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Immigration Impacts on Women and Minorities, 2002.
This paper is a research proposal dealing the with way that immigration impacts on women and other minority groups in the domestic labor markets.
3,079 words (approx. 12.3 pages), 21 sources, MLA, $ 90.95
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The issue examined in this research is the impact of immigration on domestic labor markets in the United States. Specific interests of this research are the impacts of immigration on the employment opportunities for women and minorities. The greater part of this current research consists of a review of the literature relevant to the issue investigated. Included in this research also, however, is a proposed research design for an empirical investigation of the issue.
I. Introduction
A. Issue Examined: Effects of Immigration on Domestic Labor Markets.
B. Focus of Examination: Women and Minorities.
C. Presentation Plan.
II. Literature Review.
A. Globalization and Transnational Migration.
B. United States as a Destination Country.
III. Proposed Empirical Research.
A. Justification for Empirical Research.
B. Research Questions: 18 questions.
C. Period of Analysis: 15 years (1986 to 2000).
D. Data Type: Secondary.
E. Analytical Procedure: Regression Analysis.
IV. References.
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"In the contemporary period, more than at any time in the past, migration is a global phenomenon. In search of employment, higher wages, educational opportunities for themselves and their children, and to escape from persecution and violence, millions of people cross international borders each year. Over one hundred million people now live in a country other than that of their birth, and millions of these immigrants maintain their ethnic identities in their adopted countries (Weiner, 1996).
In industrialized societies on average, non-citizens now typically constitute more than five-percent of the population. These large and typically visible immigrant populations are a cause of concern for both governments and their citizens. These concerns lead to questions such as: Do immigrants benefit the economy, taking unwanted jobs and providing needed skills; or Do immigrants displace indigenous workers and burden public resources in their adopted countries (Weiner, 1996)?"
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Women and Minorities, 2002.
A look at the way women are treated in society - economically and socially.
650 words (approx. 2.6 pages), 2 sources, $ 26.95
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This paper discusses the unequal distribution of power, wealth, and prestige between men and women becoming an integral part of modern, urban societies. It will explain how the subordination of women and minorities has become institutionalized in society and how the power elite influence public policy and law making.
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Minority, Women and Disadvantaged Business Enterprise, 2008.
An analysis of the objectives and the pros of the minority, women and disadvantaged business enterprise (MWDBE) in the State of North Carolina.
759 words (approx. 3.0 pages), 5 sources, APA, $ 27.95
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This paper discusses the minority, women and disadvantaged business enterprise (MWDBE) in the State of North Carolina, which is focused on by the Historically Underutilized Business (HUB) office. The paper describes the goal for the state in terms of MWDBE and the objectives of the policy. The paper then looks at the pros of the public policy related to minority, women and disadvantaged businesses and how the policy can be successfully implemented.
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"This can be accomplished through dedicated workers that strive to achieve organizational goals and that have the training and skills to ensure that the public policy is beneficial to all stakeholders in Charlotte. The Partnership for Public Service of the United States believes that this is possible when the right people are recruited, who believe that the issues associated with the community are essential to the well being of all people ("Welcome", n.d.). Yet, in order to attract the right people to accomplish this task the organization must be capable of providing a working environment that supports the desire to successfully serve the public."
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Minority American Women, 2007.
This paper discuses the lives of minority American women from Chinese, Mexican and African-American backgrounds as expressed by three authors: Judy Yung, Vicki Ruiz and Jacqueline Jones.
1,570 words (approx. 6.3 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 51.95
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This paper explains that the lives and experiences of Chinese, Mexican and African-American women are similar because they all faced severe hardship, discrimination, and degrading social conditions; however, due to their ethic identities and cultural roots, their experiences are dramatically dissimilar. The author points out that Vicki Ruiz, in her book "Out of the Shadows", takes readers through the immigration eras, beginning with Spanish-speaking women moving north out of Mexico centuries before the Euro-Americans arrived and that Judy Yung, in her book "Unbound Feet", writes about the history of Chinese women coming to San Francisco in the late 1800s. The paper relates that Jacqueline Jones, in her book, "Labor of Love, Labor of Sorrow" writes about the early twentieth century when black urban women participated in boycotts against segregated public facilities and resisted racist customs.
