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Work Stress of Hairdressers in American Salons, 2002.
This paper examines the effectiveness of a thought field therapy technique as a method of reducing stress of hairdressers.
17,454 words (approx. 69.8 pages), 46 sources, MLA, $ 249.95
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The paper employs a randomized pre-test/post-test design to determine whether a recently-developed method for reducing stress (an applied kinesiology technique called Frontal/Occipital Holding) results in significantly alleviating the work stress levels of a sample of hairdressers. The paper also discusses whether or not gender is associated with different amounts of stress-relief resulting from the use of the technique.
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"Based on diagnostic procedures developed by Callahan and Callahan (1996), these perturbations can be identified and corrected. The perturbation, or container of active information, is, according to the authors, the deepest, most fundamental, and most basic underlying cause of negative emotions. Whether a negative emotion is warranted or unwarranted, the perturbations are the fundamental cause. Indeed, it is noted that it is this important fact which allows the treatment of traumas with the same alacrity as inappropriate, irrational or unwarranted negative emotions."
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The Marginalization of Native Americans and African-Americans, 2004.
Examines how post-colonial American history impacted the emancipation of African-Americans and Native Americans, or Indians.
1,065 words (approx. 4.3 pages), 3 sources, APA, $ 37.95
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Before American society become liberated and independent from British rule, two important events became the catalyst for social and political changes that occurred within the American nation: the American Revolution (1775-1783) and the American Civil War (1860). These significant events in American history contributed to the liberation of America as a nation and the independence of marginalized sectors in America, the native American-Indians and African-Americans. This paper discusses the impact of the American Revolution and American Civil War in encouraging/discouraging the emancipation of the American Indians and African-Americans from prejudice and discrimination in the American society. In addition, this paper also focuses on the implications of the emancipation or non-emancipation of these sectors to the future of American society and nation.
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"However, over time, a strong public sentiment began forming as atrocities against the black slaves were exposed to the American nation. Because of strong public sentiment against black American slavery and continuing conflict between the South and North, the American Civil War erupted, and the anti-slavery vs. pro-slavery conflict ended with the issuance of the Emancipation Declaration of 1863 by then US President Abraham Lincoln. Thus, African-Americans, unlike the native American-Indians, were able to achieve their freedom from American rule and colonization, bringing down social prejudice and discrimination of the African-American sector in the American society and nation."
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The African American's American Dream, 2002.
An overview of the history of the African American's American Dream through the works and ideals of W.E.B. Du Bois, Martin Luther King, Jr., and Malcolm X.
1,400 words (approx. 5.6 pages), 4 sources, $ 53.95
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This paper is an examination of the history of the African American's American Dream. It looks at the history of independence-minded thinking in W.E.B. Du Bois and follows through the civil rights movement with the contrasting style and messages of Martin Luther King, Jr. and Malcolm X. It concludes that the American Dream for the African American has not fundamentally improved over the past one hundred years, and it seems almost more limited now than it was before the civil rights movement.
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African-Americans and American Prisons, 2007.
This paper examines the relatively high number of African-Americans incarcerated in American prisons.
1,313 words (approx. 5.3 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 44.95
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The paper discusses the drive to control American populations through incarceration and notes that this has disproportionately affected the nation's African-American population. The paper shows how nearly half of all inmates in America's prisons are African-American, despite the fact that they make up only twelve percent of the overall population. The paper examines the social and political reasons for this disparity and reveals that a form of racial prejudice would appear to be underlying these statistics. The paper discusses how the mass incarceration of America's African-American population is destroying their community, and the African-American people in general.
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"In a time of great economic and social change, one American industry is booming: the prison-industrial complex. These prisons represent an ever-expanding apparatus of social control (Ward, 2004), one that, according to Julia Sudbury, is focused specifically on regulating, and further marginalizing the underprivileged masses in today's neo-liberal regimes (Ward, 2004). Recent decades' "get tough on crime" policies, such as mandatory minimum sentences, "three strikes" laws, and so forth, have witnessed historically unparalleled rates of incarceration in the United States."
