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Post-Civil War Midwest Discrimination, 2003.
Traces the history of racial injustice in the American Midwest after the Civil War.
968 words (approx. 3.9 pages), 1 source, MLA, $ 34.95
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This paper examines how Union and Confederate official systematically abused and denied the rights of the recently emancipated slaves in the American Midwest in the post-Civil War period. The paper illustrates this era by citing particular family histories.
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"In the grand and complex tapestry that is the historical record of the Civil War, a uniquely significant moral and military conflict in the formation of the character and soul of the United States, it is impossible to draw a solid line between good and evil. Even though the Union would, in time, avow a willingness to ?die to make men free? , it was not immune from acts of racially motivated cruelty. In an evocative example, Major General Samuel Curtis? letter of 13 March 1864 relates the poignant tale of a black father severely beaten by the Missouri militia while en route to recover his children. Through the selection of this short yet powerful primary document, the editors of Families and Freedom demonstrate how the well-intentioned nature of Northern officers and the profound family ties of newly-freed blacks were simply unable to overcome the deep-seated Southern racism that would once again subjugate African-Americans under the legal yoke of Jim Crow."
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Post-Civil War Black History, 2007.
This paper discusses the post-Civil War struggle for equality for African- Americans.
2,195 words (approx. 8.8 pages), 8 sources, APA, $ 68.95
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This paper explains that the era following the Civil War was not a smooth transition from a slave-owning to a free-black society, but rather was characterized by conflict over the needs of the Southern states in the reconstruction of their ruined lands and fragmented social and political order. The author points out that this period is significantly important to subsequent African-American history because it enabled later periods of de-facto segregation and traditional issues of daily prejudice; however, it also marked the beginning of a constitutional move to demand free-men's rights equal to those of white men. The paper relates that the black codes, which eventually were named the Jim Crow Laws, allowed for officially sanctioned freedoms as well as restrictions that created legal segregation on many levels all over the South and reinforced those that already existed in the North.
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"From these movements local Southern activists emerged, like Fannie Lou Hammer, who spent the majority of her life fighting one campaign after another for local equality. The changes in the movement, demonstrated a concerted effort by national activists to include the voice of the people in the fight. The effort was successful in many ways because it helped create a system of people who were willing to endure countless personal and often violent attacks but who knew the local community and could create grassroots support for change."
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Post-Civil War Politics, 2005.
A look at the Democratic and Republican parties after the American Civil War and during Reconstruction.
857 words (approx. 3.4 pages), 2 sources, MLA, $ 30.95
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The impact of the Civil War and Reconstruction era upon the Democratic Party was one that seemed would never be forgotten as the politics of this party suffered an adverse effect due to the decisions made in view of the Civil War and the side which this party choose to support. This paper explains that the Democratic Convention suffered a party split in 1860 due to differences on territorial rights of new states and the choice, or lack of choice, concerning the issues of slavery. It also discusses how the panic of 1893 resulted in a split of the Democratic Party and the newly formed image of each party. This paper demonstrates the political shifts, as well as national shifts from industrialism in the 1880s to reform at the beginning of the 20th century, and finally, on the threshold of the era of the World Wars as the election of 1912 took place.
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"Politics were in a stage of ?hyper? activity during the last couple of decades of the 1800?s and the first decade of the 1900?s. The Republican and Democratic parties split only to reframe and then split again only to re-emerge. President Ulysses Grant a Republic, won the Presidential Election of 1868 however his projection of harsh policies toward the Reconstruction South was viewed as a ?radical? rule due to ?corruption and misrule in the South? resulted in a party split and forming of the Liberal Republican Party. The Liberals, as did the Radicals, supported emancipation, the 13th, 14th, and 15th Amendments, as well as preservation of the Union."
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The Nature of post-Civil War Reconstruction in the US, 1999.
A look at the problems engendered by the various reconstructions schemes after the American Civil War.
