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Understanding Race Issues, 2006.
This paper explores racial issues in relation to the action genre of martial arts film, focusing on Bruce Lee's "Enter the Dragon."
1,125 words (approx. 4.5 pages), 4 sources, $ 44.95
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The paper examines "Enter the Dragon" that reflects Bruce Lee's innovation in fighting style and racial points of view in the filmmaking process. This film does provide some poor racial stereotypes of Asian actors, but certainly the alliance between Clouse and Lee helped to forge a greater respect for martial fighting and Asian cultural values in general. The paper points out that Lee accomplished this film not only to expand the frontiers of martial arts, but also make the world realize that they are part of a universal family.
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"The aim of this film study will be to examine the role of race issues in the action genre of martial arts cinema. By studying the way that race is portrayed in the film: "Enter the Dragon" (1973), one can realize the Asian stereotypes that are exhibited through Robert Clouse's directorship. However, Bruce Lee helped to transform the Asian martial film into a more international phenomenon, bringing forth a greater multicultural race integration on top of this burgeoning Asian sub-genre. In essence, Bruce Lee in "Enter the Dragon" offers a difficult, yet intriguing perspective on race relations between the east and the west in Asian martial arts film. The action genre has been a stable and enduring part of modern cinema."
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Race - a Social Issue, 2002.
This paper sheds light on the pervasive social issue of race and shows how society contributes to racial segregation and discrimination.
1,970 words (approx. 7.9 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 62.95
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While some people are of the view that race is purely a biological phenomenon, the truth however, is that race is turned into a burning social problem because of the attitude of the society towards colored people. In other words, it is the flawed social thinking that results in intense social segregation. This paper explores the social issue of race and shows how society contributes to racial segregation and discrimination. The paper uses as examples writers Richard Wright (author of "Native Son") and Anne Moody (author of "Coming of Age in Mississippi) to show how the social thinking which contributed to racial segregation in their lives pushed them to write.
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"Moody, through her various experiences and observations as a black person, reached some interesting conclusions on her race and its place in the society. The reason why she felt that race was essentially determined by the attitude of the society towards colored people was because she too had noticed the difference in the thinking of blacks who had lived in the South and those who were living in the North. Since racial segregation was mainly a pervasive social problem in the South, blacks living in the North were blissfully unaware of discrimination that their brothers had to encounter in the South. This made Moody understand that race had a lot to be with social thinking of others around, the sheer difference in the attitude of blacks living in the South and those living in the North could reveal the truth about role of society in this issue."
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Understanding Racial Issues in Children's Literature, 2006.
A children's literature study that analyzes the various aspects of race issues in relation to children's books.
900 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 1 source, $ 35.95
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This paper makes the contention that the facts on cultural diversity in American children's literature belie a terrible misrepresentation of minorities in the small number of books written about them. The larger Caucasian society of authors, as well as minority authors, must be responsible to bring forth a true democratic social responsibility in not ignoring other cultures in this type of literature. Although there should be a greater emphasis on publishing more African-American or Hispanic children's literature, the issue of cross-cultural mixing should be the priority of both sides of this argument.
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"By identifying aspects of minority culture in American society, one can realize how these books can help create racial diversity in a white hegemonic society. In essence, by understanding the problem with diversity in current children's literature, there should be a greater effort for authors and teachers to include other races and creeds in their creative writing projects and literature choices. The problem with racial diversity in children's literature is one that needs to be looked at with a rational point of view."
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"Finding the Way Home Through Issues of Gender, Race and Class", 2002.
A review of May Yee's "Finding the Way Home Through Issues of Gender, Race and Class" through the eyes of a Chinese immigrant.
1,400 words (approx. 5.6 pages), 2 sources, $ 53.95
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This essay evaluates Yee's paper from the perspective of a Chinese female student who has immigrated to Canada. This review of Yee's article states, "Yee's paper will prove of interest to various readers interested in women's issues, the experience of Chinese newcomers in Canada at a particular time. As a contribution to feminist perspectives, the paper is most helpful in fully explaining the sense of difference that is felt by some Chinese women and, of course, in its most interesting comparisons between the Chinese countryside as visited by Yee in young adulthood, and the very different reality of the Toronto that has been home to her for most of her life."
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"Race and Mixed Race", 2002.
An examination Ranier Spencer's "Race and Mixed Race" which denies the concept of race.
