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Gender and Racial Bias in Transportation, 2002.
An analysis of the issues of gender and racial bias in the American transportation system.
1,150 words (approx. 4.6 pages), 2 sources, $ 44.95
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This paper discusses how the American transportation system has a built-in gender and racial bias. The author examines the validity of this argument, identifies the major ways that our transportation system discriminates by race and gender, and describes three policies that might be effective in bringing more gender and racial equity to the U.S. transportation system.
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A Critical Analysis of Racial Bias in Children's Literature, 2002.
Suggests that four famous children's texts are racially biased against African-Americans.
1,900 words (approx. 7.6 pages), 6 sources, $ 71.95
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The four texts to be discussed here - "Ben's Trumpet", "The Slave Dancer", "Sounder", and "Huckleberry Finn" - are all well-known works of children's literature, and all have been challenged on the grounds of racial bias against African-Americans. All focus to a great degree on the lives and experiences of African-Americans in the United States from the slavery era of the 18th and 19th centuries, into the segregationist era of the 20th century. Given the nature of this focus, it is clear that questions of gender must be secondary in this analysis, much as they are secondary in the texts themselves.
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Racial Bias in Civil War History, 2006.
This paper looks at the racial bias present in American Civil War history.
1,992 words (approx. 8.0 pages), 5 sources, APA, $ 63.95
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In this article, the writer discusses that American history has been written in the spirit of white patronage. The writer maintains that certain facts about this country's history have been conveniently forgotten in order to emphasize the glory and righteousness of the white man and the helplessness and in-consequence of the black man. While this may be an unconsciously made decision, it is a decision that has been made nonetheless. The writer points out that in no single event is this idea of white dominance more clear than in the popular mythology surrounding the Civil War. The writer notes that there is no mention in this country's popular history of the North's profit off of slavery during the 1860s, or the region's ambivalence toward newly freed slaves. Further, the writer points out that there is certainly little or no mention of the thousands of black men who served in the Union army, or of the poor treatment that they received at the hands of white officers. The writer concludes that by whitewashing history, by denying blacks their proper place in history, the textbooks and teachers of this and previous eras are teaching the in-consequence of those blacks in their own history.
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"A huge and enduring misconception of the Civil War period is that the evil slave traders stayed in the South while the North sounded the call of freedom. It was in fact the northern colonies that would introduce African slaves to the colonies, and it was also the northern colonies that would continue to supply the South with slaves until the Civil War. Until well past the Revolutionary War, up to 10% of New England's population was made up of slaves. After it was decided by most northern colonies to abolish the practice, they did so in a gradual fashion, freeing the children that would be born to their slaves, but not the parents of those children. Long after this process of gradual liberation was completed, the North still reaped large profits from the slave trade, in the form of their ships. Up until the Civil War ended, 35,000 trips were made to bring slaves to the Americas, and although Northern complicity often existed only so far as stock ownership was concerned, it still existed. It was only after the Civil War was finished that the North decided to forget it's unfortunate history, and it is this collective amnesia that has been passed down to this day."
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Racial Bias in the Media, 2004.
Examines the portrayal of minority groups in the media.
1,107 words (approx. 4.4 pages), 5 sources, APA, $ 38.95
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Many experts believe that minority groups are often portrayed in a negative light or not portrayed in the media at all. This paper explores the topic of racial bias in the media as it pertains to the portrayal of minorities in the news and in television programs. The paper examines the great strides that have been made to create positive images of various ethnic groups.
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"An article published in the Journal of Broadcasting & Electronic Media asserts that the negative portrayal of minorities often means that they are viewed as being guilty until they are proven innocent. The article discusses the findings of a study that examined the extent to which pretrial media coverage biased jurors against defendants. The study found that there was a disproportionate amount of news coverage that occurred when the defendant in a crime was Black or Hispanic, than if the defendant was white."
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Racial Bias in the Law, 2005.
This paper addresses questions regarding racial minorities in the United States.
1,130 words (approx. 4.5 pages), 3 sources, APA, $ 39.95
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This paper looks at the reasons that racial minorities make up a very small proportion of the lawyers and judges in the United States. The writer discusses if it would make any difference if more of the lawyers representing criminal defendants were racial minorities. The writer explains that evidence suggesting that prosecutors use their peremptory challenges to preserve all-white juries in cases involving African American or Hispanic defendants has led some commentators to call for the elimination of the peremptory challenge. The writer discusses the strongest argument in favor of eliminating the peremptory challenge.
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"According to a study published on line by The Judicial Counsel of California, public hearings and opinion surveys revealed that members of minority communities did not believe that the judiciary and court staff reflected California's increasing diversity. An overall impression was that although the general public gives the California judiciary a good report card many minority-group members do not believe that they will receive equal justice in the California courts. Another finding was a persistent perception among minorities that the justice system gives scant attention or resources to investigating ... "
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Racial Bias in the Criminal Justice System, 2003.
Discusses research studies.