1,323 words (approx. 5.3 pages), 8 sources, $ 44.95
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"The inherent sectional conflict in America between the North and the South realized itself in the Civil War. With the north's eventual victory, the problem of how to restore the South to the union became a major controversy, and the method of reconstruction decided upon was by no means faultless. Not only did reconstruction create disunion because of disagreements over various means to enact reconstruction, but Southerners were generally dissatisfied. Further, the emancipated slaves were still in a poor condition. Some were essentially still slaves, despite programs to ameliorate their suffering. Overall, reconstruction, though its goals were well-intentioned, created the very type of sectional discord which it sought to eliminate. "
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Pre-Civil War Discrimination, 2008.
A look at the discrimination against Catholics and freed African-Americans pre- Civil War.
1,393 words (approx. 5.6 pages), 4 sources, APA, $ 46.95
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This paper examines how, in the years prior to the American Civil War, the general absence in the US of federal regulations and laws pertaining to discrimination against immigrants made it possible for entire groups to be subjected to extreme prejudice and bigotry, both of which were based upon xenophobia. In particular, the paper discuses how, out of all the various ethnic/religious groups which experienced discrimination in America, Roman Catholics and in particular the Irish (most of whom were Catholic) were among the first Europeans to be subjected to prejudice and ill treatment and to face a myriad of problems related to civil and religious rights in pre-Civil War America. It compares the Catholics to the then freed ex-slaves and the prejudices they experienced.
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"Overall, the prejudice and discrimination directed toward the Irish and the Roman Catholic faith had much to do with Irish Catholics, fleeing the horrendous years of the Potato Famine in Ireland in the early 1840's, bringing with them to America "a celibate clergy which struck native-born Americans as extremely strange, thus reawakening old religious hatreds and prejudices" against the Irish. However, in some ways, the Irish when it comes to discrimination were worse off than freed ex-slaves, often referred to as freedman, who "knew their place in white American society" and did not attempt to change the status quo by rioting, protesting or by forming organizations in favor of Irish workers and laborers (Donnelly, 2003, p. 162)."
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Civil Liberties Post September 11th, 2007.
An analysis of the changes in civil liberties of American citizens and non-citizens post the September 11, 2001 terror attacks.
1,950 words (approx. 7.8 pages), 4 sources, MLA, $ 62.95
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This paper discusses threats to civil liberties in the United States following the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001. The paper explains that these threats fall into three broad categories: secrecy, erosion of checks and balances, and circumventing long-standing personal privacy protections. The paper discusses the reasons for these changes and how they are affecting American citizens.
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Introduction
Secrecy
Erosion of Basic Checks and Balances
Privacy
Conclusion
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"The last major threat to civil liberties, since the advent of September 11th, is the reduction of privacy in America. Privacy is one of the most valued of civil liberties for Americans. When asked if they'd be willing to allow the monitoring of telephone and e-mail conversations as a means of increasing national security against terrorism, only 34 percent of respondents were willing to give up this civil liberty (Davis & Silver). The ACLU clearly points out that the blurring of the lines between traditional separation of criminal investigation and intelligence gathering has seriously eroded the public's right to privacy. This is a backwards leap from the progress the country has made over the last four to five decades, when the FBI used programs such as COINTELPRO to harass civil rights leaders and anti-war groups ("Threats to Civil Liberties")."
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The Legal and Civil Litigation Process for Discrimination, 2007.
An analysis of the legal and civil litigation process for discrimination complaints.
1,094 words (approx. 4.4 pages), 2 sources, MLA, $ 38.95
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This paper explains the discrimination complaint and civil litigation process. The paper furthermore details how the complaint begins with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) and proceeds through the civil litigation process from the state level up to the United States Supreme Court. The paper details and discusses each level of complaint.
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The Discrimination Complaint
Progression of Employment Discrimination Complaints
The Civil Litigation Process
Conclusion
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"The single most important U.S. legislation affecting employment law is Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Bennett-Alexander et al, 2003 p.1). The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) is the lead government agency for processing complaints associated with employment discrimination. This paper describes the process for filing a discrimination complaint and the civil litigation process."
"Under Title VII, an employer can not discriminate on the basis of religion, gender, race, color or national origin. Discrimination, as described in Title VII prohibits employers, labor and management committees and unions from discriminatory practices affecting the hiring, firing, discipline, training, classification, compensation and benefits of individuals."
