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Multiracial Descent, 2003.
Covers issues concerning people of multiracial descent in the U.S. and the findings of the latest U.S. census as it relates to multiracial individuals.
1,727 words (approx. 6.9 pages), 10 sources, APA, $ 55.95
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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)"
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Article Analysis: Estrogen Metabolites in a Multiracial Population, 2007.
A critical analysis of an article by Sowers, Crawford, McConnell and Randolph, entitled 'Selected Diet and Lifestyle Factors are Associated with Estrogen Metabolites in a Multiracial/Ethnic Population of Women".
955 words (approx. 3.8 pages), 1 source, APA, $ 33.95
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This paper explains that there are significant problems in terms of conceptualization and methodology in the research reported by Sowers et. al. in the article 'Selected Diet and Lifestyle Factors are Associated with Estrogen Metabolites in a Multiracial/Ethnic Population of Women'. The author points out that the troubling methodological problems throughout the framework of this paper include ambiguous phrases, deceptive statistics, the overlooking of rival causes, inadequate justification of the project and the fundamental disconnect between the research questions and the results. The paper stresses that there is no justification for the authors' use of race/ethnicity as a variable in this study, particularly given that the authors pay absolutely no regard to the importance of socio-economic status as a variable. The author underscores that the harm of this research is that it implies inherently bad health to minorities, in this case, to African-American women, which risks perpetuating racist stereotypes.
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"The authors find that African-American women have significantly lower levels of estrogen metabolites than either White or Asian women; a number that they suggest is inherent in the racial group as it is not correlated to lifestyle factors. To attain this result, the authors measure the independent variable of race/ethnicity against dependent dietary and lifestyle variables. Other variables such as age are controlled. However, one obvious variable - a particularly important one given the focus of the study - is entirely absent from the analysis: socio-economic status."
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The Multiracial Army, 2002.
The role African-Americans played in the army during the Civil War.
1,650 words (approx. 6.6 pages), 5 sources, $ 62.95
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This seven-page undergraduate paper talks about the about the bravery and gallantry of African-Americans, during the Civil War, and who helped to end slavery and keep America united.
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Descent and Alliance Theory, 2003.
A discussion on whether Descent and Alliance theory can be considered outdated in anthropology.
3,853 words (approx. 15.4 pages), 21 sources, APA, $ 105.95
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This paper examines descent theory and alliance theory and some of the ethnographies associated with them in an attempt to discover why these formulations are not considered satisfactory analytical tools today. It then turns to modern developments in kinship to try to analyse the common points of failure for both theories. It takes the view that the two theories in question were very much a product of an attempt to reproduce a conception of existing in the world that is the product of a European elite.
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"Descent theory became popular in the 50?s, and was used as an analytic tool to explain everything from divorce rates to witchcraft accusations. In this application to everything, the first cracks in theory began to emerge. In Papua New Guinea, where descent theory seemed to be an almost perfect fit, John Barnes notes that it did not explain why the foundations of community organisation included a large number of non-agnates who were powerful figures in the community. Behaviour is descent theory, as evidenced by these examples, is simply not realistic. Social systems allow room for manoeuvre and manipulation."
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"The Descent of Man", 2006.
A review of Charles Darwin's "The Descent of Man, and Selection in Relation to Sex".
1,674 words (approx. 6.7 pages), 1 source, MLA, $ 54.95
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Charles Darwin, a British naturalist and known for his previous work "The Origin of Species", published his second large work on evolutionary theory, "The Descent of Man, and Selection in Relation to Sex" in 1871. This paper examines how, originating as notes scribbled down with no intent to publish, Darwin took known facts from his contemporaries of the day and attempted elucidate human evolution within the confines of the framework of selection. It looks at how the book touches on several issues pertaining to the evolution of man, including social interactions with females from males and why certain tribes flourished while others died off. It also discusses his unique look on races, a more definitive view on sexual selection, differences between men and women and the relevance of evolutionary theory in society.
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"Chapter Five, On the Development of the Intellectual and Moral Faculties during Primeval and Civilized Times, is the most stimulating chapter that can also be found later in Jared Diamonds works Collapse (2005) and Guns, Germs, and Steel (2005). Darwin shows that those who were best in trappings and weaponry would rear the greatest number of offspring (133), which the tribes larger than others would result in greater chances of birth (134). The tribes with courage, sympathy, fidelity, and a social quality inherited would spread and be more victorious over other tribes (135), and if one aided then the other would reciprocate, incorporating encouragement, praise, and blame (135)."
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Christ's Descent into Hell, 2003.
Presents a theological assessment of Jesus's descent into hell.
