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The Color of Our Skin, 2007.
The paper analyzes the novel "Rule of the Bone" by Russell Banks.
1,087 words (approx. 4.3 pages), 1 source, MLA, $ 37.95
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The paper focuses on the issue of racial identity in the compelling novel "Rule of the Bone." The paper discusses how the character, Bone, develops from a troubled teen who views everything around him in terms of racial identities to a young man who is confident in himself and his ideals. The paper shows that when he stops looking at people as "black" or "white" and begins to see them as they really are, simply human just like himself, he begins to develop his own personality and identity. The paper explains that this helps him mature into a strong, independent young man. The paper emphasizes Bone's realization throughout the novel that race and color are not important values in life.
From the Paper
"Bone's development as a character is closely tied to his evolving understanding of race and "whiteness." By the end of the book, he totally understands it is his race that has saved him from I-Man's fate, whether he likes it or not. After I-Man's death, he thinks to himself, "That was the other thing that had me all twisted up. Whiteness. Even more than being Doc's son it was my white skin that'd saved me from being blown away like Prince Shabba and I-Man" (Banks 342). Thus, Bone understands his whiteness sets him apart from some of the people he admires most in life."
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Stereotyping, 2006.
A look at typical behavior of stereotyping people at a glance and the effects it has on the person.
1,320 words (approx. 5.3 pages), 2 sources, MLA, $ 44.95
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This paper examines the role of stereotyping in society, both positive and negative, and assesses the purposes most commonly cited for such groupings. The paper further assesses the middle-class Caucasian male stereotype looking at both the good and bad aspects of the label.
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"Stereotypes can serve a purpose in society that is at least in part positive. The allow us to categorize and group individuals; we can make assumptions based on the historical tendencies associated with those groups on a macro scale. For example, a broad assumption regarding Hispanic culture is that it is more heavily focused on family relationships and traditional values. African Americans tend to be politically more liberal with regard to government benefits and programs. Both of these generalizations can be utilized by politicians and other entities which need to communicate with large groups of society; a politician wanting to demonstrate his understanding and empathy with the Hispanic community might focus on the need to restore a more traditional concept of the family in order to appeal to the broader demographic of Hispanics. Similarly, a community organization wishing to communicate more effectively with first-generation immigrants might run ads or public service advertisements in the native language of that group of immigrants. Although it is a stereotype to assume that first-generation immigrants are more comfortable in their native language than in English, it is a useful assumption and can increase the level and frequency of communication between groups when it is made."
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Benefits of Bilingual Education, 2007.
This paper explores the benefits of children receiving a bilingual education.
1,474 words (approx. 5.9 pages), 4 sources, APA, $ 48.95
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This paper discusses the many advantages of immersion bilingual programs for students. The author discusses a model used in Canada as a means of maintaining one's first language before acquiring another. Additionally, the author cites many advantages of children being bilingual, including ease of learning another language, increased language and cognitive skills and acceptance of other cultures.
Outline:
Greater Language and Cognitive Learning
Better Learning of other Curricula
Closing the Gaps between Student Abilities
Respect for Other Cultures
Other Benefits from Immersion Programs
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"Overall, research has shown that children in a total immersion program will experience a delay in their English language arts skills. This is normal and is to be expected, due to the lack of formal instruction in English. However, by third grade, the English literacy skills of immersion students will become equal to those of students educated in a traditional school. By fifth grade, many immersion students will surpass traditional students in English reading and writing. This happens due to a transfer of literacy skills across languages. A strong grasp of a first language provides a solid basis for the acquisition of English literacy."
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Islam and the Media, 2006.
A review of three Islamic websites.
1,172 words (approx. 4.7 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 40.95
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This paper reviews and discusses three websites in an attempt to understands how the media portrays Islam. The purpose of the paper is to help the world understand that the idea that Islam is a religion of terrorists, is a baseless accusation. According to the paper, only 2% of Muslims support terrorism.
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"Some other features such as Hawza which refers to Advanced learning are also available for those who wish to continue learning about Islam on a higher level. Since our main topic was media's handling of Islam, I browsed the library to find out if they had material concerning this important issue. Surprisingly my search generated a lot of haphazard results. I couldn't understand how I was supposed to look for this important topic if it doesn't appear in my search. I was seriously disappointed because a site that claim to contain information on Islam and boasts a large collection of articles and books should have had some articles dealing with this burning issue. Even the term terrorism which is closely aligned to what I needed to know about media and Islam, produced only three results- two of which were not even related to terrorism. Quick links also pointed to some very basic information about Islam and its two sects. "
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Domestic Violence Against African-American Women, 2006.
A discussion regarding the increase in domestic violence within the African-American community.
