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Malcolm X, 2008.
A discussion on the life of black nationalist and Muslim leader, Malcolm X.
2,840 words (approx. 11.4 pages), 8 sources, MLA, $ 84.95
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This paper discusses the short life of one of the most important AfricanAmericans in the history of the United States, Malcolm Little, more famously known as Malcolm X. The author recounts Malcolm's life, speaking of his childhood, and the experiences he had. The author also speaks of Malcolm's time in prison, his conversion to Islam and his devotion to the religion. The paper narrates Malcolm's journey to becoming a famous activist for black people's rights and praises his strong stand against racism and racial oppression.
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"Malcolm X was married from 1958 at the time of his death and he had six daughters. His wife and his family were dedicated to the causes of the Nation of Islam and they were fervent followers. Malcolm continued to be a dedicated member of the Nation of Islam until 1964, when he left the group because of the differences that arose between him and Elijah Muhammad. He was disappointed to discover that the leader of Nation of Islam was not as dedicated and committed to the ideology of the group, as he discovered he has been committing adultery, which was clearly against the religious beliefs promoted by the Nation of Islam."
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Slavery and Race Relations in the United States, 2008.
An examination of the lasting effects of slavery on race relations in the United States.
829 words (approx. 3.3 pages), 2 sources, MLA, $ 29.95
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This paper discusses the institution of slavery in the United States and how the residue of slavery continues to affect race relations in American society. It explains how slavery affected American political, economic and social history from the early 1600s through the Reconstruction period after the Civil War. The paper concludes by describing the condition of race relations in the United States in 1877.
Table of Contents:
Introduction
Affects of Slavery on the Political, Economic, and Social History
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"From a social standpoint, black people in America have always been viewed as an inferior race of people. Throughout the 1600's blacks were not treated equally and the establishment of a legal paradigm in which black people could be treated as nothing more than property, perpetuated these ideas of inferiority. During reconstruction (1866-1877) American society was a difficult place for blacks to exist; black people did not know how to be free and white people did not know how to live with and around black people who were not slaves (Reconstruction and its Aftermath). There was often a great deal of tension and hostility toward blacks because White slave owners no longer had unrestricted access to free labor which greatly reduced or in some cases completely abolished the profitability of their plantations (Reconstruction and its Aftermath). By 1877, racial tensions were still apparent and black people were sill viewed and inferior. Some blacks moved to the north but mass migration to the north did not occur until much later in American history."
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Slavery and the Founding Fathers, 2008.
An analysis of the provisions relating to slavery in the United States Constitution.
885 words (approx. 3.5 pages), 5 sources, APA, $ 31.95
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The paper examines the clauses referring to slavery in the US Constitution and shows how they indicate they were put in reluctantly. The paper explains how although most of the Founding Fathers were opposed to the institution of slavery and believed that it would eventually die out, they chose to compromise on the issue while drafting the Constitution in order to preserve the Union.
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"When the American colonies decided to break away from the British in 1776, the economy of the South was heavily dependant on slave labor who worked in large numbers on cotton and tobacco plantations. A majority of white people in the South were, therefore, supporters of slavery. On the other hand, the economy of the Northern states was more industrialized and did not depend on slave labor as much as in the South. In fact, as the North employed 'free labor' slavery was considered 'unfair competition' and most people in the Northern states were against slavery (Spicer 2004). However, as the Southern states made the continuance of slavery a pre-condition for joining the Union, the Northern states and the founding fathers agreed to sweep the issue of slavery under the carpet."
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How Racism Affects Education, 2008.
An analysis of the ways that racism has changed in America and how it affects education in today's society.
2,002 words (approx. 8.0 pages), 10 sources, MLA, $ 63.95
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This paper discusses how racism affects education in the 21st century. The paper discusses how racism in America has changed over time from being directed almost entirely towards African Americans, to now include other minority groups. It specifically looks at how racism affects education in terms of classroom practices, access, admissions policies and results, quotas and more.
