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Feminism in Native America, 2007.
An analysis of feminism in Native America and its impact on native communities.
1,172 words (approx. 4.7 pages), 4 sources, APA, $ 40.95
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This paper discusses feminism in Native America. It begins by describing various forms of feminism and discussing three waves of feminism. It then links feminism in Native America to the third wave, which includes ecofeminism, postcolonial feminism, generational, youth feminism and embodiment, nature, culture and dualism. The paper goes on to discuss the implications of this form of feminism on the native communities.
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"Regardless of its origins in Native communities, sexism operates with full force today and requires strategies that directly address it. Smith believes that before Native peoples fight for the future of their nations, they must decide who is included in the nation. Gender justice is often articulated as being a separate issue from issues of survival for indigenous peoples, and such an understanding presupposes that "we could actually decolonize without addressing sexism, which ignores the fact that it has been precisely through gender violence that we have lost our lands in the first place," argues Smith."
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Multicultural Human Services, 2006.
This paper examines the need to increase human services for the growing multicultural sub-population.
1,125 words (approx. 4.5 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 38.95
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This paper explains that, despite the phenomenal growth of diverse groups, especially from the Asia-Pacific region, there is a particular need for proper care for mental health services to meet appropriately the needs of minorities in the U.S., which is a multicultural country. The author stresses that the Surgeon General's report indicates clearly the ticking time bomb associated with this issue. The paper relates that continuing to not meet this need effectively means that (1) these people can not become a part of mainstream society and contribute to the growth of the economy and that (2) people with mental problems are a breeding ground for drug trafficking and crime.
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"...The Samaritan's report published by mind.org mentions that because of the lack of provision of mental health services, 67% of suicidal young men have experienced bullying and violence. The condition of the old people is still worse. Having been transplanted into an alien land, they suffer from alienation and loneliness, depression and feeling of guilt. They also suffer from specific hormonal and physiological changes with the result that this major group of population is compromised by illness primarily resulting from mental health. Emotionally they suffer from depression as a result of viropause and menopause."
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Interracial Couples and Adoption, 2006.
This paper discusses the issue of adoption of children by interracial couples, transracial adoptions, which presents an ethical dilemma for social workers.
2,620 words (approx. 10.5 pages), 11 sources, APA, $ 78.95
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This paper explains that racial issues can be particularly difficult for the social worker to handle because skin color represents an extremely controversial issue. The author points out that interracial couples are a particular challenge for the social worker because either a black child or a white child will have one parent that is not of the same ethnicity. The paper relates that some people feel that children, placed into homes that are not homogeneous in ethnic or racial makeup and not consistent with the child's own race, can be harmful to the child; however, the paper concludes that transracial couples should be allowed to adopt because otherwise these children, who are left in non-permanent homes while awaiting the availability of same-race adoptive parents, will suffer more severe damage, such as non-attachment disorders. The paper includes several quotations.
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"This organization's public announcement of this stance nearly stopped all trans-racial adoptions from taking place in the next few years, and the insistence that foster homes and institutional holdings were better for Black children than being in a White household had a large impact on how children of nonwhite ethnicity would be handled in coming decades. In fact, the Child Welfare League of America revised the 1968 standards in 1973 to actually state that same-race placements for children were always better than interracial placements."
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Muslims in Europe, 2007.
A discussion on Muslims in Europe in the aftermath of the 9/11 terrorist attacks.
3,762 words (approx. 15.0 pages), 21 sources, APA, $ 103.95
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The paper discusses how the impact of the terrorist attack on September 11, 2001 and subsequent terrorist related events have had a profound and far-reaching impact on the situation of Muslims in Europe. The paper explores how the very structure of Muslim life, as well as the way that they are perceived in Europe, has undergone a significant change. The paper examines how, while the integration of the Islamic religion and culture in Europe was problematic before the events of 9/11, the situation has been exacerbated by the events of 9/11 and has impacted a variety of aspects of Muslim life.
Outline:
1.0. Introduction
1.1. Research methodology
2.0. The situation of Muslims in Europe: before and after 9/11
2.1. Historical antecedents
2.2. The impact of 9/11
2.3. Prejudice and discrimination
2.3.1. The media
2.3.2. Right wing groups and prejudice
2.3.3. The creation of terrorism
2.3.4. Polices and the Law
2.3.5 Religious intolerance
2.3.5. Economic Prejudice And Related Factors
2.4. Muslim Identity
3.0. Conclusion
References
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"The youth, who now make up the majority of Muslims in Europe, find themselves in a situation of cultural and identity crisis. They are caught between their traditions and the culture of their parents and European culture. However, the effect of recent world events has worsened their situation and they find themselves in counties "...which either refuses to accept them as bona fide members of society or--often--actively discriminates against them on the basis of their "otherness". "
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Minority Politics, 2007.
This paper explores how the interests of minority groups are represented in the government of a country.