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Assimilation of Jewish Americans and Italian Americans, 2002.
Evaluates the assimilation experience of the Jewish American and Italian American population.
2,400 words (approx. 9.6 pages), 8 sources, $ 89.95
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This paper looks at the Jewish American and Italian American experience, using Milton Gordon's text, Assimilation in American Life (1964), to evaluate the experiences of both groups.
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Relationship between American Films and American Ideas, 2000.
Examines the relationship between the establishment of American films and American Ideas.
3,366 words (approx. 13.5 pages), 0 sources, $ 95.95
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This essay examines the relationship between the establishment of American films and American Ideas. It features the works of John Ford ("Birth of a Nation") and "The Iron Horse". In addition, the writer tackles the issue of the promotion of the American ideal in Europe and how this influenced immigration.
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"This new and exciting medium offered a new method of presenting ideas. While there were many movies concentrated around melodrama and the vaudeville tradition, the opportunity was there for film-makers to present their own vision of America. This relationship between film-makers and American history was compounded by the similarity of their development. As with America, film making began in the east. The major studios were to be found in New York with Chicago and its suburbs also being colonised by production companies. At first locating in the east had advantages. It was the centre of American civilisation and had access to labour and supplies and as such was perfect for studio based film making. However, at this time all but the most affluent studios were without adequate lighting systems and relied upon good light to film. This was a problem in the north and east due to seasonal changes in light conditions."
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Mexican-American and African-American Assimilation, 2004.
A comparative analysis of Mexican-American and African-American assimilation in the United States today.
4,544 words (approx. 18.2 pages), 6 sources, MLA, $ 118.95
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This paper examines the processes and sub-processes of assimilation. It looks at how sociologist, Milton M. Gordon, viewed assimilation as a collection of sub-processes emphasizing three main processes: cultural;
structural; and marital assimilation. It focuses on cultural, structural, and marital assimilation between African-Americans and Mexican-Americans in Texas and New York, as represented by 1990 and 2000 figures from the U.S. Census Bureau.
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Introduction
Cultural Assimilation
Marital Assimilation
Secondary Structural Assimilation
Primary Structural Assimilation
Conclusion
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"Oppression has been a part of the patchwork of American history since the nation?s inception, leading to a fairly paradoxical culture in which equality and justice are theoretically cherished at the same time they are questionably practiced, and also in which a legacy of xenophilia, or the welcoming of immigrant contributions to the larger culture, has been mixed with a seemingly contradictory legacy of xenophobia and oppression of minority and immigrant groups. As the result of this historical legacy of oppression, members of a minority group such as African-American and Mexican-American cultures may, over the course of time, internalize the low self-image of themselves that has been traditionally projected by the dominant group as a justification for its oppressive policies."
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"American Slavery, American Freedom", 2008.
A review of "American Slavery, American Freedom" by Edmund S. Morgan.
1,444 words (approx. 5.8 pages), 1 source, MLA, $ 47.95
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The paper describes how Edmund S. Morgan's "American Slavery, American Freedom" examines the political and social impact of slavery in colonial America. The paper explains how Morgan emphasizes the tragic contradiction between freedom and slavery, particularly in the colony of Virginia that produced patriot leaders such as Washington and Jefferson, but also had the most slave owners. The paper further explains Morgan's thesis that this contradiction was caused by prevailing beliefs that racial and gender inequality was a natural condition.
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"American Slavery, American Freedom was written by historian Edmund S. Morgan and published in 2003 by W. W. Norton. The author's examination of slavery in America emphasizes the tragic contradiction between freedom and slavery, and focuses on Virginia, which produced leaders of the American Revolution who were dedicated to freedom and equality, but which also had the most slave owners. In his book, Morgan analyzes this paradox as he strives to understand and explain why such a contradiction existed."
