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Jewish Emancipation and Reform Judaism, 2002.
A discussion of Reform Judaism's perspective on the Jewish state.
2,680 words (approx. 10.7 pages), 9 sources, MLA, $ 80.95
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This paper discusses the development of Reform Judaism's position on the concept of a Jewish homeland. The role of the Diaspora, Jewish Emancipation and the Enlightenment in Europe is examined. These terms are defined and the concepts explored.
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"The Jewish Emancipation was an effort to integrate Jews dispersed in ancient times from Israel to other nations during the Diaspora into the countries where they now lived, countries that were growing more afraid of having a large Jewish contingent with different political loyalties. Reform Judaism developed out of the same liberalization of policies and practice. At the time, this shift meant the abandonment of nationalistic ideas, but later, Reform Judaism as well would embrace the creation of a Jewish state and be dedicated to preserving that state.
The story of the Diaspora is a key element in the history of the Jewish people and in the focus of their aspirations and purposes in the world. The word "Diaspora" is derived from the Greek for "a scattering" or "to scatter about." The word has come to signify the body of Jews today living not in Israel but scattered outside the boundaries of Israel."
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?The Emancipation Proclamation?, 2002.
A review of the ?The Emancipation Proclamation? by John Hope Franklin.
1,248 words (approx. 5.0 pages), 2 sources, MLA, $ 42.95
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This paper analyzes the book ?The Emancipation Proclamation? by John Hope Franklin, an insightful and detailed look into the Proclamation and its background during the time of the Civil War. It discusses how the book shows that politically, the document was simply what it said it was, a "proclamation" and that it did not actually free the slaves in the South, because the Union did not have jurisdiction there. The author wrote the book to set the record straight on the Emancipation Proclamation since most people still seem to believe the Proclamation set Negroes free, but it really did not, the Thirteenth Amendment to the Constitution did that in 1865. It concludes by discussing the ramifications of the Proclamation then and now.
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"Politically, the document was simply what it said it was, a "proclamation." It did not actually free the slaves in the South, because the Union did not have jurisdiction there. However, it was a strong message that slavery would no longer be tolerated on Union soil, and a strong message to the Confederacy that their policies would not be tolerated. Militarily, it added soldiers to the Union ranks by allowing Blacks to fight for their very own freedom. "That more than 185,000 slaves as well as free blacks accepted the invitation indicates that those who had been the victims of thralldom [sic] were now among the most enthusiastic freedom fighters" (Franklin). The military aspects of the Proclamation took precedence over the emancipation aspects, because they were the first that could be put into action."
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The Emancipation of Female Writers in Early Nineteenth Century Britain, 2000.
A paper which details the contributions writers such as Mary Shelley, Ann Radcliffe and Mary Wollstonecraft made to the emancipation of female literary talent.
740 words (approx. 3.0 pages), 4 sources, APA, $ 26.95
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The paper shows that the objective during the time of revelation in early nineteenth century Britain was for British women writers to give of themselves in a more defiant manner, setting themselves apart from the calmer, more feminine climate that had heretofore inhabited British literature. The paper shows that British women writers decided they wanted to be better recognized for their inherent literary contributions without being labeled either too feminine or too masculine; rather, they wanted to write like a man without having to be branded by the stigma that typically came with it. The paper explores how authors such as Mary Shelley, Ann Radcliffe and Mary Wollstonecraft contributed to this emancipation movement.
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"Mary Shelley, Ann Radcliffe and Mary Wollstonecraft represent an era of the Romantic Period where women were beginning to come out of their literary shells and confront the strongly emotional and defiant aspects of writing that their male counterparts had harbored for so many years prior. With their guidance, subsequent British women writers were given the much-needed opportunity to express themselves in such a manner that embraced both their feminine and masculine sides."
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Mill and the Emancipation of Women, 2008.
This paper looks at John Stuart Mill's arguments for the emancipation of women in his work, "The Subjection of Women".
1,147 words (approx. 4.6 pages), 1 source, MLA, $ 39.95
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The paper contends that the concept of freedom central to Mill's critique of the status of women is as valid today as it was in 1869. The paper explains Mill's definition of freedom as having complete freedom of choice and argues that this concept of freedom should be used as a guiding principle for social and political change. The paper concedes, however, that it is unlikely we will ever reach this degree of freedom for all.
