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Assessment of Prenatal and Health Care, 2008.
A study that looks into the infant mortality rate of babies born to African-American women in the state of Georgia.
8,681 words (approx. 34.7 pages), 16 sources, APA, $ 182.95
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This paper is a study that investigates infant mortality of babies born to African-American women in Georgia for the years between 2000-2005. It looks at five public health districts all within the state of Georgia with the highest and lowest rates of infant mortality. The author has included a literature review and several tables and diagrams.
Outline:
Introduction
Purpose of Study
Literature Review
Five Health Districts with Highest Infant Mortality Rate
Infant Mortality Rate - Contributing Factors
Social Cognitive Theory
Summary and Conclusion
Recommendations
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"Infant rate mortality in Georgia is extremely high and is an indicator of the overall poor status of health among women and children in this state. Between 1990 and 2000, it is reported that Georgia was among the states with the highest rate of infant deaths. In 1990 the infant morality rate in Georgia was at 12.4 deaths for each 1,000 live births and decreasing to 8.5 per 1,000 in 1998. The infant death rate among the white population is 6.1 per 1,000 while the African American population was stated at a much greater rate of 13.5 per 1,000, which is over twice as high as infant death rates among the white population in the state of Georgia. (Georgia Department of Human Resources: Infant Mortality Fact Sheet, 2000)"
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"Black Eagle: General Daniel 'Chappie' James, Jr.", 2008.
A book review of "Black Eagle: General Daniel 'Chappie' James, Jr." by James McGovern.
847 words (approx. 3.4 pages), 1 source, MLA, $ 30.95
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The paper describes the experiences of Black Eagle 'Chappie' James, Jr., an African-American who served in the military. The paper discusses James' unique role as a prominent black spokesperson for the military and his earning of four stars in the service. The paper discusses the inspiration James received from his mother and talks about the defining moment of James' career when he was the commander of the American airbase located in Libya in 1967. The paper concludes that perhaps James' greatest legacy is to the African-American men and women who serve in the armed forces today.
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"Today, the proud presence of African-Americans in the armed forces is taken for granted. In the current Bush Administration, two African-Americans have already served as Secretary of State. But in the early days of Black Eagle 'Chappie' James, Jr., things were very different for African-Americans who served in the military. Blacks were still required to serve in the armed forces like their white counterparts because of the draft, but they had to do so in specialized units. At this time, they also did not have the same opportunities for education or advancement within the service. The all-black units of the Tuskegee Airmen of World War II were the notable exception to such limitations. Despite the fact that their unit was the product of segregation, the airmen distinguished themselves throughout the war. Amongst their number, Daniel 'Chappie' James Jr. received the formative education that would stay with him for throughout his life in the American arms service."
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Two Interpretations of Slavery, 2008.
An analysis of two books dealing with slavery in the USA; "Slavery: A Problem in American Institutional and Intellectual Life" by Stanley Elkins, and "Ordeal by Fire: The Civil War and Reconstruction" by James M. McPherson.
1,637 words (approx. 6.5 pages), 3 sources, APA, $ 53.95
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This paper introduces, discusses, and analyzes the books "Slavery: A Problem in American Institutional and Intellectual Life" by Stanley Elkins, and "Ordeal by Fire: The Civil War and Reconstruction" by James M. McPherson. The paper also contains a comparative analysis of Elkins' historical interpretation of slavery with McPherson's analysis.
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"Author Stanley Elkins first wrote this pivotal book on slavery in the South in 1959. It has been one of the leading works on slavery ever since then, with two revisions. The book still remains in print today, and is still argued for its theories and ideas. Elkins was the first author to actually look at how slavery affected the slaves, and that made his book forward thinking at the time it was written. Written before the Civil Rights agreements of the 1960s, and in the decade after World War II, Elkins views took Nazism and its ultimate control of the citizenry into account in his own theories, something that might have been altered today simply because of the passage of time. A liberal professor at Smith College, his views might have been seen as revolutionary for the time, but his research is thorough and his theories still hold water today. In fact, his third essay, known as the "Sambo" essay compared slaves during and after the Civil War to children, the black "Sambo" stereotype, and Nazi Germany, which many people decried and thus ignored (Roberts, 1999, p3)."
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"Race Critical Theories: Text and Context" Review, 2008.