2,700 words (approx. 10.8 pages), 10 sources, $ 95.95
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Examines the premise that beliefs about race and culture negatively effect African Americans and the relationship between America's history of legal racism and the disproportionate number of blacks in lower socio-economic levels.
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"This paper seeks to test the basic hypothesis that Black defendants receive disparate treatment in America's criminal justice system. Many scholars have written about and studied the ..."
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Racial Bias in Extending Credit, 1994.
A legal and ethical analysis of the racist lending policies and regulatory remedies. Includes types, equal opportunity laws, housing, redlining and 14 bases for assessing banks.
2,250 words (approx. 9.0 pages), 16 sources, $ 79.95
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"Ethics in Management: Banking
Introduction
One area of banking activity that is closely related to ethical practices is the extension of credit.. Changes have been leveled at banks and bankers for decades in relation to the extension of mortgage, business, and community development credit to members of minority population groups and to residents of neighborhoods and communities with predominantly minority group populations.. The discriminatory and unethical practice of-which banking and bankers are accused is known as redlining.. Many bankers and some economists, however, contend that banking is being criticized unfairly, and that loan denials to minorities are neither discriminatory nor unethical.. This research examines the issue of discrimination in the context of race and..."
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Transportation and the Environment, 2002.
A discussion of the potential effects of the government's preference for private transportation over public transportation on the environment.
3,150 words (approx. 12.6 pages), 8 sources, $ 115.95
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This paper looks at how the government's preference for private transportation over public transportation bodes ill for the environment. The author believes that there is conclusive proof that a bias towards private transportation promotes urban sprawl. This, of course, promotes extensive deterioration of the environment and greatly increases the size of man's ecological footprint. The silver lining of this ugly cloud, though, is that efficient public transport systems can still be developed to curb this growing problem. Sprawl, ironically, may provide the necessary impetus to reduce the appeal of private transportation and eventually make public transport systems more efficient and competitive. This is but only one reason that a government's preference for private transportation over public transportation bodes ill for the environment. This paper will provide clear arguments to further support this assertion.
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Racial Discrimination in the Criminal Justice System, 2007.
An examination of racial prejudices and racial bias in the criminal justice system in Canada and the reasons for this practice.
1,040 words (approx. 4.2 pages), 4 sources, APA, $ 36.95
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This paper analyzes whether Black people are mistreated by the criminal justice system in Canada and if they face discrimination from both the police and the courts. It discusses the failure of the criminal justice system to provide appropriate services to people of minority groups. The paper specifically looks at the over-representation of black people in the criminal justice system. It then attempts to analyze some of the reasons how and why Black citizens are targeted by the criminal justice system.
Table of Contents:
Introduction
Background on Black Over-representation in the Criminal Justice System
Possible Reasons Behind The Black Over-representation Trend
Arguments Against Criminal Justice System Racial Bias
Conclusion
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"It is difficult to know how to respond to racial prejudices in the criminal justice system, as the overrepresentation of black citizens is imbedded in socioeconomic factors which cannot be explained by discriminatory practices implicit in the criminal justice system. The most obvious solution to the problem is to have separate justice systems for people of Aboriginal descent, where most of the problems of racial discrimination in Canada lie. However, would not the existence of different courts of law for different ethnicities further encourage racial stratification in society? The solution is not an easy one, and much more research must be done on the topic before an answer is forthcoming. A number of factors must be explored before a solution is implemented, such as what the current statistics revolving around discrimination studies mean, the relationship between social and economic factors and the criminal justice system, and the impact of developing stratification between Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal citizens (La Prairie, 2004, p. 277). "
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Bias in Sentencing, 2005.
This paper discusses racial and ethnic bias in criminal sentencing.
2,475 words (approx. 9.9 pages), 8 sources, APA, $ 87.95
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The paper examines the issue of racial and ethnic bias in criminal sentencing and notes the disparity in death penalty sentencing. The paper discusses the influence of racial perception in sentencing decisions and the concept of stereotyping. The paper examines the harsh sentences for drug-related crimes and blacks.
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"Numerous reports have established there is racial disparity in criminal sentencing in the United States. The Sentencing Project states that rates of incarceration by the Commission finds racial disparity in jail sentences."
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A Proposal for Student Transportation at Rutgers University, 2001.
This paper presents a proposal for improved student transportation at Rutgers University, using it as an example to present the necessity and advantage of low-cost student transportation.
1,550 words (approx. 6.2 pages), 5 sources, $ 50.95
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This paper presents a proposal for improved student transportation at Rutgers University, using it as an example to present the necessity and advantage of low cost student transportation.
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"Rutgers University is one of the largest state universities in the country. It boasts an enrollment of over 48, 000 students collectively over the expanse of its three campuses. (Rutgers University Website) There are many benefits of being a student at such an expansive and diverse institution. There are also many detriments as well. It would be an understatement of almost unsurpassed irony to note that many Rutgers students own cars. Rutgers, being a state institution, has many individuals within driving distance to its campus. All of the campuses are for the most part, urban institutions. Thus parking is an enormous problem for both students and faculty."