4,329 words (approx. 17.3 pages), 27 sources, MLA, $ 114.95
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This paper uses the Wesleyan Quadrilateral of Experience, Tradition, Scripture, and Reason to outline the various interpretations and understandings concerning Christ's descent into hell. The paper uses a series of interviews with some of the America's top religion/philosophy instructors, as well as randomized viewpoints.
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"In general three main arguments have been established: first, that Christ did not descend at all; second that he did descend to the underworld (ei"& ta katacqovnta katelqovta), that is, the place of the dead; and third that he descended into hell (descendit ad inferna) and battled with Lucifer and/or Hades in an effort to rescue those who came before Christ."
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"Descent into Hell", 2002.
A look at the development of Lawrence Wentworth throughout Charles Williams' novel "Descent into Hell".
650 words (approx. 2.6 pages), 1 source, $ 26.95
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This paper analyzes the development of Lawrence Wentworth throughout Charles Williams' novel "Descent into Hell". The paper gives a brief insight into the novel and focus's on Lawrence's relationship to suicide.
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Women of Middle Eastern Descent, 2005.
An analysis of the experiences of women of Middle Eastern descent in America post- 9/11.
2,700 words (approx. 10.8 pages), 8 sources, $ 106.95
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The paper outlines the experiences of many Muslim and Middle Eastern women post 9/11. The paper also examines what these women have done to protect themselves from attacks. The last several pages show the lives of Middle Eastern women in America as being occasionally fraught with worry and uncertainty as America comes to terms with its own feelings about 9/11 and as the country works to differentiate ordinary Muslims from Islamo-fascist extremists.
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"The events of September 11, 2001 have lodged deep in the viscera of most - if not all - Americans. In the aftermath of this gruesome tragedy, many Americans understandably evinced a deep antipathy towards Middle Eastern (specifically Muslim) women residing in the world's wealthiest and still most powerful nation. With the aforementioned in mind, the following paper will review what life has been like for Muslim women over the past four years by revealing some of the hardships they have faced in post-9/11 America. Proceeding onward, the paper will also look at what these women have done to protect themselves and, in a related vein, what their future in the United States portends. As will soon become apparent, the terrorist attacks in New York and in Washington brought to an end one era in American history and ushered in a new one."
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The Descent Into Hell, 2004.
This paper offers an explanation of hell according to Dante's poem "The Divine Comedy."
1,130 words (approx. 4.5 pages), 4 sources, MLA, $ 39.95
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The paper attempts an explanation of hell, according to Dante's epic poem "The Divine Comedy." The paper discusses the second part of the poem, The Inferno. The paper describes Dante's journey as his descent into hell. Finally, the paper compares him to Sir Gawain and the Green Knight.
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"The Descent into Hell: The second part of Dante Alighieri's "The Divine Comedy" that which is known as the Inferno acts as a prime example of a pre-modern version of hell. In this hell are sinners of all kinds from all the centuries. The hell that Dante creates is not the same as the one we imagine today though Dante's vision has certainly shaped the one of the present. As the character Dante descends into hell he is witness to the afterlives of different kinds of sinners."
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"Night" As a Descent into the Holocaust, 2002.
An analysis of "Night" by Elie Wiesel.
650 words (approx. 2.6 pages), 1 source, $ 26.95
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This paper answers the following questions about Elie Wiesel's book "Night": Is it possible to identify distinct stages in Wiesel's decent into the Holocaust? What were those stages and what features defined each stage? The paper also discusses Elie's loss of faith and humanity during the progress of the book.
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Islamic Women, 1994.
Compares & contrasts the cultural & regional differences between Islamic women of Indian descent with those of Arabic descent.
675 words (approx. 2.7 pages), 3 sources, $ 23.95
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"Islamic Women
Introduction
Although the media seems to associate Islam solely with Arab people, Islam has spread throughout much of the world, with sizable communities in many countries, including India. The intent in this paper is to briefly compare Indian Islamic women with Arabic Islamic women.
The Influence of Culture
One of the striking things about the major world religions is how they are modified in expression by the culture in which they are embodied. Culture influences expression, particularly in the area of tradition.
Islam reached India through conquest, as it did for many.."
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Factors Influencing Identity Development, 2003.
Many issues are examined in the pursuit of finding the most important influences on identity development in multiracial individuals. A reflection on this issue is given from personal experience.
2,866 words (approx. 11.5 pages), 10 sources, MLA, $ 85.95
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A variety of sources are examined in order to find consistencies in what influences multiracial identity development. The paper explains that findings show a wide variety of factors that are linked to identity development in multiracial individuals. It concludes that multiracial individuals are as complex as the genetic differences among them.