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"Mill defines freedom as the ability to freely choose what one does in life. As an example, he points out that all men (in the more developed world) have the right to choose a profession that suits them. This enables them to make the most of the natural talents at their disposal. For example, a man with strong arms might choose to be a blacksmith, whereas a man with very weak arms is unlikely to make that choice, as he will not be able to be competitive in that field, and so will not make as much money as he might in a field that he was more suited to."
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Emancipation of the Serfs in Russia, 1972.
This paper discusses the reasons, plans, results and problems of the emancipation of the serfs in Russia.
1,575 words (approx. 6.3 pages), 3 sources, $ 55.95
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""I drink this toast with particular pleasure. No others are needed, for in reality we owe the Emancipation to the Emperor alone."Count Leo Tolstoy.
The Emancipation of the serfs in Russia was instigated by the Tsar himself and supported by a narrow coterie of liberal intellectuals who considered serfdom a moral evil. The Tsar's opposition to serfdom originated in moral indignation against what he considered a "centuries old injustice.". It did not arise from pressure on the part of the nobility nor as a result of agitation on the part of the peasants themselves.
More importantly, it did not result from any sort, however limited or simplistic, of analysis of the economic problems of ... "
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Janie Crawford's Emancipation, 2007.
An analysis of Janie's characterization in "Their Eyes Were Watching God" by Zora Neale Hurston.
1,416 words (approx. 5.7 pages), 4 sources, MLA, $ 47.95
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The paper discusses how in "Their Eyes Were Watching God," Hurston centers on the life of an African-American woman, Janie Crawford, to demonstrate women's bondage to the slavery system and a patriarchal society. The paper examines these themes of emancipation from a patriarchal African-American society and the path towards self-realization as an African-American woman. The paper asserts that despite the tedious path towards self-realization, Janie's marriage experiences of being subjugated by three men led to her eventual emancipation, wherein she was able to accept her being an individual and a woman.
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"The African-American heritage in the American society has experienced a long history of bondage to the slavery system, which created the divide between the white and black Americans in the country. Among those who first experienced this bitter history of bondage to slavery was the writer Zora Neale Hurston, who was known for her writings depicting not only African-American slavery, but most specifically, the plight of African-American women during this time of strife."
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Lincoln and Emancipation, 2003.
Main topic must be to Discuss the evolution of President Lincoln s position on ...
920 words (approx. 3.7 pages), 1 source, MLA, $ 31.95
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This paper discusses the evolution of President Lincoln's position on emancipation and the various forms of reaction to his final position as stated in the Emancipation Proclamation. The paper explores Lincoln's position that slavery is immoral and his change from passivity to action on the issue.
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"On the 1st day of January A D all persons held as slaves within any State or designated part of a State the people whereof shall then be in rebellion against the United States shall be then thenceforward and forever ..."
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Foster Care and Emancipation, 2002.
A literature review examining the problems faced by children who eventually leave foster care, focusing on African-Americans.
11,950 words (approx. 47.8 pages), 41 sources, APA, $ 231.95
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This paper concerns itself with the problems that foster children face, especially when they become emancipated and begin to live life on their own. It has often been suggested that many more African-American children are in foster care than are children of other races. In order to understand whether or not this is accurate, a thorough review of available literature on the topic is performed. Literature on this topic includes statistics, gender differences and cultural diversity. The problem statement concerns the disproportionate number of African-American children who are represented in the child welfare system and who are not adequately prepared to leave foster care through emancipation. The logical assumption would be that something is lacking in the foster care environment that causes great difficulty for children once they begin to live on their own. The literature review shows whether or not this is accurate and what may be lacking in the foster care environment. The possibility remains that it may not be the fault of the foster care environment, but rather may be the fact of other extenuating circumstances that have occurred in the child's life before they were placed in a foster home. More likely, it is not one or the other, but all of the factors together that cause problems for these children later in life. All of these suggestions are explored, in the context of the literature review, in order to begin to come to terms with the immenseness of this problem in society.
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"The older a child gets, the more difficult it is for that child to be adopted. Most children who get adopted out of foster care are under the age of 12, and are categorized as having special needs, although the general accounting office findings do not state whether that term is being applied to disabilities, or whether it is being applied to sibling groups or minority children. Children who are part of a group of siblings also have a difficult time getting adopted, since there is an effort made not to break up the family. Large groups of children, or even a brother and sister, are more difficult to adopt, as many couples who adopt children only wish to take on one child at a time. Consequently, this often leads to the breaking up of sibling groups."