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Habeas Corpus - Civil Liberty or Civil Right, 2008.
An analysis of civil liberties and civil rights and which of them applies to habeas corpus.
3,137 words (approx. 12.5 pages), 15 sources, APA, $ 91.95
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This paper explores the origins and history of habeas corpus, from its roots that predate the Magna Carta through to the present day, where it is being employed to the benefit of hundreds that wrongly languish in prison. The paper also explains the distinction between civil right and civil liberty and discusses which applies to habeas corpus. Lastly, the paper looks at the historic ups and downs of habeas corpus and discusses its unique place in the Constitution, separate from provisions contained in the Bill of Rights.
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"Rights and liberties need to be at their strongest when public support is at its weakest. Civil rights are decreed by law, civil liberties are God given, and the actions of legislatures are inevitably governed by the politics of the time. Habeas corpus is a civil liberty included among the "self evident truths" of the Declaration of Independence, and alone one of the civil liberties that can be suspended by acts of the government during times of crisis. The president judged by history as one of the best, sought to suspend these liberties in time of extreme crisis in the nation's young history. It was circumvented to increase support during a world war, to intern "dangerous" citizens during another, and to grant due process rights to perpetrators of the war for the new millennium. It is now freeing hundred of wrongly convicted people of a crime. The future of habeas corpus is uncertain in the short term, but solid in the future as all inalienable rights bestowed upon the common man by his creator."
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Discrimination On Campus: The U.S. Code, Universities and Civil Rights, 1995.
Examines the protections against discrimination available to both public and private university employees. Title VII, Title IX, the Equal Pay Act, and the Civil Rights Acts of 1870, 1871 and 1991 are discussed.
2,025 words (approx. 8.1 pages), 2 sources, $ 71.95
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"Discrimination takes place in all walks of life and in all sorts of workplace situations, and laws have been passed to deal with many of these and the issues they raise. Colleges and universities face the problem of discrimination, and faculty members may be subject to various forms of discrimination, whether racially or gender-based, Thus, these institutions have sought protection with laws and regulations governing how faculty is hired, when it can be fired, how it is promoted, and how it can be protected from discrimination from superiors. The situation may differ between public institutions and private ones, but laws have been passed to address the issue of discrimination for both types of college and university.
The primary legal basis for anti-discrimination efforts in employment is Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and ..."
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Post-Modernism, Post-War Critical Theory and Marxism, 2003.
A comparative analysis of post-modernist theories with post-war critical theory.
3,148 words (approx. 12.6 pages), 12 sources, MLA, $ 91.95
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This paper embarks on an examination of the work of post-war critical theorists Adorno, Horkheimer and Marcuse who capture the dominant themes of post-war Critical Theory well. It proceeds to show how many parallels are evident between post-war Critical Theory and the more recently formulated postmodernist theories. An examination of postmodernist theories then ensues, taking as exemplars the work of Baudrillard, Jameson and Harvey. It concludes by arguing that postmodernist theories do indeed revisit the critique of modern culture, which post-war Critical Theory began and they do so without the political commitment to Marxism. An explanation for this follows, discussing the events which ?shattered a whole generation of French intellectual?s beliefs in the moral supremacy of Marxism? and sheds light on the climate which ultimately paved way for the emergence of postmodernism.
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"Advertising encourages individuals to view themselves primarily as consumers, and under the guise of entertainment, audiences are manipulated into accepting and conforming to existing society. Kellner captures this sentiment well claiming ?advertising progressively fuses in style and technique with the entertainment of the culture industry, which in turn can be read as a series of advertisements for existing society and the established way of life? (1989:33). The culture industry is designed to discourage individuals from challenging the given order, to think critically and indeed, think for themselves. ?The need, which might resist control, has already been suppressed by the control of individual consciousness? (1995: 121). Adorno and Horkheimer show how the products of the culture industry are similar to those produced in a factory, sharing their belief that ?under monopoly all mass culture is identical?. (1995: 121)."
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Labor Market Discrimination, 2002.
