Essays on Political Systems & Ideologies

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Abolishing The Electoral College: a Case for Popular Vote

3 pages / 1382 words

Should the electoral college be abolished? Many individuals within the American electorate hold the belief that their votes directly determine the President of the United States. However, the reality is quite different, as the president is selected through a rather undemocratic process, known as the...

Democracy Democracy in America Electoral College

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Red Scare: Incitement to Hatred of Anarchy and Communism

3 pages / 1180 words

Political Ideologies and the Aftermath of War There were many political ideologies after the war which were both beneficial and destructive, some of which had the people paranoid. Ideas like communism and anarchy caused an event now known as the “Red Scare,” in which the...

Cold War Communism Red Scare

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Life in Dystopia '1984' Shows Reality in African Eritrea

4 pages / 1920 words

Despite the abundance of publications on various international conflicts, a number of aspects concerning the experience of civilian populations in the occupied territories remain obscure. The sufferings experienced by the victims are at the forefront of the published descriptions. Yet, silence remains regarding the future...

1984 Totalitarianism

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Dystopian Life in '1984' Was a Real-life in China

5 pages / 2486 words

There is no voice from citizens in a country under control by the totalitarian government. In a totalitarian government, the highly central authority seeks to control everything of society. The power of the masses is small and weak, which cannot bring any devastating impact to...

1984 Mao Zedong Totalitarianism

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Ideal Society in Animal Farm

1 page / 437 words

Animal Farm, written by George Orwell, is an allegorical story about the Soviet Union’s early years. Starting the story with old major who convinces his fellow animals to rebel against their human master. They set up an ideal society in which all animals are equal,...

Animal Farm George Orwell Socialism

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Marxism and Colonialism Theories in 'Pygmalion' & 'The Lion and The Jewel'

4 pages / 1975 words

Contemporary drama is revolved around current problems or issues within society. It is relevant to the era that was composed in attempted to relate with the audiences. Pygmalion by George Bernard Shaw and The Lion and The Jewel by Wole Soyinka are popular contemporary drama...

Drama Marxism Pygmalion

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How The Innovations of Karl Marx LED to The Civil War in Russia

1 page / 515 words

Over 100 years ago Karl Marx invented communism which became influential with Russia later. He created the concept of communism as an alternative to capitalism and after Marx’s death his concept was fought for by Lenin. Lenin staged an uprising against the Russian government along...

Communism Karl Marx

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The Role of Government in "The Giver"

2 pages / 945 words

Imagine a place where there is no color, no choice; a place where individuality and freedom have been traded for sameness and security. Lois Lowry is a popular children’s book author, she was born on March 20, 1937. She won two Newbery medal awards for...

The Giver Totalitarianism

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Rational Choice Theory and Policy Making

3 pages / 1518 words

Are humans working for themselves alone? Do they truly do things for the benefit of others or is every action driven by the need of self-satisfaction? In my opinion, it is also important to ask the question; is this a negative trait? I will discuss...

Policy Public Policy Rational Choice Theory

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Understanding National Socialism Through Totalitarianism and Fascism

6 pages / 2631 words

Introduction 20th Century was a new era in the world history and it was an era that differs in many aspects from other centuries by including two major wars (WW1 and WW2) and Great Depression. The modernization movement and industrialization which came with the Enlightenment...

Nationalism Socialism Totalitarianism

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The Use of The Concept of Totalitarianism to Understand The Soviet Experience

4 pages / 1777 words

In terms of discussing the Soviet experience, totalitarianism is a term often found in academic journals and articles. However, can this term be wholly applied to the entirety of the Soviet Union leadership? In this essay, I will discuss the concept of totalitarianism and where...

Joseph Stalin Totalitarianism Vladimir Lenin

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Liberalism and Conservatism Ideologies in Education

4 pages / 1901 words

Ideology has shaped policy making and functioning in areas such as economics, science, technology and education. It aids to give theoretical validity to a group’s outlook, aspirations, program and action. In the present, many individuals trust in ideologies and direct actions using their trust in...

Conservatism Liberalism

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President Andrew Jackson and Democracy

2 pages / 1115 words

Andrew Jackson’s presidency is amongst the most disputable presidency in American history. He was a unique politician who was very strategic in his missions. He was bold, fearless and authoritative. However, this president was very popular amongst ordinary citizens despite being in a poor relationship...

Andrew Jackson Democracy Democracy in America

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Andrew Jackson and His Effect on American Democracy

5 pages / 2417 words

If you were to ask someone on the street which president of these United States had the largest and longest-lasting legacy on the way it is run today, you’d probably hear the same few names. Washington, Lincoln, Jefferson. Reading out from the list of men...

Andrew Jackson Democracy in America

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The Age of Jacksonian Democracy in America

3 pages / 1452 words

Related research Early Nineteenth Century America was a time of dramatic and rapid change. The American economy was shifting from agriculture and farming to a system that valued labor within the industry. The economic shift created advances in both technology and American values. The Nineteenth...

Andrew Jackson Democracy Democracy in America

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The Zoot Suit Riots in The United States

3 pages / 1306 words

Mexican Americans often wore zoot suit consisted of high-waisted, wide-legged, tight-cuffed, pegged trousers, and a long coat with wide lapels and wide padded shoulders that displayed their culture. These zoot suits were often worn by Mexican American youths and were attacked because of it. People...

Activism American History Zoot Suit

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The Zoot Suit as a Symbol of Rebellion and Cultural Identity

2 pages / 902 words

The zoot suit became a common sight in the 1930s and 1940s, with many African-American and Latino youths making it the suit of choice. In the same period, the zoot suit gained even more popularity, but this time for the wrong reason; they were associated...

Activism Rebellion Zoot Suit

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The Supporters and Opponents of Zoot Suits Riots

2 pages / 763 words

To a significant extent, it can be agreed that the attitudes and atrocities committed towards Mexican American youths of California – ‘Zoot Suiters’, by the main-stream groups during World War II, were discriminative and biased. Despite the Mexican American involvement in the war effort, they...

Activism Zoot Suit

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The Zoot Suit Riots and Racial Prejudice

2 pages / 694 words

The days beginning June 3rd up to June 8th of 1943, a series of conflict took place in Los Angeles, California in which was eventually called “The Zoot Suit Riots”. It was a culmination of cultural differences between Mexican-Americans who have been living in the...

Activism Prejudice Zoot Suit