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Native American Influence on American English, 2007.
An analysis of the history of certain American English words that have their roots in Native-American languages.
2,938 words (approx. 11.8 pages), 4 sources, MLA, $ 86.95
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This paper discusses the influence of Native-American languages on American English. It begins by discussing the variety, origin and roots of Native-American languages. It then discusses early contact between settlers and Native-Americans and the evidence that has been found to suggest that American English was influenced by this contact, particularly the names of places names that were named after the tribes that occupied the location.
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The Lumbee
What Does this Mean for Native American Words in American English?
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"In conclusion, tribal languages are typically spoken only in places where tribal members are isolated. However, it is doubtful if there are any areas left where the tribal language is spoken exclusively. Typically the tribal language exists alongside English. As the number of native speakers diminishes, so does the usage of that language until it is eventually extinguished. This has been the fate of many native languages. The remnants that remain in American English are testimony to their existence. In some cases they are one of the last remaining references to their existence. The study of native American words in the English language gives us a glimpse into many ancient languages that are long forgotten and can give us clues to the cultures of these people as well. The study of Native language remnants is a testimony to the tribes and peoples that once represented the dominant culture in North America."
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Treatment of African Americans and Native Americans in Colonial America, 2002.
This paper discusses the treatment of African Americans and Native Americans during Colonial times.
2,265 words (approx. 9.1 pages), 1 source, MLA, $ 70.95
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This is a paper about the different treatments toward blacks and Native Americans in colonial America by whites. The author looks at the differences and the similarities in the way these two populations were treated.
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"In dealing with "outsiders", White Europeans who controlled the continent held many similar views. These outsiders included the Native Americans and the African Americans. Both peoples were treated in parallel and in opposing ways by the whites in power. The most obvious way that the two groups were treated the same is that they were dealt with in a very ethnocentric way; whites assumed that they were superior to both groups. Both groups were not dealt with in the same way from the onset. Native Americans, who were living in the country long before the whites, were killed, stripped of their land, and mislead as to their future in the new white world. Africans were brought into the country, a large distinction, because whites needed them here. They were at first used as indentured servants, and it was a gradual change that shifted over to slavery. From there on came restrictive legislature, and a view of them as savages. The two groups were both treated differently by whites in terms of how they were oppressed, but the overriding theme in both cases is that the white Europeans saw both as inferior races."
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?American Slavery, American Freedom?, 2006.
A review of Edmund S. Morgan's book about the paradox of freedom and slavery and exploitation in American history.
1,100 words (approx. 4.4 pages), 1 source, MLA, $ 38.95
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This paper summarizes and reviews Edmund S. Morgan's book, "American Slavery, American Freedom and explains that the book, while showing that white Americans exploited black Americans and that rich Americans exploited poor Americans, also shows that the first American exploitation was of the Native Americans by the English Settlers.
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"Clearly, the English had certain experiences of the Native Americans that impacted the colonists' initial visions of life and society in the New World. For example, there was widespread distrust between these settlers and the Native Americans, based on their previous relationship. However, the Virginia Company planned to bring goodwill to the Native Americans, though their ultimate expectation was that the natives would become part of the English community."
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Polish-Americans and Native-Americans, 2004.
Compares and contrasts the Polish-American ethnic group to the Native-American ethnic group.
1,800 words (approx. 7.2 pages), 9 sources, APA, $ 63.95
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This paper looks at the social, economic and political histories of Polish-Americans and Native-Americans. It discusses some of the organizations that assist the two groups, and how they fare compared to each other.
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"The top ten states with the most Polish Americans are New York, Illinois, Michigan, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Wisconsin, California, Ohio, Florida and Massachusetts in descending order. However, the states with the highest percentage of Polish Americans are Wisconsin, Michigan, Connecticut, Illinois, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware, New York, Massachusetts and Minnesota in descending order. Analysis of this data shows..."
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African-Americans or Black-Americans?, 2007.
