Analyzing and Providing Solutions for Racism
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This 5 page paper examines various paradigms to examine racism. It is decided that the conflict perspective is best. Solutions for racism are discussed and a proposal is made. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
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Anthropology: The Political Functions of Supernatural Rituals; The Misunderstanding of Civilization; and, The Values of American Culture with Comments on the Distribution of Wealth and Public Education
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This is a 4 page paper discussing supernatural rituals and political power, misunderstanding and civilization, and individualism within American culture. Three central ideas within modern day anthropology are discussed, namely: the political functions of supernatural rituals; the misunderstanding of civilization; and, the core values of American culture in relation to the unequal distribution of wealth and the public education system. Supernatural rituals have a political function which can be twofold: those who are influential within the religious structure in society carry that power beyond the ritual itself; and, politically, those who wish the support of a large population within society can align themselves with a religious group. Misunderstanding and illusions for truth are part of the realizations of a young daughter in Barbara Kingsolver’s novel “The Poisonwood Bible” but these ideas are applied to anyone’s idea of his or her own civilization which becomes wholly dependent and built on one society but is inapplicable to another. Finally, the idea of “individualism” within the United States has become so profound that those who are wealthy within the U.S. (including the government itself) have done little for those who are less fortunate. This is well reflected in the high poverty rates in the country and the public school system which is unable to meet the basic needs of its citizens. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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Anti-Oppression; The Role of the Law
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This 8 page paper considers what role the law can play in reducing different forms of oppression. The writer looks not only at legislation, but the way in which the law may be used to promote and support models of social change and change attitudes as well as behaviour. The bibliography cites 11 sources.
Filename: TEantiop.rtf

Anti-Racism and Multiculturalism in the UK
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This 8 page paper consider the issue of anti racism and multiculturalism. The writer demonstrates why there is a need for anti-racist policies and legislation, and also why anti racism does not automatically lead to multiculturalism. The bibliography cites 10 sources.
Filename: TEracmul.rtf

Appalachia: Culture and Social Problems
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A 12 page consideration of the history and contemporary state of the souther Appalachians. This paper approaches the region from the perspective of a professional counselor that hopes to work there. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
Filename: PPappalachia.rtf

Arguments For And Against English Only Laws In The United States
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4 pages in length. The debate over whether English-only laws will actually help or hinder the issues of social and cultural determinism is one that has both sides in an uproar. A number of recent events and protests have made it clear that there exists a distinct dividing line with regard to the inherent benefits of a bilingual American society. Not only is this concept a hot potato within the ethnic community, but it has also served to touch upon a raw nerve with the general public, as well. No bibliography.
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Arguments Opposing Illegal Immigration
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A 4 page paper opposing illegal immigration. Arguing against illegal immigration is difficult because the very stance raises the ire of well-meaning liberals and offends the sensibilities of many who are far more conservative. Further, those of us who are not of 100 percent Native American heritage are products of immigration ourselves. These difficulties do nothing to alter the facts of illegal immigration, however. Citizens and structures are not prepared for such high numbers of individuals, and the effect is that our judicial system, labor markets and social support systems are overwhelmed. The US needs to establish and enforce immigration control measures, welcoming most but maintaining control of when they arrive and how they survive once they are across the border. Bibliography lists 11 sources.
Filename: KSsocIllegalImm.rtf

ARNOLD SCHWARZENEGGER AND LEADERSHIP
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This 4-page paper covers Arnold Schwarzenegger and his leadership abilities, comparing them to Kouzes' and Posner's five practices and 10 commitments. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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Article Analysis and Problem Statement: Killing in New Orleans
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This 4 page paper analyzes an article about the "cycle of killing" in New Orleans; states the problem and suggests solutions. Bibliography lists 1 source.
Filename: HVKillNO.rtf

Articulations of Race
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A 6 page research paper/essay that explores the debates between essentialist and instrumentalist conceptualizations in regards to classes and nations and race (Dufour). Basically, essentialism is the belief that specific categories of entities will share a specific set of characteristics, which can be viewed as their “essence.” Contemporary proponents of identity politics oppose essentialism and consider that ethnicity, rather than consisting of fixed traits is a social construct. This examination of literature explores the various ways in which race is articulated, specifically focusing on the differences between those perspectives that are essentialist in nature and those that are instrumentalist, i.e. constructivist, in nature. Bibliography lists 12 sources.
Filename: khartrac.rtf