900 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 1 source, $ 35.95
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This essay reviews Ranier Spencer's essay on "Race and Mixed Race." Spencer argues that there is actually no such thing as race, since so many identities and racial mixtures exist within each person. The essay argues that Spencer makes a legitimate point, but that his contention ultimately ignores what can actually be done about racism.
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Political Race Relations, 2007.
This paper compares antebellum race political issues in the US with
contemporary race political problems.
1,110 words (approx. 4.4 pages), 9 sources, APA, $ 38.95
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This paper explains that race political issues, between pre-Civil War times in the US and now, have become even more exacerbated and divisive and have left the country even more splintered, with one group pitted against another. The author points out that one key difference between then and now is that the antebellum racial discordance focused mainly on "black versus white"; whereas, today there are more minority groups. The paper relates that the roots of the many lingering challenges African-Americans face today can be traced not only to the original wording of the United States Constitution but also to early, strictly enforced laws against literacy for slaves and to historical disagreements among leading black educators themselves.
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"In the 1850's, Justice Roger B. Taney of the United States Supreme Court, in his celebrated Dred Scott decision, argued that the foundation of the American state had not included the Negro as a participating element, or as beneficiary of its privileges . Justice Taney's argument was in essence overruled by the events of the Civil War itself; since then blacks have been considered, legally and morally at least, equal American citizens. However, educational equality for blacks, due in part, perhaps, to the subjective, often subtle, even unconscious nature of racial discrimination itself ..."
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The Continuing Role of Race in Capital Cases, 2005.
A discussion of race issues and how they have corrupted the administration of the death penalty in the U.S. Judicial System.
3,884 words (approx. 15.5 pages), 9 sources, MLA, $ 106.95
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This paper discusses the role of race in capital cases in the U.S.A by briefly examining the historical background, and then analyzing the relevant Supreme Court decisions that have affected or that reflect the issue. It also breaks the race issue into basic components, using statistical evidence and scholarly opinions to examine the ways in which race has been unfairly applied in racially charged decisions in capital death cases.
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Introduction
Background
Historical Precedents: Significant Supreme Court Decisions
The Race of the Victim
Poverty, Race, and Legal Representation
Poor Legal Representation: Two Examples
Margins of Error: "A Broken System"
Discussion of Findings
Conclusion
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"The advent of globalization has brought a great many advances to contemporary society. In that light, the continued existence of capital punishment would seem to be an anachronism, especially in the United States. Although some would describe the U.S. as the wealthiest and most powerful country in the world, its persistence in clinging to an archaic system of punishment would seem to contradict this. A majority of countries have done away with the death penalty. However, the United States continues to practice it, making it one of the minority of countries that still do. According to Amnesty International, "in an increasingly abolitionist world, the USA's use of the death penalty does immense damage to its international image" (2003)."
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Racial Issues, 2006.
A discussion on racial issues in the community of Pittsburgh City, Pennsylvania.
1,666 words (approx. 6.7 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 54.95
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The writer examines racial issues in her hometown of Pittsburgh City, Pennsylvania. The writer is married and works at a local school while studying online. The paper discusses examples of racial communities in the city, such as the Jewish-American, African-American, Irish- American, Italian-American, German-American and Eastern European communities. The writer has experienced no racial tension or incidents that she is aware of. The paper concludes that, despite its immigration history, political issues, educational issues, community leaders and the various media, Pittsburgh has not been confronted with major issues on race relations and discrimination.
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"The various media have proliferated in Pittsburgh without discrimination and bias towards race. Pittsburgh is the home of the world's first commercial radio station, the first non-commercial television station, the first "networked" television station, and "mid-western" newspaper (Wikipedia 2006). It is one of the few middle-sized metropolitan areas in the US with two major daily newspapers, the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette and the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review, and which both have received Pulitzer Prizes and have produced investigative news stories on a national scale."
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Controversial Issues, 2005.
This paper examines "Taking Sides: Clashing Views on Controversial Issues in Mass Media and Society."
900 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 1 source, $ 35.95
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This paper reviews the work by Alison Alexander and Jarice Hanson entitled "Taking Sides: Clashing Views on Controversial Issues in Mass Media and Society." The review states that the book does show a good balance between politically divisive and philosophical issues, while looking at some of the more divisive issues, such as race, television violence and liberal bias in the media.