3,513 words (approx. 14.1 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 98.95
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The paper discusses how the representation of minority groups is better insured in district elections, because there is a greater chance for the options of the minority groups to be materialized. The paper shows how despite the increased efforts to create an equal society and to offer minority groups similar treatment, it is still a matter of debate whether power holders can succeed in combining majority and minority interests. The paper explains how minority groups have always represented a sensitive issue for every social policy, regardless of the historical background. Yet, the paper contends that it is important for minority groups to take part and get involved in political life as it is the only way through which a democratic society will acknowledge the merits of any individual or group.
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"The government is, first and foremost considered to be the supreme executive authority in the state. However, at the same time it can be perceived as the source of all federal, state, local and district decisions. Therefore, the impact and role it plays in the life of a minority group or in an individual's political representation can be the outcome of both perspectives"
"The Government, through its influence over the state authorities is able to play a role in the life of a politician who represents the interests of a minority group. This can be perceived from the very beginning of the electoral participation."
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"A Different Mirror", 2007.
A review of multiculturalism and the need for tolerance as discussed in the book "A Different Mirror: A History of Multicultural America," written by Ronald Takaki.
974 words (approx. 3.9 pages), 1 source, MLA, $ 34.95
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This paper introduces, discusses and analyzes the book "A Different Mirror: A History of Multicultural America," written by Ronald Takaki. Specifically, it summarizes parts three and four of the book, which focus on "distances" between cultures and "crossings" and what the mirror may hold for the future. The paper concludes with Takaki's advice that we all came from different shores in the beginning and that our stories and history have many more commonalities than differences.
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"Mexican migrant workers form another facet of this multicultural mirror in America. They too crossed the border into America hoping for opportunity and jobs. What they found, like so many others, was backbreaking work in the fields of the West. This section indicates how Chicano and American workers were paid far different wages, even doing the same jobs, and they, also like many others, created their own communities, the barrios, where they felt comfortable and secure. They also worked in a number of other low-paying professions, and often sent money home to their relatives to support them. The compelling issue among all these immigrants is their desire for a better life, and their need to retain at least some of their own culture. This seems to be the biggest problem with Americans, who expect immigrants to immediately become Americanized and forget their old lives and cultures. For many, this is simply not possible and desirable. The mirror is different for all, and that is one of the strongest points the author makes throughout this section of the book."
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At-Risk Youth, 2007.
This paper addresses the needs of at-risk youth, defined for this paper as learning disabled minority students.
1,764 words (approx. 7.1 pages), 9 sources, MLA, $ 56.95
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The paper focuses on learning disabled minority students who possess social, economic and academic problems that challenge their ability to succeed in college and within a professional or career context. The paper discusses how multiple problems and conflicts face the minority learning disabled community. The paper shows how despite the Disabilities Act of 1973, minority students with learning disabilities still face many barriers to their success and well being. The paper presents strategies for successful integration and concludes that it is vital for educators, family members, employers and community members to avoid labeling this at-risk population and to instead focus on the abilities these students have to offer their communities and families.
Outline:
At-Risk Community Overview
Overview Strategic Plan for Engaging Community
Strategies for Integration
Conclusions/Recommendations
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"An ecological systems perspective suggests that a family-centered approach represents a new paradigm for sociologists interested in shifting away from medical models to discover new methods for diagnosing and treating problems within families using an ecological model (Connard & Novick, 1996). This model provides the foundation for a family centered approach which focuses on the following elements: creating effective partnerships within the family context, supporting family and child development through enhanced relationships, building the community environment surrounding families to provide education, resources and support and linking families with community support programs so that participation between the family and community is two way."
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Multiculturalism and Education, 2007.
A discussion on how teachers can promote a multicultural perspective in their teaching.
1,099 words (approx. 4.4 pages), 1 source, MLA, $ 38.95
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The paper discusses how stereotypes and myths about various ethnic groups often begin in early childhood, and therefore the early childhood educator stands at a particularly potent place in a child's development. The paper explores how multicultural perspectives extend beyond ethnicity and culture, and also includes gender and disabilities. The paper concludes that curriculum changes will eventually reflect a multicultural perspective, through a reexamination of textbook material and standardized tests. Until then, teachers can do a lot to promote multiculturalism in their classrooms.
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"Once teachers are in the classroom they can work to actively change the educational paradigm toward one governed by a multicultural perspective. There are many ways educators can teach with a multicultural perspective, and the methods will vary greatly depending on the demographics of the school, the subject specialties of the teacher, and the individual teaching style. Educators based in culturally diverse or multilingual areas of the country can capitalize on the visible diversity of their region by actively incorporating information about the various ethnicities represented at the school or community."
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Darwin and Boas, 2005.
A review of Charles Darwin and Franz Boas' regressive views of human racial progress.
