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Cultural Diversity

  • 8 page paper

This 8 page paper provides a discussion on cultural diversity, both within the United States and other countries. There is a focus on the work of Dutch professor Geert Hofstede. His studies, as well as others, concerning cultural diversity and related programs are explored. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 5 page research paper that examines the social and political climate of Argentina in the 1930s and 40s. The writer describes how the promise of democracy disappeared in Argentina at the beginning of the Great Depression and discusses the political and social factors that continued to thwart democratic reform for the next several decades. ...

7 pages in length. A review of the book by William Ryan in which he focuses on the fact that society tends to place the blame of societal ills on those people who are actually victims of society as well. For instance, rather than placing blame on those who live in abject poverty ...

A 5 page research paper that examines The Decameron, by fourteenth century Italian storyteller, poet and humanist Giovanni Boccaccio. The writer argues that this work serves as a window in time that reveals to modern readers the world of the Middle Ages and the horror that engulfed that world with the coming of the Black ...

A 5 page overview of the factors which have affected Native American culture. Defines Native American culture as being composed of a number of distinctive components. Relates the concern that while the number of Native Americans may be increasing, the cultures of many groups are being lost as they associate more and more with mainstream ...

A 5 page analysis of essays in Crossing Cultures: Readings for Composition, edited by Myrna Knepler, et al. The writer uses the essays as a springboard towards a fuller understanding of multiculturalism. No additional sources cited.

6 pages in length. Explains stereotyping, prejudice, and discrimination, why people engage in these practices and how we can reduce such. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

5 pages. The author looks at how the United States viewed the influx of immigrants to the United States in the 1920's. It is said that America viewed itself as having an open door policy, but the truth was that many resented the rush of immigrants to our country. In reality, generations had ...

6 pages in length. Focuses mainly on Japanese and Mexican immigrants, but can be applied to any. The author discusses the difficulties faced by the immigrant today and how it affects their ability to adapt to their new life in the United States. Language difficulty, finding a job and facing discrimination are ...

An 8 page discussion of the prejudices and attempts at cultural annihilation which have occurred, and are occurring, right here in the United States. Relates our role in prejudice and injustices throughout the world as well and discusses how these prejudices are based not just on race and ethnicity but also on money. Bibliography lists 7 sources. ...

A 5 page paper which discusses how the Latino population is treated in the food industry in this country. The information obtainable indicates that there is no solid proof of the exploitation of the Latino population in the food industry today. That, however, perhaps only indicates that in larger areas, or areas where Latinos know their legal rights, and ...

A 2 page discussion of the role of media in inspiring deviant behavior. Relates the broad range of media which have been guilty of inspiring criminal activity including talk radio, movies and the news. Cautions that while the method of delivery and even the intent is different each can have an adverse impact on criminal deviancy. Bibliography ...

A 6 page research paper that investigates the various meanings for the terms "race" and "ethnicity." Bibliography lists 8 sources.

A 6 page research paper that examines the effects of globalization on race relations and racial identity. The writer examines theories pertaining to these subjects and examines why racism is still prevalent and increasing in the world today. Bibliography lists 8 sources.

This 5 page report discusses the experiences of Haitians that have immigrated to the United States. The struggles faced by immigrants has always been one requiring a great deal of personal determination in the midst of hardship, whether it was the Irish and Italians at the start of the 20th century or the Central Americans and Haitians in the last decades ...

A 7 page overview of the Supreme Court rulings which apply to Affirmative Action and Equal Protection. Includes a discussion of Brown v. Board of Education, Korematsu v. United States, Loving v. Virginia, Palmore v. Sidoti, Plessy v. Ferguson, and Regents of the University of California v. Bakke. Examines the applicability of Justice ...

"Breaking the Surface"

  • 5 page paper

A 5 page paper which discusses the book "Breaking the Surface" by Greg Louganis with Eric Marcus, and illustrates various concerns involving human diversity. The book is compared and contrasted with "All God's Children Need Traveling Shoes" by Maya Angelou in these particular regards. No additional sources cited.

This 8 page paper looks at the great divide in terms of employment for immigrants. While some immigrants, such as those from India and Pakistan are given preference, those from many other countries are treated poorly. The problem is evaluated. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

An 8 page paper. Two primary types of conflict are discussed - affective and cognitive. Racial conflict is explored from different aspects and related to the theories. Finally, various conflicts that could occur in the black male population are identified and related to conflict theory. Bibliography lists 9 sources.

A 9 page overview of racial and ethnic relations in the United States and the world. Relies primarily on Martin N. Marger's "Race and Ethnic Relations : American And Global Perspectives", Jennifer L. Hoschild's "Race, Class, And The Soul of the Nation : Facing Up To The American Dream" and Elaine Bell Kaplan's "Not our kind ...

6 pages in length. The writer addresses personal identity and racial intolerance as they relate to cultural diversity. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

5 pages in length. describes the various factors that have contributed to the disappearance of work in the inner city ghettos. Wilson describes the Ghetto related behaviors and how these behaviors are linked to the disappearance of work. Bibliography lists 1 source.

This 5 page paper explores Stephen Steinberg's 1989 book The Ethnic Myth that examines race, ethnicity and class in America. Brooklyn, New York is used as an example to explore this CUNY professor's work. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 9 page paper that explores specific questions related to the American middle class population. The paper is formateed as a case staudy that uses U.S. Census Bureau data as the source of invormaiton. Three questions are addressed: 1.) Has the proportional aggregate income of the "middle class" in American changed since 1950? 2.) Has ...

Progress

  • 5 page paper

During the last 150 years dramatic technological and social changes have transformed practically every aspect of American life in the name of 'progress'. This 5 page paper argues that equal rights has been the foundation for positive change in the social structure as the 19th century moved into the twentieth. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

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