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"Television. Racism. Body Image. Partisan bias in the news media. The tobacco industry. Victims of sexual assault. This reads like a laundry list of problems with which our society not only deals on a daily basis, but even seems to enjoy dealing with, mulling over, flaunting and sensationalizing. Alison Alexander and Jarice Hanson's casebook, "Taking Sides: Clashing Views on Controversial Issues in Mass Media and Society" is a collection of articles, editorials and case studies on these and other hot button issues regarding the omnipresent and ever-powerful hold that the media has on society. This essay will review Alexander and Hanson's work, pointing out some of the stronger cases made and some of the more interesting issues that are presented."
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Race and Gender Challenges, 2005.
This paper offers a generational analysis of social conditions during the Industrial Era, that studies the relevant race and gender issues.
675 words (approx. 2.7 pages), 1 source, $ 26.95
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This three page undergraduate paper examines societal conditions from the perspective of a Black woman. The writer conducts this analysis as though an urban Black American woman living during the Industrial Era. This provides the writer with a greater appreciation for present-day freedoms, for nearly all of them were unavailable to Black women at that time. The writer would have lived under segregation, would have had no right to vote and would have had no minimum wage protection, if in fact holding a job.
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"Imagining myself as an urban Black American woman living during the Industrial Era provided me with a greater appreciation for my present-day freedoms, for nearly all of them were unavailable to Black women at that time. I would have lived under segregation, I would have had no right to vote, and I would have had no minimum wage protection, if in fact I even had a job. As Franklin and Moss (2000) note, many other advantages would also have been unavailable to me then, such as primary, secondary, and higher education opportunities, college loans, and affirmative action programs."
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Understanding Contemporary Asian-Americans, 2001.
This paper is an analysis of the book "Magical Urbanism", the film "Who Killed Vincent Chin" and the film "The New China Town".
930 words (approx. 3.7 pages), 3 sources, APA, $ 33.95
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This paper analyzes the book "Magical Urbanism", the film "Who Killed Vincent Chin" and the film "The new China Town" and shows a number of ways of understanding the constructs of race and ethnicity as they apply to contemporary America, especially as in regards to different Asian-American groups. The paper examines some of the analytical concepts explored in these works along with some of the ethnographic material that the authors and filmmakers use in support of their arguments.
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"Taken together, Davis and De la Campa?s book Magical Urbanism, Tajima and Choy?s film ?Who Killed Vincent Chin?? and Peter Kwong?s ?The New China Town? present us with a number of ways of understanding the constructs of race and ethnicity as they apply to contemporary America, especially as in regards to different Asian-American groups. This paper examines some of the analytical concepts explored in these works along with some of the ethnographic material that the authors and filmmakers use in support of their arguments."
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Racial Issues in "Glory", 2007.
An analysis of racial prejudice in the film "Glory".
1,424 words (approx. 5.7 pages), 6 sources, MLA, $ 47.95
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The purpose of this paper is to introduce, discuss, and analyze the film "Glory" directed by Edward Zwick. Specifically, it discusses the ideological message of the film using formalist analysis supported by research on the film and its filmmaker. The writer proposes that race seems to be the only issue in Edward Zwick's classic film "Glory". The paper examines the film's depiction of the racial tension that exists in the army unit, in the other fighting units, and in the nation as a whole. The paper concludes that the film graphically illustrates those tensions for the viewer, and indicates a country torn not only by war, but also by racial prejudice and stereotypes.
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"Many scenes throughout the film indicate the tensions between blacks and whites. It is quite clear not only the Confederates hate blacks. Many of the white soldiers and officers also dislike the African Americans, and do not want to work with them. Colonel Robert Gould Shaw, played by Matthew Broderick, has to convince his friend to lead the regiment with him, and there are scenes of the black soldiers marching through Boston to the jeers of the crowds and other soldiers. One graphic scene during the men's training shows how the Irish Sergeant Major holds the new recruits in contempt. He calls them monkeys and animals, and treats them just the same. He is vulgar and prejudiced, and it takes a reprimand from Shaw to calm him just a little. Much of the U.S. population at the time held the same ideas as the Sergeant Major, and so, simply because of their race, blacks were seen as not trainable, animalistic, and dimwitted."
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"Understanding by Design", 2006.
This paper discusses the pedagogical 'Backward Design' model based on Grant Wiggins and Jay McTighe's "Understanding by Design".