This paper discusses various types of discrimination in the labor market, especially discrimination against women.
2,810 words (approx. 11.2 pages), 11 sources, MLA, $ 83.95
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This paper defines discrimination as an insidious factor, which prevents one or more individuals from getting the same treatment, remuneration, and opportunities that others who belong to the same category, with the same qualifications, the same abilities and capabilities get from a business enterprise, whether private or government-owned. The author points out that, in corporate discussions, men have a tendency to interrupt women and to decide on the agenda more than women interrupt men or decide on discussion topics; women?s interruptions are seen as violations of norms of subservient behavior; whereas, men?s interruptions are encouraged. The paper relates that gender discrimination is illegal according to the Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended, which covers employers with 15 or more full-time or part-time employers and prohibits discrimination in hiring, firing and other conditions of employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex or national origin.
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Introduction: Types of Discrimination in the Labor Market
Wage Discrimination
Occupational Discrimination
Human Capital Discrimination
Case Study: Discrimination Cases Against Wal-Mart
Gender Discrimination - Definition
How Gender Bias Influences the Wages of Women
Wage Disparity
Illegality of Pay Discrimination
Economic Disparities by Gender, Race, and Ethnicity
Women?s Working Conditions
Glass Ceiling
Sexual harassment
Impact of Gender Discrimination ? Gender and Production Possibilities
Solutions:
Government Acts ? Civil Rights Acts Affirmative Action
Conclusion
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"Wal-Mart, the biggest supermarket in the United States has had its fair share of lawsuits involving racial discrimination, sexual harassment, age discrimination and other employment problems. The costliest is a class suit, which, if won by the accusers, could result in Wal-Mart paying hundreds of millions of dollars in damages to some 700,000 women workers. The women hope to be able to ?shatter the largest glass ceiling, at Wal-Mart,? dismantle procedures and practices and allow women workers better options at work."
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Racial Discrimination, 2005.
This paper is a literature review of racial discrimination in the history of the U.S., mainly against blacks, and the laws introduced to eliminate such discrimination.
3,875 words (approx. 15.5 pages), 10 sources, MLA, $ 105.95
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This paper commences the history of racial discrimination laws with the Civil Rights Act of 1866, which outlawed discriminatory practices against blacks; post Civil-War legislatures desired the unification of the country and attempted to reconcile the living conditions for Black Freedmen. The author pointed out that the New Deal was important because it created a social accountability system, which had not existed and eliminated some of the social, political and economic problems, although the exclusionary zoning of this period proliferated the idea of segregation. The paper relates that the Civil Rights Movement and the Brown decision were pivotal because they set a precedence for the equal treatment of blacks at public facilities.
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Literature Review
Civil Rights Act of 1866
Racial Zoning Laws
The New Deal and Federal Government Discriminatory Housing Polices
Federal Policy after WWII
Events Leading to the Passage of the Civil Rights Act of 1968
Review of Key Debates and Lessons Learned
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"Paulson goes on to state that the presidential vetoes and the overall message sent by President Johnson persuaded republicans that a constitutional amendment would be the only way to ensure the civil rights of White Unionists and Black freedmen living in the South. Furthermore, they thought the amendment was necessary to avoid a future Democratic-controlled Congress from abolishing the Civil Rights Act or other important wartime legislation. The result of these efforts was the fourteenth amendment, which the author describes as complex, disingenuous and using ambiguous language."
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Situational Discrimination, 2006.
This paper examines the topic of situational discrimination, which has come to the forefront post September 11, as well as a case study on this particular subject.
2,320 words (approx. 9.3 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 71.95
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This paper presents the case study of Nadia Bara, a Middle Eastern Muslim high school student residing in the U.S. This case study was conducted during the post-9/11 period, at a time when America was at war against a particular religious faction - Middle Eastern Muslims. This paper discusses the situational discrimination faced by Bara in school and in her community after September 11, when most Americans viewed Muslims as the enemy. The writer contends that the results of this case study proved that individuals like Nadia and other Muslims have been the victims of a cultural racism and subversive bigotry that can be directly linked to several factors including the media and the film industry. The writer also details why situational discrimination continues to be so commonplace in America.