1,447 words (approx. 5.8 pages), 4 sources, MLA, $ 48.95
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This paper discusses how, although Charles Darwin and Franz Boas were paradigm-shattering theorists within their respective disciplines of biology and anthropology, their analysis of race reflected the common assumptions of their era, namely that the Caucasian race was superior to races of darker complexions.
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"Thus Darwin, to justify what he sees as self evident, namely the superiority of white, supposedly civilized human society over the society of individuals in Africa and India despite appearances to the contrary instead but argue from the suspect supposition that because humans are afflicted to different degrees by different external parasites (even though flies can afflict both horses and dogs and members of many different species) that this must justify the distinction of different species of humanity. Continually, Darwin falls into bad science when creating demarcations between the races. Darwin accepts the dominant racial paradigm of his day, begins with a self-evident thesis--that the races of humanity are different, even if this is against empirically observed evidence--and uses his science to justify society's assumption. With a lack of data regarding the sterility of interspecies relationships of the kind he used to apply to animals, he still insists on the existence of different races as inherently different because of color and perceived temperament and a few anecdotes. "
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Police and Communication, 2007.
This study discusses police officers' use of non-verbal communication to those whose primary language is not English.
3,215 words (approx. 12.9 pages), 14 sources, MLA, $ 92.95
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The paper offers an analysis of police officers' ability to use verbal and non-verbal strategies to communicate in a culturally diverse community while performing police forensic service calls. The paper offers strategies for how to communicate within a culturally diverse community. The paper analyzes the use of signals and symbols, personal space and body language. The paper examines the three most common misunderstandings that happen in cross cultural communication. The paper emphasizes how non-verbal communication skills help the police and the practice of these skills earn plenty of goodwill for the police officers from the community. The paper concludes that communication is the essence of fighting crime.
Outline:
Abstract
Introduction
Analysis
Conclusion
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"A police officer has to communicate, either through language, or nonverbally, through his body language, expressions, and gestures, to the people he deals with during the course of his duties. He would be definitely able to perform his duties better, if he were to learn the basics of the diverse cultures and people he comes into contact with, and if he was able to understand their gestures and signals well. Today, the concept of community policing' is fast catching up, and it is hoped that when a police officer becomes more involved with his community, then he would be better able to fight crime, by communicating better with them. Nonverbal Communication is a type of communication that can be defined as being based on the use of signals and body language and other similar paralinguistic and non linguistic messages in order to communicate with an individual. For example, when the person's primary language is something other than English, and the other person can only communicate in the English language, then nonverbal communication would be used to communicate something to the other."
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Terrorism in Russia, 2006.
A discussion on the causes of terrorist attacks in Russia.
2,114 words (approx. 8.5 pages), 8 sources, MLA, $ 66.95
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This paper claims that in order to understand why terrorism is occurring in Russia, one has to understand the history of the area from which most of the terrorism has originated. It continues to offer an extensive description of the history of the area since 1991 and the break up of the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics (USSR). It concludes with a more objective discussion on the actions of Russia and Chechnya and investigates where the blame lies. The paper also includes facts and figures on the horrific mortality rates.
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"President Maskadov was elected in 1997, and tried to stop the growing spread of Wahhabism and organized crime but with little effect, partly because some of his assistants were involved with criminal activities themselves. Crime grew, and social conditions deteriorated. In 1998 some foreign aid workers were kidnapped along with Russia's envoy to Chechnya. At the end of the year four heads were found by a roadside. They had belonged to telecommunication workers. Such terrorist acts restricted Chechnya's economic opportunities still further. Meanwhile the violence once again spread outside Chechnya. A an apartment building in Moscow was blown up. "
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The U.S. Hispanic Community, 2007.
This paper prevents a review of the literature that looks at the Hispanic population and their lack of access to mental health services.
3,545 words (approx. 14.2 pages), 24 sources, APA, $ 99.95
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This paper explains that, as the largest growing minority group, it is essential that America's mental health experts identify the needs and implement programs, which will help Hispanic people gain access to mental health services and increase the likelihood that these services will be used. The author points out that the Hispanic population can experience some acculturation stress, which may result in a more difficult time seeking mental health services. The paper reveals that the main problems are associated with cultural and linguistic differences with counselors; however, Hispanics who had Hispanic, Spanish-speaking counselors were more likely to complete treatment. The paper includes several long quotations.
Table of Contents:
Introduction
Acculturation
Identifying the Needs of the Hispanic Population
Problems and Limitations for Hispanics to Access Mental Health Services
Recommendations
Discussion and Conclusions
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"Indeed, there are certain problems and limitations associated with mental health services and Hispanic access. According to Arellano (2004) the Surgeon General has reported that culture plays a significant role in administering mental health services to minority groups. The article explains that cultural factors tend to have an impact on all aspects of psychological health and illness. In addition, culture impacts how and whether individuals seek help, types of social supports and survival skills they utilize, types of help they seek, the shame attached to seeking psychological services, and, the definitions people correlate with their psychological problems."
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