| Papers [31-40] of 3268 :: [Page 4 of 327] | | Go to page : <— 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 —> | |
|
|
Robert Gould Shaw, 2008.
A look at the life and heroism of Robert Gould Shaw, leader of the black 54th Massachusetts Infantry Regiment during the Civil War.
2,026 words (approx. 8.1 pages), 6 sources, APA, $ 64.95
»
Click here to show/hide summary
Abstract
The paper describes the early life of Robert Shaw and his appointment as Colonel of the 54th Massachusetts Regiment. The paper paints a picture of how Robert bravely died while leading his regiment in battle against the Confederate rebels. The paper discusses how despite its minor contribution to the overall outcome of the Civil War, the 54th regiment contributed a lot to the survival of the Union and the abolition of slavery.
From the Paper
"Robert Gould Shaw's biographer describes him as "an ordinary soldier" but "an extraordinary leader," the best that America could be. He led the colored 54th Massachusetts Infantry Regiment, which launched a deathly attack on Fort Wagner, a Confederate base. This Regiment was an experimental unit intended to test the capabilities of Black officers and enlisted soldiers. Shaw proved his courage not only in the face of death but also to ridicule by his peers. He may not be as prominent as founding fathers or major thinkers but he has his concrete place in American history."
| |
|
Recidivism and African-American Juvenile Offenders, 2008.
An examination of recidivism rates of African-American juvenile offenders and the need for future research of the issue.
4,469 words (approx. 17.9 pages), 10 sources, APA, $ 116.95
»
Click here to show/hide summary
Abstract
This paper provides an in-depth analysis of the recidivism rates of African American juvenile offenders, including a theoretical background and an outline of the contributions to the field of juvenile justice. It includes critiques and suggestions for future research and concludes with policy implications regarding recidivism rates of African-American juvenile drug offenders.
Table of Contents:
Introduction
Theoretical Background
Literature Review
Contributions to the Field of Juvenile Justice
Policy Implications
Critiques of the Juvenile Justice System
Suggestions for Future Research
Conclusion
From the Paper
"A review of the literature indicates that although recidivism rates among African American juvenile drug offenders remain very high, there are other methods of addressing the problem. The available research indicates that juvenile diversion programs reduce criminal justice system costs and are more cost-effective than traditional processing. One of the difficulties faced by diversion programs is that most programs are able to deal with only two or three percent of cases charged and may have difficulty demonstrating a downstream impact on recidivism. Finally, juvenile justice and recidivism necessitates more research studies, as there still remain many questions on how to prevent recidivism from occurring."
| |
|
Political Contributions of John Brown, 2008.
A portrayal of the life history of John Brown, an abolitionist and one of the most controversial figures in American history.
1,816 words (approx. 7.3 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 58.95
»
Click here to show/hide summary
Abstract
The paper discusses the biography of John Brown (1800-1859). The paper notes that, to his admirers, Brown symbolizes the highest ideals of equality and democracy, and is idolized as a saint, martyr and a steadfast warrior, who unselfishly sacrificed his life for ending the despicable institution of slavery. On the other hand, to his detractors, he has been branded as a murderer, a horse thief, a dishonest businessman, and an insane fanatic, who used the antislavery cause to disguise his personal and business failures. The paper comments that most historians agree that his execution in 1859 sparked the deadliest conflict in US history--the American Civil War, that resulted in untold violence but also ended slavery in the country. This paper contains a brief personal biography of John Brown and focuses on his political contributions.
From the Paper
"All those who opposed slavery faced brutal prosecution or worse. Brown's sons urged their father to provide help by imploring that the free-soilers in Kansas needed arms, "more than we need bread." Heeding the call, "old" John Brown began a campaign for raising money and weapons and left for Kansas in August 1855. On May 21, 1856, pro-slavery rioters torched buildings in the free-soil stronghold of Lawrence, Kansas. This act, to Brown's mind was the last straw. He decided to give the Southerners a taste of their own medicine by organizing an attack on the homes of pro-slavers in Pottawatomie Creek where Brown's men split open the skulls of five people in a brutal display of "biblical retribution." Brown's supporters have justified the killings as a "long-delayed retaliation for years of Southern violence against abolitionists and against blacks", while his detractors dub it as a clear cut case of terrorism. Predictably, the killings that came to be known as the "Pottawatomie Massacre" ignited was an all-out civil war in Kansas."
| |
|
Single Parenting, 2008.