A discussion of three of the essays in the book "Race Critical Theories: Text and Context," edited by Philomena Essed & David Theo Goldberg.
989 words (approx. 4.0 pages), 1 source, MLA, $ 35.95
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This paper discusses the essays "Defining Black Feminist Thought" by Patricia Hill Collins, "Everyday Racism: A New Approach to the Study of Racism" by Philomena Essed, and "The Nation Form: History and Ideology" by Etienne Ballibar, from the book "Race Critical Theories: Text and Context." The writer discusses how Collins tackles concepts of gender and shows the contribution that the diversity of black women voices has made to critical theory, and how racism for Essed is a powerful ideological social construct that affects how 'people' see the world, and also the mechanisms of the justice system. The writer also explains how Ballibar sheds light on the concept of race by discussing what makes a nation a community.
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""Everyday Racism: A New Approach to the Study of Racism" by Philomena Essed discusses the inherently contradictory notion of "individual racism." For Essed, racism is always an institutional issue. Power pertains to the ability of individual groups to act in consort. This is why African-American collective power is often so frightening and threatening to members of the white majority (182).Defining certain forms of racism as interpersonal and other forms as institutional is another example of the false nature of binary thinking about race in America, which Collins is also writing against in her essay about gender. Instead, Essed feels that while it is still problematic, the concept of systemic racism, or the day-to-day interaction of individuals and institutions is a more effective clarification of this term (179)."
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The Voting Rights Act of 1965, 2008.
An analysis of the impact of the Voting Rights Act of 1965 on the achievement of equality.
2,747 words (approx. 11.0 pages), 26 sources, MLA, $ 82.95
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This paper examines the actual impact of the Voting Act of 1965 through an analysis of the theoretical aspects of the vote, the historical background of the issue, the steps that led to the signing of the Act, the controversies surrounding the issue, and its immediate consequences. The paper shows how the Act of 1965 was an important and decisive legislative creation of the US Congress.
Outline:
Theoretical Aspects of the Vote
Historical Background
The Steps and Controversies of the Voting Rights Act from 1965
Consequences
Conclusion
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"The struggle for civil rights in America was marked throughout its history by numerous important events which in the end achieved the equality that the US Constitution defined in the 18th century. However, it was an uphill battle which demanded sacrifice and continuous activism. In order to have a more comprehensive view on the actual impact of the Voting Act of 1965 it is important to consider some theoretical aspects of the vote, the historical background of the issue, the steps that led to the signing of the Act, the controversies surrounding the issue, as well as its immediate consequences."
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Ann Petry's "The Street", 2008.
A discussion on racism and prejudice in Ann Petry's "The Street".
1,861 words (approx. 7.4 pages), 1 source, MLA, $ 59.95
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This paper discusses Ann Petry's novel, "The Street", a story about the tribulations suffered by a black, young woman during her life in and out of Harlem, in the early nineteen forties. The paper relates that Petry's novel demonstrates how the environment can take control of somebody's life. Even the title of the novel emphasizes the environment in which the main character has to live, hinting that a black woman living in Harlem in the forties was condemned to a life filled with frustrations, abuse and failure. The paper concludes that Petry's novel is an evocative story of the period known as the Harlem Renaissance in America. Despite the fact that it marked the beginning of real freedom for the African- Americans, this period was nevertheless punctuated by racial and gender discrimination.
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"The story of Lutie's life in Harlem is very telling for the condition of the black woman towards the middle of the twentieth century. Although allegedly free, the black women were constrained to suffer from the discrimination of the white people who considered them to be less than human: "Burly Negro...Threat, or an animal, or a curse, or a blight, or a joke." All through the book, the black people are compared to animals, pointing thus to the powerful racial prejudice against them. Also, they were allowed to work but no one of Lutie's condition could get more than a menial job and therefore live in direst conditions. Aware of all the odds that were against her, Lutie tries to fight her own condition and live a better life. When she surprises Bub with a shoe-shining box, trying to earn a little extra money, she punishes him and tries to explain that he shouldn't follow the white men's opinion and try to do such a debasing job. "
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'A Raisin in the Sun', 2008.
This paper discusses the play 'A Raisin in the Sun' by Lorraine Hansberry.