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"But what was it like for a Mexican woman migrating into the U.S. in the early 20th Century? Ruiz writes that first of all getting across the border was challenging, particularly during the Mexican Revolution (1910-1921) when "starvation was not unknown and danger a constant companion ." Women were raped and kidnapped by soldiers and "marauders" while on their way north; it was back-breaking work once Mexicans arrived in the southwest, as many were paid twelve cents per day in the fields. Twenty-one percent of Mexican women in early 20th Century America worked in the fields."
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Minority Women Issues, 2006.
This paper discusses the importance of the article "If Low Income Women of Colour Counted in Toronto."
900 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 1 source, $ 35.95
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At first glance one might think that Punam Khosla's "If Low Income Women of Colour Counted in Toronto" is just another publication stating the screamingly obvious, that women of colour face multiple discrimination and are usually poorer than other people. However, such an attitude would play right into the hands of those who are marginalising the problems of minority women, to the point where they are in danger of being left off the page altogether. This essay places this article in a theoretical context by showing how developments in feminist theory have sidelined issues that are of concrete, practical significance for women.
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Career Development and Minority Women, 2007.
A look at the problem of career development among African-American women.
2,070 words (approx. 8.3 pages), 8 sources, APA, $ 65.95
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This paper examines how African-American women often face special problems when it comes to finding jobs that offer decent salaries, benefits and opportunities for growth and advancement. It looks at how traditional prejudices against women in the workforce combine with prejudice against African-Americans and minorities, in general. It also discusses how many of these women are less educated and less well-trained than White American women and how cultural factors, too, may enter into the equation, adding up to misunderstandings between employers and their female African-American employees.
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"The recognition that Black Women are living and working in two different cultures is of great significance both to their own efforts at success, and also to the attitudes of the majority White society toward them and their careers. White managers and employees must not treat cultural differences as disabilities, or even worse, as abhorrent factors that render success and advancement impossible for African-American women. For instance, a willingness to work very hard must not be taken as some sort of confirmation of the idea the idea that Black Women are "born" to do all of the hard work; that they are not "cut out" for the more refined intellectual and managerial responsibilities. "
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Minorities During the War, 2002.
An essay on the changing roles of minorities and women during the second world war.
3,308 words (approx. 13.2 pages), 7 sources, MLA, $ 94.95
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This paper explores how minorities and women were affected by the second world war, specifically focusing on three areas where their role was changed due to the war effort. The first is the active repression that existed for women and minorities during this time, and the barriers that existed to their participation in the war effort. The second is the way in which women and minorities were actively recruited to get involved with the war effort on the home front. Finally, the paper explores the role played by women and minorities, who served in the national dialogue and propaganda campaigns which colonized so much of the thought of the era. This paper explores these three topics.
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"It must be recalled that before the Second World War, racial minorities and women were very much second-class citizens. The civil rights movement had yet to really get underway, and segregation was still a common and even expected practice in many states. Those who got out of hand were actively punished by society, lynchings were common, and restrictive legislation of one sort or another was on the books in most locales. Blacks suffered the most far-ranging and systematic legal repression, though the social constraints put on women to remain in the home were also significant and the dual-wage system prejudiced. Japanese minorities also suffered extensively during World War II, though for quite separate reasons. Other subgroups, such as Hispanics and Jews were also persecuted to varying degrees. Each group experienced repression and patriotism in very different ways."
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Women in the Labor Movement, 2004.
A look at the role of women and minorities in the history of the labor movement.
1,987 words (approx. 7.9 pages), 10 sources, MLA, $ 63.95
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This paper outlines the historical development of the labor movement, especially focusing on role of women and minorities. It describes how women and minorities have suffered in the past and are presently still in process of being granted equal opportunity in labor.
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"The formation of gender and minority roles is prompted by changes or developments in economic conditions, and this can be seen in the way that different some cultures face problems with gender and minority status even though they are economically advanced countries. The economic status of individuals may not necessarily rid them off their stereotyped roles, as even today, as it was in the past, women and minorities still strive for equality in labor."