4,038 words (approx. 16.2 pages), 10 sources, APA, $ 109.95
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This paper reviews and discusses the statistics relating to the level of domestic violence against African-American Women. The paper further discusses the different opinions on whether race and ethnicity plays a role in determining the risk of becoming the victim of domestic violence. The paper concludes with a discussion regarding the intervention and prevention of domestic violence within this community.
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"There are different opinions on whether race and ethnicity plays a role in determining the risk of becoming the victim of domestic violence. Even so, studies have shown "different types of minorities report significantly different rates of intimate partner violence". (U.S. Department of Justice, 2000) Considering the minority groups affected, the African American represents the largest segment. In comparison to the Asian Pacific Islander, the number of women victimized by an intimate partner in lifetime is almost six times bigger, while reporting it to the American Indian/ Alaska Native, it is eight times bigger; consideration should be given to the difference in size between the minority group which would show that it is the American Indian community that reported a 37 % in women abuse; however, the data points the African American community as being one of the most affected by domestic violence in the American society (U.S. Department of Justice, 2000). "
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Cultural Racism, 2007.
An analysis of the factors required to develop racial identity and prevent cultural racism.
1,350 words (approx. 5.4 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 45.95
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This paper discusses the concept of cultural racism and the reasons that it is so prevalent in society. The paper discusses a book called "Why Are All the Black Kids Sitting in the Back of the Cafeteria" by Beverley Tatum, in which she discusses many of these issues. It presents five stages of racial identity development: pre-encounter, encounter stage, immersion/emersion, internalization and internalization/commitment. The paper concludes that Tatum suggests that change is needed to improve the problem of cultural racism.
From the Paper
"It is not easy talking to teachers who are white or of color about racism and prejudice. It is a sensitive subject that people are not used to talking about. All our lives we are told not to talk about differences, so we have to retrain ourselves. For example, when I was child and asked my parents about another child who was a different color than me, it was quickly passed over and not discussed. I don't think that most people are purposely racist. They are just unsure of how to proceed to discuss such a sensitive topic. Most of the white people I talk to either have not thought about their race and so don't feel anything or have thought about it and felt guilt and shame."
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Gender in Asian-American Literature, 2006.
A review of John Okada's 'No No Boy', Jhumpa Lahiri's 'The Namesake' and Nina Revoyr's 'Southland', focusing on the issue of gender portrayal.
1,340 words (approx. 5.4 pages), 4 sources, MLA, $ 45.95
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This paper reviews three pieces of Asian-American literature, analyzing the portrayal of gender in these novels. The three works the paper reviews are John Okada's 'No No Boy', Jhumpa Lahiri's 'The Namesake' and Nina Revoyr's 'Southland'. The paper discusses how these books do much to provide information on the Asian-American ethnic identity but, as with any other fiction, they present the authors' subjective points of view and readers must be alert to their ethnic authenticity and transnational analytic limitations.
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"On the one hand Ma rejects western culture for herself and her children, but Ichiro is still drawn by American culture and disregards most of Ma's nationalistic beliefs. She is unwilling to accept his rejection and pretends it is due to his illness: "We will talk later when you are feeling better... Think more deeply and your doubts will disappear. You are my son, Ichiro" (Okada 15). Ichiro sees that "Ma is the rock that's always hammering, pounding, pounding, pounding in her unobtrusive, determined, fanatical way until there's nothing left to call one's self. She's cursed me with her meanness and the hatred that you cannot see but which is always hating..."(Okada 12). Yet, on the other hand, Mr. and Mrs. Yamada came to the U.S. to give their sons the opportunity to have an American education "which would make them better men in Japan" (205). "
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Mental Health and Language, 2007.
This paper discusses how language differences can affect counselling and treatment.
4,808 words (approx. 19.2 pages), 15 sources, MLA, $ 123.95
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In this article, the writer examines how the under-utilization of mental health services by Hispanics has been a growing concern in research and clinical practice. The writer notes that language differences may be perhaps the most important stumbling block to the effective counseling and assessment of this population. The writer looks carefully at this issue and determines how much treatment is affected and whether there is anything that can to done to help Hispanics get better mental health treatment, even if they cannot speak English, or cannot speak it well. The writer points out that when clients and their therapists cannot communicate in the same language, they can often misunderstand each other, and this makes it very difficult to interact and provide what is needed by the therapeutic relationship. Further the writer highlights that since this is the case, mental health services are very under-utilized by the Hispanic population, and this issue must be addressed if this population is to be helped.
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"The interaction between therapists and their patients has long been a subject of study. Usually, these studies relate to Caucasian therapists and how their Caucasian clients respond to them. It seems as though there is the greater amount of Caucasian people in the therapy profession, and therefore the relationship between Caucasian therapists and Caucasian patients is easier to study. While it is true that there are many Caucasian therapists, there are also many therapists out there with a different ethnic background. Some are African-American, as well as Native American, Asian, Hispanic, and other nationalities. There are also many patients with a different ethnic background, and many of these individuals do not speak English, or do not speak it well enough to really communicate their thoughts and feelings in a therapeutic setting. While Hispanics are the main focus here, others will also be mentioned briefly, to shed some light on how large the actual problem is."
