Essays on Race and Ethnicity

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How Did The War Between Britain and America Benefit Others

1 page / 606 words

The American Revolution took place between 1765 up until 1783. The war was fought over America's independence from Britain, which they won. Many people died during the war between America and Britain. There were many loses for both sides, but the war also had its...

African American American Revolution Benjamin Banneker

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Stereotypes About Asian-american Students

2 pages / 1062 words

Time and time again, we see Asian-American students quietly but surely rise above their peers with their quiet, studious, and high tests scores. What is it about these students that separates them from their peers? Keith Osajima, a professor of race ethnic studies at the...

Asian American Asian American Culture Student

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What Do We Know About American Values

6 pages / 2677 words

American values are a tricky thing. It seems that the value set changes with each individual. American pragmatism is actually rooted in deeply held anti-authoritarian, individualistic, egalitarian, activist ideals, which privilege personal choice, flexibility, and technical efficiency with the pursuit of success, however success is...

American Values United States

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What is African Diaspora

6 pages / 2693 words

Introduction To fully understand the effects of the African Diaspora we must understand the meaning of the term African Diaspora, according to the Oxford English Dictionary The term Diaspora refers to any group of people with a common culture, therefore the African Diaspora should refer...

African American

556

Intergenerational Effects of Residential Schools on Indigenous People

2 pages / 786 words

Introduction The intergenerational effects of residential schools on indigenous people represent a dark and enduring chapter in the history of Indigenous communities, particularly in countries like Canada and the United States. Residential schools were institutions designed to forcibly assimilate indigenous children into Western culture, stripping...

Homeschooling Indigenous People

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Discussion on Whether We Should Judge People by Their Appearance

2 pages / 965 words

Are You Beautiful?Today the idea of physical beauty has changed drastically; we are expected to have a tiny waist and perfect hair and other impossible standards for beauty. This is an issue for the little boys and girls who want to be accepted. The young...

Personal Ethics Physical Appearance

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Cultural Factors in International Business Communication

1 page / 457 words

Communication is one of the most important functions to master in order for any business to be successful in today’s increasingly competitive markets, particularly for firms doing business internationally. Cultural factors have long been known to influence the communication and success potential of competition profitability...

Intercultural Communication International Business

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World War I as a Turning Factor in African History

1 page / 565 words

The significant changes between the end of the Civil War and the end of World War I were Social Darwinism, sharecropping and the Great Migration effect on African Americans. Social Darwinism had a great impact on the people between the end of the Civil War...

African American Civil War

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A Sociological Perspective on My Family 

4 pages / 1958 words

Our lives are inherently subjected to economic, political, and sociological trends. Fortunately, the plasticity of human nature allows us to adapt to these perpetually changing environments. Over the past 60 years, the United States has proven itself as one of the quintessential examples of these...

American Values Sociological Perspective

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Contemporary Identity of Chettinad Houses in Tamilnadu

2 pages / 849 words

This proposal examines the production of visually striking/brilliant palatial houses built by the chettiars during the colonial era between 1860 and 1930 as a result of industrial capitalism. I primarily look upon the elaborately painted ornamental houses that bureaucrats as a statement of social achievement,...

Architecture National Identity

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My Culture Shock from South Korean Culture

1 page / 440 words

My Culture Shock from South Korean Culture When I first arrived in South Korea, I honestly didn’t know what to expect. I’d heard so much about the country, from its K-pop craze to the delicious food, and I was super excited to dive in. But...

Korean Tradition

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The Theme of Race, Ethnicity, and Families in Cohen's Book

2 pages / 836 words

In Cohen’s, The Family: Diversity, Inequality, and Social Change discusses family and family life. In chapter 3, Cohen focuses on the impact of race and ethnicity on families and family life. As well as the influx of immigration, diversifying the different types of American families....

Book Review Ethnicity

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Why National Boundaries Remain Relevant in The Role of Providing Stability

1 page / 567 words

Man is a social animal but with a tendency to divide into smaller social groups, resulting in the way we exist today defined by national boundaries. Nation states, in the modern sense, came into being due to a variety of reasons, primarily due to shared...

National Identity Society

565

I Am Proud to Be Part of The Filipino Culture

2 pages / 997 words

I grew up in a small town in the mountains of the Philippine Islands, in a culture that emphasized the importance of food, family, and alcohol. In my household, the family is the number one priority. You work to provide for your family. You go...

National Identity Philippines

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Black Women in American Society

2 pages / 1027 words

Statistics on young African American men revealed that deaths, incarceration, and school dropouts among African Americans take a greater hit on the men compared to the women. According to Patterson, young black men seem to die at a higher rate of sexually transmitted diseases such...

African American Gender Inequality

567

Seven Things You Must Check Out in Seoul

3 pages / 1343 words

Seoul is a big, bright, and chaotic city you should add to your “must go here” list. The beauty of this huge metropolis with almost 10 million people is that it’s affordable, walkable, and always has some exciting event that’s perfect for people watching. Although...

Korean Tourism

568

The Role of Structural Violence and The Denial of Basic Human Needs in Shaping and Maintaining The Modern Turkish Identity

4 pages / 1614 words

For a brief period of time I lived with three other men all of whom fellow George Mason students. One was an Azeri Turk from Baku, one a Turkish national from Adana, and the other a Turkish national from Istanbul. All three of whom were...

Cultural Identity

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My Interview with The Student from Mexico

4 pages / 1627 words

The international student that I interviewed was Carmen Hernandez. Carmen is form Veracruz, Mexico which is by the Gulf of Mexico. The reason why Carmen choose to study at Oklahoma State University was because, the place she studies at gave her an opportunity to come...

Cultural Diversity Mexican Mexico

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Stylish Pieces Fit for Any Age

1 page / 507 words

Women have always been taught to look their age. In fact, over the years, numerous trendsetters around the world have been shamed for the type of clothing they have worn at a specific age. Today, women are simply reclaiming what has been denied to them...

Fashion Physical Appearance