1,700 words (approx. 6.8 pages), 4 sources, APA, $ 55.95
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In this article the writer points out that the play 'A Raisin in the Sun' was a groundbreaking literary work. The writer notes that the play, written by Lorraine Hansberry, explores the life and times of an African-American family. The writer then provides an interpretation of this literary work and supports the interpretation so that the sources may lead to a different, better-informed understanding of the play that had implications beyond the stage. The writer maintains that the play has been credited with providing a real and sincere depiction of African Americans during the 1950s. The writer concludes that the play assisted in spawning movements that were geared towards civil rights and equality from women.
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"It is apparent throughout the play that Mama has always dreamed of owning a home. She views home ownership as a way to move her family out of the despair of the neighborhood and the apartment in which they lived. On the other hand, Walter believes if he can open a liquor store the family will not have to struggle any longer and they will still be able to eventually purchase a home. In addition Ruth finds out that she is pregnant and contemplates an abortion because she believes that the household can not afford another person.
"It is also apparent throughout the play that Beneatha struggles somewhat with her racial identity. She is obviously torn between the reality of the black struggle in America and her African roots."
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W.E.B. Du Bois, 2008.
An examination of the achievements of W.E.B. Du Bois in the realm of civil rights activism.
976 words (approx. 3.9 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 34.95
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This paper discusses the life and achievements of W.E.B .Du Bois. It looks at Du Bois' background and education and his rise to the position of a great civil rights leader. The paper discusses Du Bois' fights as a civil rights activist and then shows how his extended vision placed the civil rights movement in the US in a much larger context, a framework that would include global emancipation for the Negro population and African independence.
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"His extended vision placed the civil rights movement in the US in a much larger context, a framework that would include global emancipation for the Negro population and African independence. He had a vast array of approaches to the issue of racism and rights for the Black population, acknowledged as the most preeminent political and intellectual activist in the US in the first half of the twentieth century. The organizations he was part of, their actions and participation to different conference on the thematic of human rights and fight against racism, as well as his numerous writings are well proof of this. He was most likely a forefather of activism and activist movement for Black rights in the 1960s and would remain an inspiration for the generations to come."
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The Tuskegee Syphilis Study, 2008.
An examination of the medical ethical issues of the Tuskegee Syphilis study and its implications for future medical research.
1,499 words (approx. 6.0 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 49.95
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This paper discusses the Tuskegee Syphilis study. It describes the background of the study and how they recruited participants. The paper then discusses the course of the study and the issues that occurred. Next, the paper looks at the factors that led to the study being terminated. Finally, the paper discusses the ethical problems that arose and the implications of the study for future medical research.
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"Institutions and committees sponsoring or evaluating medical studies using live human subjects should clearly make a choice between the fundamental rights of these subjects to information and the future benefits to be derived by society from the researches. They should refrain from using live human subjects unless absolutely willing to take the risk. On the other hand, the management of sponsors to medical research should monitor the progress of the study. It should make sure all the snags and issues arising from any stage are promptly and satisfactorily addressed. If in power, a responsible leader would take a representative sampling of all possible races. Every participant should be encouraged to express objections and views as the study progressed.
Moreover, an ethicist should be part of the project or consulted several times during the conduct of the study."
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African-American History, 2008.
This paper looks at the causes of the Great Migration by African Americans and then discusses the black power movement.
2,357 words (approx. 9.4 pages), 11 sources, APA, $ 72.95
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In this article, the writer notes that between 1914 and 1929, approximately one million African-American individuals moved from the rural south to the more industrial north in a mass exodus known as the Great Migration. The writer discusses that this movement was caused by a number of economic, environmental and social forces that together made life in the northern states far more attractive to the African-American population. The writer discusses those forces and looks at how they interacted to help create one of the largest migrations in U.S. history. The writer then looks at the black power movement that rose from the freedom movement of the 1960s.
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"The simultaneous convergence of these leaders, groups, and movements, is easy to understand when one considers the environment of the Harlem area during the early 1900s. With vast numbers of new African American citizens having come from the racist south, the area was ripe with social, political, and cultural concepts that come with new found freedom. In such a charged atmosphere, leaders such as Garvey had an audience ready to listen, and motivated for change. As their empowerment became reality, the view of those individuals altered, and with assistance from groups such as the UNIA, their ideas became reality, creating a new social order and an entirely new cultural center."
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