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Transportation Mobility and Older Adults, 2006.
This paper is a research proposal to study the effects of transportation on mobility of older adults.
1,640 words (approx. 6.6 pages), 7 sources, APA, $ 53.95
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This paper proposes to study where older adults tend to travel and how often public transportation is used, as well as where these individuals would like to travel, but are unable to due to lack of transportation. The author points out that research has shown that the availability of public transportation varies based on location and that, in rural and suburb areas, there often is no form of transportation other than private automobiles. The paper reports that the sample for this study will be volunteer men and women, 65 years and older, who ride public transportation in a non-urban region of central Minnesota. The paper states that the self-report questionnaire was developed by the author because other research has not included investigation of where the aged would have liked to travel if they had transportation. The paper includes a cover letter and the questionnaire.
Table of Contents:
Introduction
Non-drivers
Use of Public Transportation by Older Adults
Gender and Ethnicity
Methodology
Sample
Procedure
Instrument
Analysis
Tentative Time Line
Appendix: Consent Form
Appendix: Survey
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"Troubles accessing public transportation vary from person to person. One in five women Latinas reported transportation problems, while one and ten African American women reported problems accessing public transportation.However, only 5% of white women reported problems with accessing public transportation. However, the number of women drivers is expected to increase in the next 30 years. Only 67% of women had driver licenses in 1997 but by 2012 it is predicted that 90% of women will have driver licenses."
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Transportation, Safety and Accidents, 2002.
This paper discusses the technological advances and newly developed safety systems for all methods of transportation.
3,290 words (approx. 13.2 pages), 10 sources, MLA, $ 94.95
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This paper provides an extensive background and analysis of transportation methods and their supporting systems and services on a national, regional and local basis. The author stresses the importance of safety and that as technology continues to advance, new safety systems and standards will continue to develop.
Table of Contents
Introduction
History of Transportation
Transportation Today
Safety Devices
Department of Transportation
Travel on Land
Travel by Ship
Air Travel
Railroad Travel
Keeping Transportation Safe
Bibliography and Endnotes
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"Today, there is a vast array of transportation choices, commercial airliners, trains, automobiles, subways, buses, motorcycles, motor homes, ships, boats, or bicycles. Depending on the amount of time and money we want to spend, there are many choices involved in travel.
But with these increased means of travel come change in global markets, environmental challenges, transnational security threats and a communication and information revolution. Every mode of transportation has individual risks, safety issues, laws, and problems. And each mode of transportation has agencies that deal with them."
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Greater Toronto Transportation, 2007.
This paper discusses the issues relating to transportation in the Greater Toronto area.
2,849 words (approx. 11.4 pages), 10 sources, MLA, $ 84.95
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This paper examines the issues of transportation and mobility in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA). The issues that the paper covers include the following: the debate about transportation and sustainability, car dependence, the growth and urban sprawl in the GTA and its impacts and implications on transportation practices. The writer examines the key transport and mobility issues in the GTA and the solutions that are proposed for solving them, particularly in the context of achieving a more sustainable growth of the city.
Outline:
Introduction
Sustainable Transportation
The Issues of Mobility
Urban Growth, Urban Sprawl and Transportation
Conclusion
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"Analysis of the above problems reveals that their major cause is the extensive use of private automobiles. They are the major consumers of fossil fuels whose consumption produces CO2 and other dangerous gases and whose sources are rapidly melting away. Recent research shows that cities that provide the best terms for the automobile transportation are the ones with the highest CO2 emissions. They are involved in the accidents that result in the injury, loss of life and property damage. Also, car dependence is responsible for traffic congestion of which we see more and more within the GTA Alarming is the fact that the use of private automobiles in increasing, a fact that will be addressed further below."
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Transportation Problems of Older Adults, 2007.
This paper discuses current barriers and possible solutions to public transportation for older adults in the US.
2,200 words (approx. 8.8 pages), 16 sources, APA, $ 68.95
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This paper explains that, with the aging of the baby boom generation, the number of people needing to travel will put more pressure on transportation services. The author points out that declining health and finances can lead to a cessation or limitation in driving. The paper relates that the cessation of driving may lead to social isolation, which is linked strongly to premature death; however, having access to public transportation can lead to a higher levels of satisfaction with quality of life. The author underscores that most aging individuals do not use public transportation because of accessibility, unreliable arrival times, difficulties with learning to use public transportation, fear of being attacked and problems with lighting and steps. The paper highlights the availability of government funding to expand and improve public transportation for the handicapped and aged, but urges that more is needed.
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"On the other hand, there are approximately seven million adults over the age of 65 that do not drive, with women making up the majority of non-drivers. Women tend to stop driving more than men of the same age. According to Bailey (2004), more than 50% of individuals 65 and older, who do not drive stay home because they lack transportation options. Non-drivers only average about 1.5 trips per day, while drivers tend to make 4 trips in one day. Furthermore, older non-drivers average 15% fewer trips to the doctor, 59% fewer shopping trips, and 65% fewer social trips."
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