A portrayal of the problems encountered by single parents and their children.
1,789 words (approx. 7.2 pages), 8 sources, APA, $ 57.95
»
Click here to show/hide summary
Abstract
The paper discusses the subject of single parenting, the demographics, contributing factors and issues with which single parents have to contend. The paper comments that the large percentage of single parents fall into the African American or Latin American racial / cultural origin group and highlights the reasons, needs and the problems experienced by this specific group and, more specifically, the effect that this has on the offspring.
From the Paper
"Who are the single-parents? Where do they live? The vast majority of single parents are women, are of African American or Latin American racial / cultural origin, are below the national average for household income, are below the age of thirty when they first became a single parent, and therefore a significant number of the children of single parents are living in conditions that would be potentially much better were there to be two wage earners in the home."
| |
|
Race and Identity, 2008.
A comparison of Barak Obama's memoir "Dreams of My Father" and Maxine Hong Kingston's "The Woman Warrior".
1,695 words (approx. 6.8 pages), 2 sources, MLA, $ 54.95
»
Click here to show/hide summary
Abstract
The paper examines Barak Obama's memoir "Dreams of My Father" and Maxine Hong Kingston's "The Woman Warrior" that are both tales of a search for a sense of a stable personal identity. The paper shows how their quest for identity is found through explorations of the past lives of the members of their families, as well as moving forward into the future as an adult. The paper concludes that both texts are powerful in their portrayal of identity as not merely a personal psychological crisis, but a national, cultural and familial challenge.
From the Paper
"However, Obama's quest remains an individualistic quest to find himself, despite the title of his work that he is looking for his father. When he actually encounters his father in the flesh, he experiences a sense of displacement from his idealized African roots, as well as a sense of homecoming. Kingston's work, in contrast, because of its narrative structure, seamlessly blends the tales of her female family members and her own struggle for selfhood together, without the same level of anxiety of the need to separate and develop a distinction from her Chinese values."
| |
|
Slavery Narratives, 2008.
A comparison of Harriet Jacobs' "Incidents in the Life of a Slave Girl" and Frederick Douglass' "Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass".
873 words (approx. 3.5 pages), 0 sources, $ 31.95
»
Click here to show/hide summary
Abstract
The paper examines how, basing their arguments on personal testimony, Harriet Jacobs in "Incidents in the Life of a Slave Girl" and Frederick Douglass in "Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass" both argue against the institution of slavery. The paper discusses how both authors use logic and touch upon the issues of gender, the state support of slavery, morality and a derision of religion. The paper posits that because these narratives share similar rhetorical foundations, neither is more effective than the other.
From the Paper
"Basing their arguments on personal testimony, Harriet Jacobs and Frederick Douglass both argue against the institution of slavery. Both Jacobs' "Incidents in the Life of a Slave Girl" and Douglass' "Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass" contain graphic imagery. On a purely emotional level, the two slave narratives offer poignant proof that slavery is an unjustifiable social institution. However, Jacobs and Douglass also rely on logic in their respective arguments. Their rhetoric is clear, pointing out flaws in the apologists' arguments."
| |
|
Intercultural Communication, 2008.
This paper explores the treatment of African-Americans and Hispanic-Americans in American culture today.
2,476 words (approx. 9.9 pages), 9 sources, APA, $ 75.95
»
Click here to show/hide summary
Abstract
This paper analyzes the current position of both African Americans and Hispanic Americans in the United States. Through analyzing the similarities and differences among African Americans and Hispanic Americans - both in terms of history and the present day - the paper attempts to show why these two dominant minorities are in fact vital to the future of the United States work force, while dispelling the myth of the Hispanic American "threat" to the US.
Outline:
Abstract
Introduction
History
Subculture
Nation
Institutional Networks
Conclusion
From the Paper
"The history of African Americans in the United States stretches back to the Atlantic slave trade. The vast majority of African Americans are descendants of slaves that were sold by the British to North America. By the year 1860, it is believed that there were approximately 3.5 million slaves in the United States (Boddy-Evans, N.D.) Three years later during the American Civil War, President Abraham Lincoln would sign the Emancipation Proclamation, effectively freeing all slaves in American territory (Lincoln, 1862). This was far from the end of African Americans' travails, however. In the 20th century, states in the southern United States would pass laws to enforce segregation."
| |
|
Death Penalty and Race, 2008.
This paper explores the implications of racial prejudice on the death penalty.