Table of Contents
Introduction
Overview
Analysis
A Discussion of Any Questions That From This Case Study
Scholarly Work to Substantiate Your Analysis
Conclusion
My Understanding of the Case Study
References
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"America has long practiced situational discrimination. "The Gulf War intensified anti-Arab hostility in the United States. Before the invasion of Kuwait in 1990, ADC had recorded five anti-Arab hate crimes for the year. Immediately after the invasion, from August 2 1990 until February 2, 1991, ADC recorded 86 incidents." When Americans come under fire, they often turn to racial profiling, discrimination and isolationism as solutions for security and to resolve inherent fears. Ironically, as the case shows, Nadia never really felt different as much as she did after the terrorist attacks. But others have gone through this before. Consider the Japanese Americans, German and Italian American during WWII. Each of these groups or cultures was ostracized by former friends and neighbors. "After a few days, Sugo Ikeda saw clear similarities between Tuesday's terrorist attacks and the aftermath of Pearl Harbor nearly 60 years ago."
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Discrimination in the Workplace, 2006.
This in-depth paper analyzes the issue of discrimination in the workplace, while supplying a comprehensive evaluation to key issues relevant to this topic.
3,067 words (approx. 12.3 pages), 7 sources, MLA, $ 89.95
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The writer of this well-researched paper contends and explains why discrimination in the workforce is a growing problem that has affected thousands of organizations, large and small operating in today's global marketplace. This paper defines discrimination in the workplace as any type of behavior, action, belief, value or attitude that impacts another individual in a negative manner, that is based on one's racial identity, gender, sex, disability status, age or some other personal factor. This paper cites the many laws and acts that have been enacted to protect individuals from various forms discrimination. The most basic law that protects employees from discrimination on the job is Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, which prohibits job discrimination on the basis of race, skin color, age, gender, religious belief or national origin. The paper also details the impact of affirmative action in the workplace. Depending on the organization, affirmative action is necessary in an environment where one population or subgroup of people has been continually underrepresented or disadvantaged. This paper analyzes the impact these laws have on human resource departments. Human resource departments have an obligation under the law to inform all employees of their legal rights relating to discrimination in the workplace.
Table of Contents:
Introduction
Discrimination
Discrimination Laws
Affirmative Action in the Workplace
Human Resources and Discrimination
Conclusions/Recommendations
References
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"Affirmative action may be necessary in an employment environment where one population or subgroup of people has been continually underrepresented or disadvantaged. It truly depends on the organization. It can be a means of protecting certain classes or groups of people and ensuring that everyone in the workplace is afforded the same access to employment and the same employment opportunities. It is not designed to be a form of reverse discrimination. There is adequate evidence suggesting that discrimination still exists in the workplace. Until discrimination is completely abolished and is no longer an issue, a need for affirmative action programs and other programs geared toward eliminating inequities continues."
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Discrimination in the Modern Workplace, 2001.
This paper takes a look at the issue of discrimination of employees in a workplace. It defines what discrimination is and examines different forms of discrimination.
1,400 words (approx. 5.6 pages), 7 sources, MLA, $ 46.95
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The writer of this paper addresses this sensitive issue which has come to light more due to the globalization of many companies. The paper examines different forms of discrimination such as race, sex, national origin, religion, age and disability. It also looks at manners in which one can be discriminated against.
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"With the 21st century workplace ahead of us and a country full of diversity surrounding us, the changing ethnic, racial, age, and gender composition of the workforce will become more evident in the years to come. This modern workplace will bring in a group of diverse employees to accompany tighter labor markets and changing worker demographics. These changes in the modern workplace will have important implications for employers across the country. ?High skills and knowledge are important to American firms competing in a global economy.? (Dresser, 1996) As always, the best measure of a employee or potential employee is skills and knowledge. But we all know that it doesn?t always work that way. And, while the U.S. workforce as a whole has a higher educational level than ever, some problems evolving in the modern workplace are clear; discrimination is part of the problem. All the greater knowledge and skills level the United States is welcoming is coming to employers in all new packages."
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