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"Many authors have attempted to define how multiracial individuals develop their identity: specifically, which factors contribute most to this development. The topic of identity development among bi-racial individuals is being analyzed more often today due to the growing numbers of multiracial children being born in the U.S. I?ve often wondered to what extinct my racial identity was influenced by the fact that the parent most influential in shaping my thinking was a member of the dominant society. This parent was the financial provider and also a member of societies elite; male and white. Could this fact have influenced where I lived, the size of my home, the amount of education my father achieved (thus influencing my future educational achievements), the racial composition of the neighborhood that I grew up in, my choice of friends and my daily experiences? Was I raised differently than other biracial persons who were raised by a father of color, simply due to the fact that white males are privileged members of our society that have more control over their environments? If so, how did this difference help shape or determine how I later racially identified? Sue and Sue quote Bowles (2003) by stating that, ?in a clinical study of ten families, when the mother is white and the father is black, daughters are more likely to identify with the mother?s racial background: and when the mother is black and the father white, boys and girls will likely identify with being black. Why then, did all eight of my fathers children choose to identify themselves as multiracial instead of black? Assuming that my case is not unique, other factors more telling than same-sex parental identification must factor into identity development among multiracial individuals."
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The Life of a Buffalo Soldier, 2002.
A paper which discusses the history of the Buffalo Soldiers - infantry men in the American army of African-American descent.
1,898 words (approx. 7.6 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 60.95
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The paper shows that, although the term ?Buffalo Soldier? is often proudly used in reference to any man of African American descent in the United States military, it originally denoted those who served in the cavalry and infantry, fighting in the Indian Wars. Over 180,000 Buffalo Soldier (mostly on the Unionist side) fought during the American Civil War and over 33,000 died. This paper shows the difficulties such as racism and hostilities faced by these Buffalo Soldiers. It describes the conditions under which these special units fought and their role in the peace-keeping attempts between the whites and the Native Americans.
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"As hostilities increased between the white settlers and the Indians, the Buffalo Soldiers became the force responsible for ensuring that peace was kept. As the hostile Indians were forced onto reservations which failed to support them, they resorted to war against not only the white settlers but also the Indian tribes who had allied themselves with the whites. The Buffalo Soldiers fought against them with great courage and, considering their equipment and experience, with considerable success. To their credit, they did not once participate in either massacres or atrocities. They fought, at one time or another, the Kickapoos, Lipans, Comanches, Utes, Kiowas, Apaches, Shoshones, Cheyennes, Bannocks, Sioux and Blackfeet, as well as Mexicans and Chiricahua renegades. Although many of them had no previous fighting experience, they prevailed against such great leaders as Chatto, Geronimo, Cochise, Juh, Satanta, Victorio, Nachez, Loco, Benito, Mangus and Nana."
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Three Baroque Artists, 2004.
Analysis of three famous paintings: "Rape of the Daughters of Leucippus"; "The Descent from the Cross"; and "The Death of the Virgin".
1,871 words (approx. 7.5 pages), 7 sources, MLA, $ 59.95
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This paper introduces, discusses, and analyzes three works of art: Peter Paul Rubens's "Rape of the Daughters of Leucippus" from 1618; Rembrandt Van Rijn's "The Descent from the Cross" from 1634; and Caravaggio's "The Death of the Virgin" from 1605/6. Specifically, the paper contains an opinion and assessment of each of the works.
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""Rape of the Daughters of Leucippus" is an oil on canvas painting, measuring about 88 x 82 7/8 inches, and the original resides in the Pinakothek Museum in Munich, Germany. This painting portrays the abduction of two nude women by two large and powerful men, with their stallion rearing in the background, and a cherub hovering near the edge of the painting. The colors are rich and vibrant, from the natural skin tones of the women, to the tanned and burly beards of the men. Action and upheaval are at the center of this work ? it is clear the women are desperately fighting the men, and it is clear the men are more powerful than the women, and will carry them off to their fate. Paradoxically, the scenery in the background of the painting portrays a pastoral and peaceful scene of a landscape at sunset, in direct contrast with the activity and violence at the center of the painting. Rubens uses light and shadow to illuminate the action, while downplaying the scenic background, and the effect of the painting is emotional and disturbing. The overall quality of the work is soft and "painterly," which creates a sensual overtone."
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"Death in Slow Motion", 2002.
A review of "Death in Slow Motion: My Mother's Descent into Alzheimer's" by Eleanor Clooney.
1,400 words (approx. 5.6 pages), 1 source, $ 53.95
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This paper will do a book review on" Death in Slow Motion: My Mother's Descent into Alzheimer's" by Eleanor Clooney. By analyzing how Clooney took care of her mother, who had the disease, we can assert a rehabilitative analysis on how this book progresses within a biographical context.
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