2,555 words (approx. 10.2 pages), 10 sources, APA, $ 77.95
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This paper explains that "Understanding by Design" (UbD), developed by Grant Wiggins and Jay Mc Tighe, is an academic framework for designing curriculum units, performance assessments and instruction, which advances a deeper and better understanding among the learners by beginning with the end goals in mind. The author points out that the 'Backward Design' model, which is an outcome of the concept of "Understanding by Design", centers on the idea that the learning process should commence after having identified the desired results and then works backwards to evolve most suitable methodology instead of adopting a routine approach of learning. The paper states that the advantages of this model are that it (1) helps design instruction that promotes understanding and student engagement, (2) provides design tools and templates in addition to the design standards and (3) enables "results" orientation, which focuses on assessment first and relevant instructional activities last.
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Understanding by Design - The Backward Design
Stage 1. Identify Desired Results.
Stage 2. Determine What Constitutes Acceptable Evidence of Competency in the Outcomes and Results (Assessment)
Stage 3. Plan Learning Experience and Instruction.
Pros and Cons of the Model
Recommendations
The Unit or Course Design
The Teacher
The Learner
The Classroom Environment
Conclusion
Table 1. Big Idea in the Backward Design Approach
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"The learners or the students are another important component of this design and should therefore be able to describe the goals and performance requirements of the unit or course. In addition, the learners should be able to explain what they are doing and why. It is recommended that the learners should be engaged in activities that help them to learn the big ideas and answer the essential questions. These activities should also promote explanation, interpretation, application, perspective taking, empathy, and self-assessment. The students should avail all opportunities that are provided to them to demonstrate what they are learning. The students should also be involved in self- or peer-assessment based on established criteria and performance standards."
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Cultural Sociology's Contribution to Understanding Religion, 2000.
Looks at the contribution to the understanding of religion in the era of globalisation, and Islamic fundamentalism that cultural sociology has had.
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This essay critically assesses the contribution of cultural sociology to the understanding of religion. It does this by first examining and summarizing how three "classical sociological theorists" (i.e.: Weber, Durkheim and Marx) see the nature of religion as a cultural form. It then looks at various recent theories of religion under globalization. The author then assesses the contribution that these cultural theories give to the understanding of real religious phenomena through examining whether they can help in an understanding of Islamic fundamentalism in general, and the rise of Islamic fundamentalism in Algeria specifically. The paper includes extensive use of quotes from the three theorists.
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"In fact, according to Giddens, Marx believed that religion is the "opium of the people" (Giddens, 1996, p464). In other words, Marx believed that religion defers happiness and rewards to the afterlife, teaching the acceptance of existing conditions in this life. This means that attention is diverted away from inequalities and injustices in this life by promising a better future in the Afterlife. In addition to this, Budd believes that Marx thought religion not only reflected the suffering of the working class, but offered a "fantasy escape" from that suffering (Budd, 1973). Marx believed that religion had a very powerful ideological element, and that religious beliefs and values often provide justifications of inequalities of wealth and power (Giddens, 1996). He further claims that religion often has ideological implications which serve to justify the interests of the ruling class at the expense of other subordinate classes (Giddens, 1996)."
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The Development and Understanding of Human Knowledge, 2002.
A look at the theme of developing an understanding of human knowledge in novels by authors John Gardner and Kurt Vonnegut.
1,401 words (approx. 5.6 pages), 2 sources, MLA, $ 46.95
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The paper shows that in the novels "Grendel" by John Gardner and "Cat?s Cradle" by Kurt Vonnegut, the characters are similar in that they both are on a journey in a bid to understand human knowledge. The paper discusses Grendel, the monster's sources of information on human knowledge, the development of this knowledge in the form of understanding concepts such as beauty, as well as the way he uses this knowledge. The paper then discusses the protagonist in "Cat's Cradle" whose main search for knowledge entails writing a book about the day when the atomic bomb was dropped on Hiroshima.
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"Thus, Vonnegut raises a valid point about human knowledge in the twentieth century. The ever-increasing pace of scientific development as well as industrialization brought an explosive element to the already existing conflicts of religion, class and international entities. While it is true that such advances have brought a better standard of living to many, there is also the frightening component of increased human suffering.
Thus, through the person of Felix and his children, Vonengut condemns the scientific community that discovered antibiotics, but that also brought about destruction through the atomic bomb, nerve gas, automatic firearms, and other extremely efficient ways of destroying human lives. Thus, through a fictional search of knowledge, the reader is shown a knowledge of human reality that is chilling to contemplate."
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