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"With their college preparation then lacking and as a result qualitatively unequal to the preparation for college of white students also seeking higher education admission, higher education becomes even harder for minority students to successfully obtain. In 2004 Solorzano and Ornelas compared patterns of enrollments of Latino/a and African American high school students in advanced placement courses in four separate high schools within the Los Angeles [California] Unified School District. The four particular high schools studied by the authors were spread over four very different geographical areas of Los Angeles."
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Hughes and African Americans, 2008.
This paper looks at Langston Hughes' efforts in overcoming the racism that was prevalent in American society.
1,118 words (approx. 4.5 pages), 8 sources, MLA, $ 38.95
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The paper discusses the success of Langston Hughes in changing American culture and influencing the nation to change its stereotypical way of viewing a black man. The paper looks at how Hughes established a variety of styles and genres and was a teacher who established a manner of writing known as the Hughesian method.
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"America had actively participated in two world wars, had suffered and despaired through a major depression, and had initiated a Cold War that would bring the entire world to the brink of destruction, a situation that would last for almost four decades. Such major and calamitous events precipitated not a few major literary works and authors. William Faulkner, Ernest Hemingway and F. Scott Fitzgerald all immediately leap to the forefront when discussing the literature of that era."
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Race and Gender Perceptions of White Collar Crime, 2008.
A discussion on how society may be influenced by race and gender in dealing with crime.
7,335 words (approx. 29.3 pages), 10 sources, APA, $ 162.95
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This paper attempts to explains and clarify the perceptions of white collar crime by gender and race. The paper shows what current research exists as well as what testing and research can take place to clarify the hypothesis. The author of this paper conducts research on a housing community in the Township of Scotch Plains and then compiles and analyzes the data. A current literature review to either prove or disprove the hypothesis is also included with the paper. In addition, several tables of data have been included.
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Abstract
Introduction
Literature Review
Theory and Hypothesis
Methods
Reference
Consent Form
Survey
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"It is important to note that there is a need for current research and data concerning white collar crime and perceptions related to ethnicity and gender. While researching for previous data it has been difficult to find information within the past 7 years, most research is dated during the 1980 to 1990's. This hinders researchers showing what the impact and correlation between white-collar crime and the perception considering race and gender today compared to those dated times. There is a plethora of information concerning race and gender however there is no mention of white collar crime in those writings. This research will serve to show what current research exists as well as what testing and research can take place to clarify the hypothesis. I will conduct research on a housing community in the Township of Scotch Plains to ascertain the perceptions of individuals on the subject matter. The data will then be compiled and the research analyzed and compared to the current literature to either prove or disprove the hypothesis that white males (who benefit the most from the practice) will find white-collar crime less prevalent and damaging considering the low risk factor (Calavita,1990) then racial minorities and women."
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Contributions of Unacknowledged African-Americans, 2008.
An examination of the works and efforts of some African Americans who have remained previously unacknowledged.
1,568 words (approx. 6.3 pages), 8 sources, MLA, $ 51.95
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This paper suggests that many African-American individuals who have positively contributed to the evolution of American society have remained unknown and have been deprived of the appreciation they deserved. The paper strives to shed light on the names of a few African Americans that dedicated their lives to make a difference in society, be it through artistic achievement, scientific advances, or the fight for freedom and equality.
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"As far as the field of scientific and technological innovation, there is definitely one name that stands out in particular thanks to his remarkable efforts. Frederick McKinley Jones is a 20th century African American inventor. His main contribution to the American scientific society was the invention and patent of several items in the field of refrigeration which culminated with his refrigeration unit. He directly contributed to American history during World War II when his portable air conditioner was used by the U.S. government to preserve medicines and blood serum. He was the first African American inventor to receive the American National Medal of Technology. Aside from his inventions which changed American, and even global society, McKinley Jones can be regarded as a highly inspirational success story as he went on to become the greatest African American inventor despite the fact that he could not attend school beyond grade eight, and that he was an orphan."
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Working Class Race, 2008.
This paper studies and compares two books looking at the rights and unfair labor situations of new immigrants and newly freed blacks in the U.S.
