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The Process of Systemic Discrimination in Society, 2002.
Explains how sexism is a form of discrimination just as are racism and classism.
1,650 words (approx. 6.6 pages), 6 sources, $ 62.95
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This essay discusses how one of the categories of "identity" through which people are discriminated against in society is sexism. This form of discrimination involves judging people according to their gender. This is similar to racism and classism since it is a form of discrimination.
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Perpetuating Systemic Discrimination, 2004.
Discusses how sentencing of criminal offenders acts as a means of social control and furthers systematic discrimination and inequality.
3,544 words (approx. 14.2 pages), 11 sources, MLA, $ 99.95
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This paper examines how the criminal justice system is a means of social control, as it influences the views that society holds and the actions that are acceptable within it. It can therefore be deduced that particular aspects of the criminal justice system have the same type of social control. It discusses a particular aspect of this type: The sentencing of criminal offenders, which perpetuates systemic discrimination. The main points of the paper examine the various ways that inequality occurs among socio-economic classes, races and genders through sentencing and how these inequalities create control within a society.
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"One aspect of how sentencing within the Criminal Justice System is a means of social control is through the way it propagates inequality among socio-economic classes. "Economic conditions are thought to affect social control response directly. Greater inequality implies the presence of elites who are motivated and able to use legal mechanisms of social control to maintain their privileged position" (Jacobs). When there is a prominent distinction between classes distributed into upper, middle and lower classes with several combinations of any successive two, than more strict punishments are prescribed through sentencing, as those classes that consider themselves to be the elite want to remain in that position, and believe that through stricter punishment of offenders, they can posses that control over society and keep their rein."
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The ACH Payment Processing System, 2006.
A paper looking at the Automated Clearing House system (ACH), used by the Federal Reserve Banking System to move money to and from various clearing houses.
2,378 words (approx. 9.5 pages), 6 sources, MLA, $ 72.95
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The paper explains what is meant by ACH System, how it works, its advantages and disadvantages. The paper also discusses how the U.S. Payment System has been affected by the new ACH System. Further, the paper includes a discussion about the past, the present, and the future of the U.S. Payment System.
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"If the same customer were to authorize an electronic debit to their account, then the transfer of the funds would be carried out electronically, and this is what is known as the Automated Clearing House or the ACH transfer. However, whatever may be the innate advantages, there are a few things to be remembered at the outset, and these are: the money would not be transferred immediately; rather the transaction would proceed as if the customer did indeed have a valid physical account with the necessary funds available in his account, and it may take up to two or three days, and four at the most, to obtain information that the transaction has been accomplished. Secondly, there is no guarantee that the money is paid; and this can be quite risky when dealing with strangers or in cases where payment is expected immediately."
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Gathering Systems Requirements Process, 2006.
A review of the gathering systems requirements process in relation to the system development life cycle (SDLC) in business.
2,079 words (approx. 8.3 pages), 6 sources, MLA, $ 65.95
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This paper provides a thorough overview of the gathering systems requirements process in relation to the overall systems development process. The paper includes an analysis of the two basic types of system requirements, both technical and business related. The paper also provides an overview of both the technical and business-related unmet needs of external and internal customers.
Outline:
Executive Summary
Overview of the Gathering Systems Requirements Process
Why the Gathering Systems Requirements Phase Is Most Critical
Comparing Business Versus Technical Needs In the Context of the Gathering Systems Requirements Phase
Methodologies for Collecting User Requirements
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"Requirements Specification, Validation and Management is also critical in the Gathering System Requirements Process - This is also a very critical task in that the feasibility of the project and its vision must be rigorously and thoroughly defined into product and solution concepts that can be transformed into specific application features and solution sets. The progression of turning requirements into specifications, validating them, and managing the requirements in the context of an overall product line strategy is also very critical. The database or repository of requirements must be continually managed and updated to reflect current user and customer unmet needs, with a strong focus on how to translate them into future product directions."
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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.
Table of Contents:
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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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The Criminal Justice System, Society and Crime, 2008.
An investigation into the correlations between race and crime, as well as the discrimination that occurs when classification of crimes and its perpetrators come into account.
2,840 words (approx. 11.4 pages), 11 sources, APA, $ 84.95
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The paper explains and clarifies the perceptions of crime by gender and race in the belief that in crime, white males will likely fare better in the Criminal Justice system than minorities and women. The paper affirms that there is a need for further research regarding perceptions about men and women of various races regarding how they view crime by minority groups. The paper further states that there is a need to investigate why these perceptions have not been studied extensively over the past decade.
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"Other research, which has been conducted utilized a sample used for studying white-collar criminal careers. This research identified the broad range of white-collar crimes and criminals prosecuted in American federal courts. Researchers benefited form this method by, careful sampling techniques and rich data collected in their study. However, in the same token, researchers added detailed information on the number, timing, and types of other criminal events attributed to these offenders both before and after the offense that was the focus of the previous Yale study."
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Discrimination and Prejudice in Our World's Societies, 2001.
A free thought discussion of discrimination and prejudice in our world's societies and how it occurs.