This paper examines the impact of family history stories on African-American students' attitude and behavior.
2,410 words (approx. 9.6 pages), 7 sources, MLA, $ 73.95
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The paper explores whether documenting and researching Black-American history, especially individual family history, has an impact on Black-American students' attitude and behavior. The paper discusses the move away from an African-American identity to a distinctly Black-American identity. The paper relates that teaching the history and stories of Black-Americans has served to inspire and motivate Black-American students towards a more successful academic life. The paper concludes that Black-American students today are aware that their cultural heritage and tradition began in Africa, yet, informed with the stories of their past, their attitude is that they are predominantly Americans.
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Introduction
Background
Family and Community History and Student Attitudes and Behavior
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"The history of Black Americans is one that began as slavery and oppression. It is only during the twenty years that Black Americans have had the full range of education, opportunity, and social equality to partake in the American dream. It was a long road to that point, and there remain challenges to be overcome, but the road towards overcoming those remaining challenges began with America's Civil War and freeing Black Americans from the condition of slavery. Many have traveled the road on behalf of equality and Civil Rights, and the challenges that remain today are the social and psychological barriers that prevent Black Americans from embracing the opportunities that were hard won on their behalf."
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A Dissertation on Tools for Reducing Occupational Stress, 2002.
An in-depth examination of the effectiveness of "Frontal/Occipital Holding Technique" for work stress reduction in hairdressers.
19,872 words (approx. 79.5 pages), 63 sources, MLA, $ 249.95
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A pretest-post-test, control group design was used to investigate effects of the "F/O Holding Technique". The subjects in the present study were 40 females and 40 males, who were randomly selected and contacted by the researcher to volunteer to participate. Subjects were pre-tested for existing job stress levels with the "Work Stress Inventory" stress test. They then received training in the "F/O Technique" and were instructed to continue with its use. Subjects were post-tested after three weeks. Results of the analyses of variance performed, confirmed the hypotheses that the "F/O Holding Technique" reduces hairdressers levels of job stress, and the effects were stable across gender. Additional study findings were that females tended to experience higher stress levels than males and that females tended to be more positive about the "F/O Holding Technique" than males. Implications of the study results are that the "F/O Holding Technique" is effective for stress reduction in male and female hairdressers.
Table of Contents:
Introduction
Statement of the Problem
Statement of the Purpose
Definitions of Terms
Applied Kinesiology
F/O Holding Technique
Job Stress
Thought Field Therapy
Limitations of the Study
Review of Literature
Introduction
Nature of Stress
Section Summary
Job Stress
Section Summary
Nature of Workplace Stress and
Causative Factors
Section Summary
Relation of Job Stress to Gender
Section Summary
Stressors Associated with Hairdressers
Section Summary
Research on Thought Field Therapy
Section Summary
Psychology, Thought Field Therapy and the
F/O Holding Technique
Section Summary
Conclusions
Methodology
Overview of Study
Research Methods
Subjects
Instruments
Work Stress Inventory
Perceptions and Satisfaction Instrument
Procedures
Results
Data Analysis Plan
Findings
Supplementary Analysis
Appraised Stress
Frequency of Job Stress
Discussion of Findings
Summary, Conclusions and Recommendations
Summary
Conclusions
Recommendations
Conceptual Recommendations
Methodological Recommendations
Recommendations for Hairdressers
References
Appendices
Appendix A: F/O Training Methods
Appendix B: The F/O Holding Technique Questionnaire
Appendix C: Consent Form
Appendix D: Permission Letter for WSI
Appendix E: WSI
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"It should be noted that while there are several studies indicating that gender is associated with a differential experience of work stress; there are also studies that have found no effects for gender. For example, Hipps and Halpin (1993) investigated the amount of variance in burnout and job satisfaction of teachers and principles which could be accounted for by workplace stress; the authors also examined whether levels of stress were differentially associated with differences in sample subjects' ages, and gender."
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