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Holding Up "A House Divided" - Lincoln's Caution Regarding Emancipation, 2001.
The following paper discusses Lincoln's now-famous "House Divided" speech of 1858 which exemplifies the primary factors that strongly influenced him on both a personal and a political level.
2,380 words (approx. 9.5 pages), 7 sources, MLA, $ 72.95
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This paper explores Lincoln?s eloquence of language and simplicity of reason that brought him to the attention of the newly-formed political party known as the Republicans and prompted them to present him to a surprised Washington as their platform's candidate in the presidential election of 1860. The abolition of slavery and the events concerning this issue are discussed in detail.
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A Personal View of A Divided Nation
A Pragmatic Policy Toward Emancipation
A Short Second Term
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?Abraham Lincoln's election to the U.S. presidency occurred at a time when tensions between the Northern and Southern sectors of the nation had been embroiled in a bitter dispute regarding slavery for quite some time. By the time of the 1860 election, Lincoln's view on the institution of slavery was common and widespread knowledge within both the North and the South, and each of these sectors had both preconceptions and expectations of the new president's first official acts of office. Both sides, along with the majority of Washington officials, expected an immediate proclamation concerning the abolition of slavery. Both sides, as well as Washington, however, were yet again surprised, for the new president had on his mind and as his policy a more gradual and pragmatic emancipation plan.?
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Enslavement and Emancipation in Post-Colonial Cuba and Brazil, 2004.
An analysis of the exploitation and oppression of Africans and indigenous peoples in post-colonial Brazil and Cuba.
1,576 words (approx. 6.3 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 51.95
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This paper examines the role that African slaves and enslaved Native Americans played in the rise of both Brazil and Cuba as major agricultural producers. It gives historical background, beginning with the importation of African slaves until the abolition of slavery, and briefly examines the after-effects and the racism that persisted. It shows how, although colonized by the Spanish and Portuguese, Latin America was truly built on the backs of African and Native American slaves and how, after years of rebellion and bitter struggle, these peoples finally gained their emancipation.
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"The anti-slavery movement gained momentum in Latin America with the end of the Paraguayan War in 1870. Dom Pedro, head of the Brazilian monarchy was placed in a difficult position. Though personally opposed to the institution, he recognized that the stability of the monarchy and his own power relied heavily on Brazil?s existing social structure. The end of slavery would, therefore, would almost certainly bring about the end of the monarchy (Keen, Haynes p. 236)."
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Historical Roots of Gay Emancipation, 2002.
Uses John D'Emilio's book "Sexual Politics, Sexual Communities" to answer the question "What events and social changes between 1940 and 1970 made the Stonewall Riots possible?"
2,400 words (approx. 9.6 pages), 1 source, $ 89.95
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The strength of the gay and lesbian community comes from a long history of organizations and leaders, as well as subtle social, economic and political factors that contributed to the identification of homosexuality as an identity. It is this identity around which a community has been built to disprove the notion that homosexuality is 'deviant', 'sick', or 'sinful'. The paper identifies two distinct philosophies in the gay liberation movement: one moving towards assimilation and discounting sexual preference as an identity-builder; the other promoting pride and acceptance of homosexuality as a viable identity.
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Emancipation Proclamation, 1992.
A look at Lincoln's 1862 declaration freeing slaves including its background, moral and political issues and the short- and long-term effects on the Civil War and the nation.
2,250 words (approx. 9.0 pages), 6 sources, $ 79.95
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"In September, 1862, Abraham Lincoln issued a preliminary version of his Emancipation Proclamation. With this proclamation, Lincoln announced the fact that freeing the black slaves was a Northern objective in the Civil War. Specifically, the Emancipation Proclamation gave the South "until January 1, 1863, to return to the Union or face emancipation" (Paludan 200). Lincoln's statement was issued a few days after the Northern victory in the Battle at Antietam. The President had been waiting for a strong Northern victory before making his proclamation. Following the Battle at Antietam, Lincoln told the members of his administration that he "had made a covenant with God .... that if the army drove the enemy from Maryland he would issue his Emancipation Proclamation" (McPherson 557).