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Diversity in Health Care, 2007.
An analysis of the need for skills to deal with people of differing cultural backgrounds in the health care system.
1,086 words (approx. 4.3 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 37.95
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This paper discusses cultural diversity within the health care system in the United States. The paper discusses the different needs and requirements for dealing with cultural diversity, both within the hospital system and also in private practices. It looks at the skills that are needed by doctors, nurses and administrative staff within the health care profession in order to make people of all ethnicities welcome and comfortable.
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"It isn't enough that the doctors, or doctors and nurses, have developed cultural awareness and sensitivity. Every person on the office staff will interact with patients in some way, and all need to be aware of how their actions can help someone, for instance with a significant language barrier, get quality health care. Medical care does not begin and end with exams and treatments. The patients must set appointments, discuss insurance problems, provide important information, and understand instructions. Those encounters may have more effect on the person's medical decisions than the doctor's care. Unfortunately, a significant number of minority patients feel they have negative experiences that can range from insensitivity to discrimination when dealing with a practice's office staff (NCCC)."
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Iraqi Women in the U.K., 2007.
A study of re-settlement experiences of Iraqi-Kurdish women migrants in the U.K.
4,712 words (approx. 18.8 pages), 25 sources, MLA, $ 121.95
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The objective of this paper is to conduct a review of literature relating to the re-settlement experiences of Iraqi-Kurdish Muslim women asylum seekers who currently live in the Dover area. It examines how the plight of the migrant and refugee Iraqi-Kurdish women is one that is complex in that the country of origin and the country of destination have differential rules of law and society. It also discusses how this can be defined in terms of acceptable or illegal behavior in the treatment of women.
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Objective
Introduction
Profile of the Kurdish People
History of the Kurdish People
Western Media Propaganda has Negatively Affected Perception of the Kurds
The Demands of Kurdish Women upon the Government Relating to Education
Healthcare is Almost Non-Existent for Kurdish Refugee and Immigrant Women
Factors in the Lives of Kurdish Refugee and Immigrant Women
Postmodernism and Feminism
Human Rights Watch Urges E.U. to Establish Definition of Fundamental Rights
Current State of Affairs for Refugees and Migrant People in Britain
Migration has Gender-Dimension
Battered Migrant, Refugee and Immigrant Women - Legal Aspects
Summary of Literature Review
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"The Kurds are a diverse ethnic group living across Turkey, Iran, Iraq, Syria and provinces of the former USSR. The Kurds have suffered persecution because of being 'stateless' and persecution in Iraq has been the most noted. Women hold a high place in the family of the Kurdish clans which are based on paternal lines. (Cultural Diversity in Health, 2006) The Kurdish people are reported to be the single largest ethnic group in the world without a country of their own. The area called Kurdistan is home to 25 million of these people which is a mountainous region stretching some 200,000 miles from the southeastern edge of Turkey, along the Syrian northeastern border touching north Iraq and west Iran. Those who flee the era do so to the Middle East, Central Asia, Australia Europe and North America. "
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Competent Counseling, 2007.
This paper discusses 'best practice' counseling, with a focus on African-American and Hispanic-American patients.
3,769 words (approx. 15.1 pages), 21 sources, MLA, $ 103.95
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The paper reviews the treatment literature for Hispanic-Americans and African-American patients through consideration of the cultural and ethnic variables. The paper explains that these are critical aspects in the consideration of matching a client to program services. The paper also identifies those aspects of the culture that should be incorporated into more standard treatment programs. Based on the review of literature, a set of best practice guidelines and a set of counselor competencies are developed that support the integration of cultural variables into treatment services.
Outline:
Objective
Introduction
Review of the Literature
Characteristics of the Culturally Skilled Counselor
Counseling: The African American Individual
Counseling: The Hispanic Individual
Best Practice Guidelines and Counselor Competences
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"The counseling professional takes certain attitudes, beliefs, and pre-conceptions with them into the therapy session that may or may not be conducive to the proper and effective treatment of their clients. Specifically certain preconceived notions based on race, ethnicity, or culture may serve to be negative in their effect and even harmful to the well-being of the client being counseled. It is critically important that these issues be addressed during the education and training of the professional counselor in order to prepare the counselor for effectively assessing and counseling their clients in their professional practice.
Existent as well are the factors associated with differences that exist between the races, and specifically in this work the focus will be the African-American and Hispanic race. The cultural differences existent between these two races are pronounced and must be considered separately instead of giving consideration only to cultures other than the predominant White culture, each of these races must be accorded separate consideration by the professional counselor in order for therapy to be effective."
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