1,788 words (approx. 7.2 pages), 2 sources, APA, $ 57.95
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The writer notes that the correlation between Eastern European late coming immigrants to the US of the late 19th and early 20th century and that of newly freed blacks during reconstruction is frequently made by social scientists and others. The writer discusses that the treatment of newly freed blacks and especially Irish immigrants was similar, as they were both seen as unending sources of low wage labor to fuel the industrial revolution in the new United States. The writer then compares books that discuss each of the two cultures, as they were subjugated and disenfranchised from social and official rights and opportunities. The writer also discusses how Noel Ignatieve, in his work, 'How the Irish Became White', looks at the issue of the grey areas of the social and political definition of "white" as it applied to new immigrants, and in particular the Irish, while in 'The Wages of Whiteness' David Roediger dissects the same issues as they applied to blacks in the US as well as others who were considered, not "white" in the culture. The writer concludes that the two works agree on many points, not the least of which is that for the Irish, and other eastern European immigrants making the choice to be identified and included may have been a strong personal challenge, as ideals from their home (and especially Ireland) were strongly aligned with abolition and the destruction of unbalanced and unfair labor situations, all of which dominated America.
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"Roediger on the other hand begins his work describing the introduction of Irish Americans to causes that revolved around the abolition of slavery. He does this by describing the influence of an Irish political and social hero, who was an ardent abolitionist and how he and his followers attempted to persuade Irish American's to come out against slavery and support causes that would abolish it.
"One manner in which these two works can be compared is through analyzing the thesis of each. Though there are clearly more messages in these full length works each author set about trying to discuss main ideas revolving around the definition of "whiteness." As the title suggests The Wages of Whiteness seeks to look at race, in part within the context of labor ..."
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Slave Population in the U.S., 2008.
This paper looks at the treatment of the slave population in the U.S. in comparison to treatment of slaves in Latin America.
989 words (approx. 4.0 pages), 4 sources, MLA, $ 35.95
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In this article, the writer notes that when it comes to the issue of the importation of slaves into the Western Hemisphere from Africa, it may come as a surprise to some that the great majority of those slaves were brought to what is now South America, not to the United States. The writer then looks at the figures of slaves and the living conditions in the U.S. and compares their lives to the lives of the slaves in Latin America. The writer maintains that one good reason that slaves were protected in the U.S., and that they were kept reasonably comfortable in many situations is that they were such an important part of the economy, especially in the south. The writer concludes that this economic fact also led to the better treatment of U.S. slaves than the treatment of slaves in Brazil.
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"So while slaves were dying in huge numbers due to the difficulties of working in the mines and in the sugar cane plantations in Brazil, many slaves in America were actually working indoors in kitchens, doing domestic work, helping white mothers raise the white children. They received, by all accounts, ample food to eat, and even were treated with some dignity in some instances.
"While there were no doubt numerous instances of brutality on the part of slave owners, there were also laws in the south, Wahl explains, that protected slaves from terrible mistreatment by their owners."
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Crime and Prejudice in the U.S., 2008.
This paper explores the problem of race, crime and injustice in the American criminal justice system.
3,432 words (approx. 13.7 pages), 21 sources, APA, $ 97.95
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The paper examines literature and statistics and clearly shows that there is an over-representation of minorities in the American criminal justice system. The paper explores the reality of bias and prejudice in society and in the justice and legal system. The paper also considers the theory that minorities are more inclined to criminal behavior due to social and economic factors. The paper concludes that, other factors notwithstanding, there is definitely a certain amount of prejudice in the system that has to be eradicated.
The paper includes graphs and charts.
Outline:
Introduction
Crime Rates and Race
Incarceration Rates and Race
Causative Factors
Other Causative Factors
Conclusion: The Consequences of Prejudice
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"The link between race and crime in the United States is one that is not often well understood and has only been fully discussed and analyzed in detail fairly recently. There are many myths and supposition that exist with regards to the connection between race and crime - including the assumption in some quarters that some race or ethnic groups are naturally more prone to crime. The reality of bias and prejudice has to be taken account of on many levels in society, as well as in the justice and legal system. This is a cause for concern and will be a central focus of this study."
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