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Women and Mentoring Programs, 2002.
A study into the effectiveness of mentoring programs for women and minorities.
9,465 words (approx. 37.9 pages), 68 sources, MLA, $ 194.95
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This proposal examines the nature of female and minority retention and advancement in the American corporate culture. Previous research indicates that female minorities face double barriers to advancement within business organizations. In recent years, corporations have sought to address this problem by instituting formal mentoring programs ostensibly designed to encourage the promotion of women and minorities to executive positions. This study proposes to examine the effects of mentoring programs to determine if there are differences in benefits related to gender and race. The paper includes a number of charts which show the statistics discussed in the paper.
Contents:
Introduction
Statement of the Problem
Research Questions
Research Hypotheses
Background on the Issue
Importance of the Study
Scope and Delimitations
Definitions of Terms
Review of Literature
Social Conflict and Diversity
Conflict Theory
Affirmative Action and Conflict Theory
The ?Glass Ceiling? Phenomenon
Discussion
Mentoring in Organizations
Phases of the Mentoring Relationship
Functioning of Mentors
Quality Mentor Programs
Impact of Gender on Mentoring Outcomes
Summary of the Literature Review
Methods
Research Design
Research Questions and Hypotheses
Variables and Operational Definitions
Data Collection
Population and Subjects
Data Analysis
Bibliography
Appendix One - Draft Survey Instrument
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"The numbers of women in upper-level management positions in American organizations are disproportionately low in relation to both the numbers of women in the general population and the numbers of women among the employees of organizations (Martinez, 1997; Silverman, 1997; Konrad & Linnehan, 1995). Some analysts have suggested that a ?glass ceiling? exists that blocks the promotion of women to upper-level management positions (Poole, Langan-Fox, & Omodei, 1993, pp. 39). A similar phenomenon is held to exist for individuals of minority population classification status (Didion, 1995). Thus, women who are members of racial and ethnic minorities conceivable face double barriers to advancement in organizations."
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The Glass Ceiling, 2003.
Looks at the discrimination in American businesses against both women and minorities.
1,655 words (approx. 6.6 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 53.95
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Martin Luther King, Jr. captured a dream that ideally would epitomize a color-blind and gender-blind society. That vision has not materialized, especially in American business practices. This paper shows that sexism and racism coexist with unemployment, underemployment, and poverty. These conditions flourish in our country and feed on one another to perpetuate a cycle of unfulfilled ambitions among women and minorities. The paper argues that the so-called "glass ceiling" is discrimination, and companies who adhere to this tradition are in direct violation of both Title IX and the Civil Rights Laws of 1964 and 1991. The paper comments that what businesses and their captains fail to recognize is that society, as well as the business community, is changing, and without the valuable input of women and minorities, their businesses may very well be in jeopardy.
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"A seventy- or eighty-hour work week is commonplace for CEOs, and many in this field believe that women are not willing to make that time commitment because their role in the family is to provide a second income and be the primary caretaker of the couple?s children. In addition, many women choose not to build the foundation that would qualify them for upper management. For instance, women need an advanced education and need to willingly accept work duties that include making difficult choices, taking risks or performing unpleasant tasks. Oftentimes men adopt an attitude that women deserve lower pay because they simply don?t perform as well as their male counterparts. Moreover, men attribute women?s failure to a lack of understanding of the corporate structure and cite this as their biggest stumbling block."
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Impediments to Health Care Access for Low Income Visible Minorities, 2002.
Identifies causal factors for the gap in health care access for lower-income Americans and visible minorities and the more affluent members of America's majority.