Prior to that time, Lincoln was concerned only with..."
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Rabbinic Judaism, 2006.
An examination of the three forms of Rabbinic Judaism practised today, Orthodox Judaism, Conservative Judaism and Reform Judaism.
1,367 words (approx. 5.5 pages), 4 sources, MLA, $ 45.95
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This paper examines how there are three variations of Rabbinic Judaism, characterized by a common belief that Jewish law has two components: the written law and oral law. It looks at how these three subgroups, Orthodox, Conservative and Reform, differ greatly on their definition of Jewish identity, on their interpretation of oral law and on their beliefs regarding the modern world.
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"Although there are three variations of Rabbinic Judaism, they are characterized by a common belief that Jewish law has two components: the written law and oral law. The written component of Jewish law is found primarily in the Torah, which is composed of those commandments handed down to Moses at Mount Sinai. Jewish written law is also found elsewhere in the Tanakh. The oral law was handed down simultaneously with the written law. Therefore, Rabbinic Jews believe that Jewish law cannot be interpreted solely by resorting to the Tanakh, but must be based on a consideration of the combined oral and written tradition. While Jews were initially prohibited from committing the oral law to writing, it was eventually codified in the Talmud. "
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Judaism and Jesus, 2006.
This in-depth paper examines the attitudes of the Jewish people and Judaism in general, prior to Christ's arrival in Jerusalem and up to the crucifixion.
1,518 words (approx. 6.1 pages), 4 sources, APA, $ 50.95
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This well-researched paper explores the community, culture and attitudes of the Jews of Jerusalem prior to Jesus Christ's arrival. This paper focuses on the ruling body of Jewish life, the Sanhedrin, who were the high priests that backed the city authorities in devising and enforcing ordinances to cover the operations of agricultural, mercantile and other trades. The Sanhedrin were considered the finest minds of Palestine, the people looked to them for leadership against the Romans and the impending arrival of the messiah. It was into this atmosphere that Jesus entered Jerusalem presenting himself as the messiah. This paper details the historic events leading up to the crucifixion.
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"The people looked to Caiphas for guidance, but he was influenced by his own ambition. Thus, when Jesus Christ was turned over to the Sanhedrin, who had been hurriedly summoned for trial, he spoke very few words. In the Gospel of Mark, when Pontius Pilate had asked him if he was indeed king of the Jews, he answered, "It is as you say." Scholars believe that Christ was asking if Pilate were accusing him or if he had heard the claim from others. Pilate, after washing his hands of the whole affair, turned him over to the Sanhedrin, and the members of the high court began to accuse him. In keeping with Judaic law, he remained silent, since the court was not supposed to question the accused but those who witnessed the actions for which he was being tried."
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The Hellenization of Judaism, 2002.
An historical exploration of how Judaism was affected by the Greco-Roman conquest of the Persian Empire in the third BCE.
3,617 words (approx. 14.5 pages), 13 sources, APA, $ 100.95
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This paper provides a detailed account of how Judaism interacted with the Greco-Roman socio-religious milieu after Alexander the Great's conquest of Judea in the third BCE. It discusses Hellenism and its effect on Judaism, more specifically, the creation of Jewish sectarianism in the form of Pharisees, Sadducees, and Essenes. It explores the nature of these separate sects and the ways in which Jewish lore and culture were affected and interpreted anew through such changes. The Maccabean revolt is mentioned, as are several other primary-sourced events that can be seen to have directly affected the theocratic nature of Judea. It also examines how the admission that, although Hellenization affected Judaism and changed it beyond all hope for original reclamation, without sectarianism and the Hellenization of Judaism, Jewish culture would not be in existence today.
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"Another cultural influence to affect Judaism as a result of its encounter with Hellenism is reflected in the material culture of the time. Three of the four apocrypha books of Maccabees mention, in negative terms, the erection of a gymnasium in Jerusalem , a Greek centre for exercise, conversation and discussion. The erection of such a building was viewed differently throughout the Jewish community, but many felt that it indeed threatened Judaism; the idea of embracing Greek culture to such an extent entailed for them the idea of abandoning the holy covenant. The adoption of Hellenistic values was therefore seen as a having a destructive and threatening effect on Judaism by even the Jews themselves during these times."
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