4,704 words (approx. 18.8 pages), 5 sources, APA, $ 121.95
»
Click here to show/hide summary
Abstract
The paper takes the position against the death penalty and examines the theoretical models of criminal justice known as criminal justice as oppression. The paper explores the contention of many that the application of the death penalty is itself discriminatory and unfair to minorities. The paper looks at many studies that prove the effects of racial bias on the application of the death penalty.
Outline:
Introduction
Criminal Justice as Oppression
Capital Punishment
Ongoing Debate
Outcome for Capital Punishment
Conclusion
From the Paper
"Arguments have raged for decades about the use of capital punishment in the United States, with some holding that there is a need for society to express its disapproval for certain acts by ending the life of the convicted person, while others see this as an act outside the boundaries of what a civilized society should do. The discussion can be much more complex, beginning with assumptions about why the death penalty is used at all, how well these reasons can be supported, how likely it is that a mistake will be made, and so on. Fairness is always an issue in these discussions, referring to fairness to the accused, fairness to the victim, and even fairness to society at large and to any future victims if a murderer is free to kill again."
| |
|
Harlem Culture, 2008.
An examination of the economic and political views of Harlem.
9,112 words (approx. 36.4 pages), 20 sources, MLA, $ 189.95
»
Click here to show/hide summary
Abstract
This paper looks at whether the city of Harlem in New York should be viewed as a cancer in the heart of the city or a cultural emergence point for different minority groups is hard to give. Specifically, the paper looks at how, the African-American culture, which developed in the poor homes of Harlem, is essential for underlining the diversity of the US cultural environment and, at the same time, stands out as the fruit of the tormented existence of the Black people, in a way, similar to the actual struggling experience of the creation of the United States.
Table of Contents:
Introduction
An Economic View of Harlem
The Politics of Harlem
Conclusion
From the Paper
"Overall, it can be concluded that a proper answer to the issue of Harlem being either a cancer in the heart of the city or a cultural emergence point for different minority groups is hard to give. There are various factors that must be taken into consideration. On the one hand, indeed, there are economic problems the black community has struggled with throughout time which did not allow them to actually attain a higher life style. But at the same time, these economic distresses can also be seen as the result of the discriminatory attitudes of the white majority. Also, the cultural issue is important. The Harlem has been indeed the point of reference for the black community because it enabled artists to freely express themselves and explore their diverse beliefs. From this point of view, it would be fair to say that Harlem brought an important contribution to the cultural spectrum of the US. Finally, the political environment, not necessarily in terms of political leaders, but rather in terms of action leaders played a significant part in determining the place of Harlem on the New York map. Thus, the Jews proved to be great entrepreneurs, the Puerto Ricans worthy representatives of their nationality, and the blacks a vital part of the city. Nonetheless, according to certain theories, these groups will never enter in full assimilation and at the same time will always be the target of discriminatory behavior."
| |
|
The Life of a Slave Child, 2008.
A critical analysis of "Born in Bondage: Growing Up Enslaved in the Antebellum South" by Marie Jenkins Schwartz.
1,770 words (approx. 7.1 pages), 1 source, MLA, $ 57.95
»
Click here to show/hide summary
Abstract
The paper examines "Born in Bondage: Growing Up Enslaved in the Antebellum South" that looks at the lives of children under the height of Southern slavery and how they were essentially considered economic assets. The paper contends that Schwartz fails to fully explore the emotional attachment slave owners developed toward slave children, and the lengths the slave community would go to in order to safeguard the children. The paper asserts that by expanding on these two key issues, Schwartz could have provided a more holistic overview of what it was like to live as a slave child.
Outline:
Introduction
Schwartz and the Lives of Slave Children
Owners and Slave Children
Slaves as Lobbyists
Conclusion
From the Paper
"In Born in Bondage: Growing Up Enslaved in the Antebellum South, Marie Jenkins Schwartz offers a look at the typical life of a slave child, from fetal development through early adulthood (Schwartz, 2000). Schwartz uses a variety of tools, such as testimony from former slaves and slave owners, to construct a detailed account of how primarily economic factors influenced how slave children were raised. In the process of developing this argument, Schwartz offers an intriguing glimpse at two lines of inquiry that are not fully developed in her work. By focusing too heavily on the economic nature of the relationship between slave children, their owners, and the slave community, Schwartz fails to appreciate the emotional attachment some owners developed with the children, and the role slave community activism played in the children's upbringing."
|
|
|