29,350 words (approx. 117.4 pages), 135 sources, APA, $ 249.95
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As the American population continues to become more diverse racially, members of visible minority groups within the population become more prominent. Simultaneously, with the increase in diversity, income distribution in the American economy has become more distorted. While economic growth in the United States has surged over the past decade, the income gap has widened; not only between the richest and poorest Americans, but also between moderate-income and low-income Americans. Members of visible minorities in the population tend to be represented disproportionately in the low-income and poverty classifications in the United States. While there is an abundance of implications of this state of affairs, one of the more crucial ones is access to health care. Individual and household financial capacity, the scarcity of employer-paid health insurance among small businesses, cultural differences based in social psychology and other factors frequently act as impediments to health care access for low-income individuals and households among visible minority population groups in the contemporary United States. This problem and these issues are investigated in this study. The study identifies causal factors for the gap in health care access between lower-income Americans and members of visible minorities in the United States, on the one hand, and more affluent Americans and members of the majority segment of the population, on the other hand. The initial chapter of this study delineates the problem investigated. Specific research questions are formulated and stated to provide greater focus for the investigation.
Social psychological theory and applied social psychology literature are reviewed in the second chapter. Literature relevant to the functioning of low-income and visible minority population groups in the United States within a social psychological context are reviewed in the third chapter. The fourth chapter is devoted to a review of literature relevant to both the health care system in the United States and the experiences of low-income and visible minority population groups in relation to health care access and health care delivery in the United States. An assessment of the problem investigated, performed within the structure of the research questions, is presented in the final (fifth) chapter. Conclusions drawn from the study findings are stated and recommendations for further research are made. The summary conclusions reached through the conduct of this study relate both to health care access and health care utilization by low-income persons and members of visible minorities. With respect to health care access, the summary conclusion reached is that a universal system of health care entitlement is required in the United States. In relation to health care utilization by low-income persons and members of visible minorities, the summary conclusion reached is that extensive education is required for both low-income persons and members of visible minorities, on the one hand, and health care providers, on the other hand. Low-income persons and members of visible minorities require education on the benefits and function of health care services, while health care providers require education in the social mores of the diverse populations they must serve.
Table of Contents:
Introduction
Problem Delineation
Background on the Problem
Statement of the Problem
Research Questions
Review of Relevant Social Psychology Theory and Literature
Introduction
Sociological Theory and Health Care
The Welfare State
Accessing Contemporary Health Care
Role of Ethics in Accessing Health Care
Alternative Health Care Delivery Systems
Chapter Conclusions
Social Functioning of Low-Income and Visible Minority Population Groups
Introduction
HIV/AIDS Related Behavior
Initiatives to Improve Health Care
Access and Behaviors
The American Health Care System and the Experiences of Low-Income and Visible Minority Groups
Introduction
The American Health Care System
Analysis of Health Care Delivery Systems
Care Quality
Alternative Approaches to Health Care
Bioethical Issues
Problems of Accessibility
Initiatives to Improve Minority Access
Chapter Conclusions
Assessment of the Problem Discussion, Recommendations for Further Research
Appendices
Annotated Bibliography
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"Social Cognitive Theory [self-efficacy] emphasizes the role of expectancies, self-efficacy, peer normative influences, and social competency skills as key components affecting adolescents? behaviors (DiClemente, Lodico, Grinstead, Harper, Rickman, Evans, & Coates, 1996). The applicability of models based on social psychological principles for understanding African-Americans? decision-making and sexual behavior has been questioned because most such models tend to be individually-focused and do not take into account the social context in which the behavior is embedded (Cochran & Mays, 1993). Social cognitive theory, however, explicitly integrates behavioral, cognitive, and environmental factors as reciprocally interactive. Thus, given the hypothesized multi-factorial nature of sexual decision making and the potential impact of the high-risk social environment of the study population, approaches based on social cognitive theory are thought to be particularly relevant for understanding the myriad factors that may affect African-Americans? sexual behavior."
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Minorities and the U.S. Judicial System, 2008.
This paper argues that the overpopulation of minorities in the U.S. judicial system is attributed to the unfair treatment and bias against minorities.
1,545 words (approx. 6.2 pages), 7 sources, APA, $ 50.95
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This paper investigates the reasons why about two thirds of the prison population consists of minorities. The author points out that all races of people are more likely to report crimes committed by minorities than crimes committed by whites, which leads to more minorities in the judicial system. The paper relates that more minorities live in poverty, which contributes to their inability to post bail or afford a good lawyer. The author states that, under sentencing guidelines, judges are expected to tailor sentences according to specific characteristics of individual offenders. The paper suggests that white people commit crimes because of social influence, which have a lesser sentence: whereas, blacks commit crimes because of attitude and personality, which have a harsher sentence. The paper recommends that the Sentencing Reform Act must be amended and society must find a better means of regulating arrests.
