsible for Robin's rescue at a critical point in the movie.
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"This dialogue indicates that Marian was portrayed as a woman with a mind of her own who didn't want others to make decisions for her. Unlike the 1922 version in which Maid Marian didn't even know what her role was in the movie; Enid Bennett, who played the part later recalled, in this version, Havilland knew where she stood in the movie and that is what gave her character strength and meaning. This is how one writer presents the view of Bennett on her role in 1922 version of the film: "Lady Marian Fitzwalter (Enid Bennett) served as Robin Hood's romantic interest and is rescued by Robin Hood in time to end the film in his arms. As Bennett noted years later, she did not have much to do, or know exactly what she was supposed to be doing, but she did enjoy doing it." "
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The Robin Hood Act, 2007.
This paper discusses The Robin Hood Act and the controversy it has engendered.
1,357 words (approx. 5.4 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 45.95
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The paper relates how beginning in the 1970s, citizens in poor school districts filed legal challenges to Texas' public education financing system, arguing that relying on property taxes for school funding gave wealthier districts an unfair advantage in educating their children. The Robin Hood Act was created, therefore, to distribute property taxes from wealthy districts to the poor districts. The paper reveals that the Act has succeeded in bringing the property wealth of wealthy districts down but has had less success in bringing the wealth of poor districts up. The paper discusses how the many complaints end in pledges to do away with the system. Nevertheless, political, economic and social forces in Texas make the death of Robin Hood not very feasible, at least in the short-term.
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"As a citizen and Texas homeowner, I am against the Robin Hood Act. The Act has resulted in my property taxes increasing without offering my children the benefits of those increases. The increases, as well as part of the base property taxes, are in use outside of my area and are in use in other school districts throughout the State."
"I think the Robin Hood Act is an ineffective way to fund schools because under the plan, local property taxes are the primary basis of funds for the 1,036 Texas school districts with the intention of levying a property tax. In 1999-2000, local taxes made up an additional 50 percent of school district revenues. The significant variation in school districts' taxable property results in a large gap between low-wealth and high-wealth school districts' ability to raise local funds for financing educational costs."
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"Race in the Hood", 2002.
An analysis of the sociological implications of social youth groups in New York through a review of "Race in the Hood" by Howard Pinderhughes.
1,150 words (approx. 4.6 pages), 1 source, $ 44.95
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This paper will discuss the book "Race in the Hood" by Howard Pinderhughes, and seek to study the underlying thesis of the information within it. By realizing the sociological implications of social youth groups in New York City, we can make an analysis of the way that this author approaches this idea. In making the book clearer, there can created the notion of city comparisons that equate Pinderhughes study, as well as my own reaction to how he went about doing this.
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"Little Red Riding Hood", 2002.
An examination of how the story of "'Little Red Riding Hood" has been transformed through history.
1,650 words (approx. 6.6 pages), 18 sources, $ 62.95
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This paper is an on the narrative transformations of 'Little Red Riding Hood'. This paper will begin with a general overview of the story in question, and proceed to examine the particular changes that this story has undergone.
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"Under the Hood", 2002.
An analysis aof the spiritual disease in "Under the Hood".
650 words (approx. 2.6 pages), 1 source, $ 26.95
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This paper explores the spiritual disease that Don Sharp illuminates in "Under the Hood". This disease is a narrowness of spirit, which is reflected in a disease of vision - an inability to discern true reality.
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George Hood's "Against the Flow", 2002.
This paper reviews George Hood's "Against the Flow: Rafferty-Alameda and the Politics of the Environment", which is a detailed description of the intertwining and conflicting roles of politicians, bureaucrats, farmers, environmentalists and the media .
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This book depicts the long process of planning and "selling" the construction of one of the most controversial environmental projects of recent Canadian history: the Rafferty-Alameda project in Saskatchewan. The author believes that this book would be of as much interest to political scientists and marketing researchers as to those interested in the project in terms of its impact upon the environmental geography of the West. The authore feels that this book is an accurate depiction of the politics of the environment today.
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