1,000 words (approx. 4.0 pages), 0 sources, $ 35.95
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"It is difficult to say whether prejudice and discrimination are unavoidable. As far as I have witnessed and as far as our textbook is concerned it has always existed, whether we like to believe it or not it will probably always exist as well. Every society has its norms, from law to ritual to language, and every person within a certain society is taught to obey the norms that go along with where they live. Those who deviate from the norms that we have set for ourselves, or that our leaders have set for us, are considered to be ?weird? by society?s standards; the society is which you live is the only society which is going to matter. Those who deviate are labeled as wrong by our standards, for we punish them either through the legal system or through unfair treatment."
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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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Lymphatic System and Immune System, 2004.
This paper looks at the lymphatic system and the immune system.
1,800 words (approx. 7.2 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 63.95
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This paper looks at the lymphatic system and the immune system. It compares blood, lymph and interstitial fluid, and compares lymph nodes with the spleen. It then examines humoral and cell-mediated immunity, primary and secondary immune responses, and the role of complement.
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Database Management Systems and Information Systems, 2001.
Examines differences of both computer technologies in terms of software (IMS) & comgination of hardware & software (IM).
1,350 words (approx. 5.4 pages), 9 sources, $ 47.95
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"This research will examine distinctions between database management systems and information systems, two terms that are often used interchangeably. The plan of the research will be to set forth working definitions of the terms and then explain the differences in ways that might help organization executives understand introduction of information technology in the workplace, including precautions that should be observed in the design, engineering, installation, and management of the technology.
The term information system (IS), or information management system, refers to a computer technology-driven architecture around which use of data-processing equipment and software programs are organized. Configuration, or the method of organization, of the information system is designed to enable users..."
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Discrimination, 2003.
Examines discrimination and its effects on society today.
903 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 4 sources, MLA, $ 32.95
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This paper basically discusses different types of discrimination and how discrimination is affecting our present society and in what ways it could be reduced.
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"Discrimination is generally defined as treating one person unjustly over another according to reasons unrelated to their capability or potential. Discrimination has a variety of types and it takes place everyday. Discrimination involves making choices concerning how we treat others. Those choices can be made using genuine and appropriate information or they can be on the basis of injustice, stereotypes and partiality."
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Discrimination, 2002.
A look at the issue of discrimination in the American educational system with an empahsis on the discrimination faced by Hispanic-Americans.
1,150 words (approx. 4.6 pages), 5 sources, $ 44.95
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This paper discusses discrimination in American public and higher education, especially in regard to Hispanic-Americans. Focusing upon distinctive ethnic learning styles, the paper concludes that many Hispanic-American students suffer academic discrimination because teachers don't understand how important ethnic learning styles are to a student's success.
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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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Discrimination versus Disparity, 2006.
An analysis of examples of the differences between discrimination and disparity within the criminal justice system.
844 words (approx. 3.4 pages), 4 sources, MLA, $ 30.95
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This paper discusses the differences between disparities and discrimination within the court systems and criminal justice system as a whole. The paper defines the differences between discrimination and disparity and gives examples of how they have been used in the past in the United States. It particularly focuses on areas of race, women and juvenile justice.
Table of Contents:
Introduction
Discrimination v. Disparity: Definitions
Examples of Discrimination and Disparity
Conclusion
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"The juvenile justice area of criminal justice is another area where disparities are seen. In an adult court, preferential treatment may be given to those who have jobs in terms of how they are sentenced. (Rivera, 2006). However, the goal of sentencing in juvenile justice is geared more toward rehabilitation rather than retribution. Therefore, the opposite case may be seen here in terms of how a juvenile maybe sentenced. By this what I mean is, let's say that two juveniles have committed the exact same crime except one juvenile has a stay at home parent and the other one has a single parent who is working one or more jobs. The juvenile with the stay at home parent maybe allowed to go home because the parent has stated and demonstrated that they have the ability to monitor the juvenile. The juvenile with the working parent may not be afforded the same option because of the fact that he or she is in fact working and does not have the same ability to monitor the juvenile."
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Reverse Discrimination, 2002.
A discussion of reverse discrimination with an emphasis on how it hinders the educational process.
1,563 words (approx. 6.3 pages), 6 sources, MLA, $ 51.95
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This paper introduces the topic of reverse discrimination. Specifically, it discusses how reverse discrimination holds back our educational process, and how many experts feel it applies to so many groups in America, including Jews, Asians and whites. Reverse discrimination is the process of admitting or hiring those who have been traditionally thought of as minorities, such as blacks or Hispanics, while overlooking other candidates who may be more suited for the job or school, because of minority "quotas" or the desire to add to the minority population of a school or company. It looks at how reverse discrimination exists and for education and the workplace to truly represent all facets of the American population, it ought to end, as it often overlooks some of the most qualified for someone to simply fill a minority "opening." It shows how it can sometimes ignore the raw talent of an individual, which is as unfair to the minorities, who may feel they got the position simply because of their race, rather than their talents and abilities.
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"Clearly, colleges and universities are coming under fire for discriminating against students who are not minorities. These students, who may shine academically, are not admitted because of their skin color or lack of it, while other, less deserving students are admitted simply to add to the school's ethnic diversity. In other academic areas, students may be admitted who excel in athletics, but do not excel scholastically. Again, a student who is more academically suited may not be admitted to make way for the athlete. This is extremely unfair to deserving students who have the intelligence and test scores necessary to excel in a university setting, but do not get the chance simply because they do not fit into the university's ethnic balancing act. To counteract these problems, many states have banned the use of ethnicity or race as a qualifier when admitting students to state universities and colleges."
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