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"To start, a crime would have had to been committed. From that point, one of two things may happen. An investigation begins or a witness reports what they have observed. If a suspect is detained they are questioned, or searched depending on probable cause. If enough evidence is gathered a suspect is then put under arrest and is booked, fingerprinted and waits for arraignment. After an arrangement, a suspect is given a bail and if met the suspect is released until their trial date. From this point, a suspect is tried in a criminal court to be judged by either a judge or a jury of his/her peers."
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Republican Minorities, 2002.
Examines the trend of minorities within the American Republican party to be elected to leadership positions.
5,240 words (approx. 21.0 pages), 25 sources, APA, $ 130.95
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When Congressman J.D Hayworth of the Republican party lost his campaign to fellow-Republican Deborah Pryce, he believed that it was due to the fact that her campaign was helped by the Democrats electing another woman, Nancy Pelosi as their leader and her nomination as the first woman Speaker nominee. This paper questions whether unqualified minorities are unfairly promoted over more qualified majorities in the House Republican Party to try to promote an image of diversity. It questions too whether Pryce really more qualified to be the Republican Conference Chairman then Hayworth or others. By creating a baseline for how a member of Congress could rise into a House Leadership post, this paper examines how minority Republican and Democratic members of leadership have been elected into leadership, with a special focus on comparing Pryce and Pelosi. This analysis also proves that while minority Republicans are encouraged more often than non-minorities to run for a leadership post, a majority of the time the minorities that are elected are qualified for their posts.
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"Hoops? guidelines can generate an effective roadmap for any Member of Congress that is interested in becoming a leader among leaders, but it can also serve as a tool of analysis. Six out of the seven Members of Congress that were examined in this thesis fit Hoops? guidelines and were or are successful leaders in the House. The only one did not fulfill these criteria, Watts, was an unscuessful leader. The elections of Nancy Pelosi as the House Democratic Minority Leader and Deborah Pryce as the House Republican Conference Chairman were not because of their gender, but because of their qualifications. Their elections may have been historic, but they were well earned, thus it can be concluded that while the House Republican Party has at times attempted to promote minorities over majorities, these minority candidates are just a qualified if not more qualified than their majority counterparts to leader. This conclusion is proven and supported by Hoops? guidelines."
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Minorities in Sports: Performing to the Public Eye, 2002.
This paper addresses how the advent and the history of minorities in sporting events has actively promoted the gradual acceptance of minorities in society as a whole.
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This paper addresses how the advent and the history of minorities in sporting events has actively promoted the gradual acceptance of minorities in society as a whole. However, this paper also examines how sporting events has actively served to decrease social stereotypes in many respects but also has served to encourage these stereotypes in several prominent and avoidable ways.
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Minorities in Medicine, 2006.
A study of minorities in medical school and the medical profession, with an emphasis on analyzing affirmative action policies.
2,411 words (approx. 9.6 pages), 15 sources, APA, $ 73.95
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This paper examines the recruitment of minorities to medicine. The author discusses the importance of minorities in the field, especially for certain communities, and then studies the varying approaches to recruit minorities that medical schools and teaching hospitals have implemented. Specifically, the paper looks at the role of MCAT entrance exams and grade point averages in determining admission, as well as the efficacy and ethics of affirmative action policies.
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"There is now some empirical evidence, which focuses on the potential role of minority physicians in increasing the health status of the nation. Komaromy, et al. describes what his research yielded in regards to African American and Hispanic physicians. He found that African American and Hispanic physicians cared for a larger percentage of minority patients than did White physicians. Furthermore, they were more likely to practice in communities with insufficient numbers of primary care practitioners and to care for Medicaid patients and uninsured patients. Similarly, in 1993, the American Association of Medical Colleges reported that 39.8% of medical school graduates from underrepresented minorities reported that they intended to practice in underserved areas, compared with only 9% of other graduates."
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