Essays on Race and Ethnicity

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American Heroes: Franklin and Mccandless as The Representatives of American Values

5 pages / 2306 words

America has always been a place of ideals, a place where people have striven for their concept of a perfect lifestyle. Certain virtues have permeated the American spirit, and they continue to influence social revolutionaries today. Motivation, courage, intellect, and thoughtfulness are some of the...

American Values Benjamin Franklin Heroes

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Narratological Analysis of "This is What It Means to Say Phoenix, Arizona"

2 pages / 752 words

Sherman Alexie uses embedded analeptic narratives throughout the chapter “This Is What It Means to Say Phoenix, Arizona” in Tonto and The Lone Ranger Fistfight in Heaven to emphasise the importance of both the characters memories and pasts on their lives. Embedded in the main...

Native American Sherman Alexie

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Trapped in an Unbreakable Cycle

2 pages / 1119 words

One of the worst feelings in the world is the one you get when it seems like you are trapped in the life you live. This is the feeling when the routine of your life gets so repetitive and tired that it’s stifling, and the...

Native American Sherman Alexie

726

The Trouble with Karma: Close Reading of The Lone Ranger and Tonto Fistfight in Heaven

5 pages / 2112 words

Native Americans are often a forgotten minority, in history and in literature. The slaughter of native lives and the obliteration of their culture is an unfortunate American legacy. Luckily, writer Sherman Alexie has attempted to fill the cultural void and illuminate the plight of his...

Native American Sherman Alexie The Lone Ranger and Tonto Fistfight in Heaven

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The Military Participation of Canada in The Korean War

3 pages / 1432 words

The Korean war was as a result of the conflict between the North and the Southern part of Korea. This war began on the 25th of June 1950 when the North Koreans invaded South Koreans as a result of multiple clashes along their borders in...

Korean

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The Concept of Model Minority and The Culture of The Korean Minority

2 pages / 1101 words

“Model Minority” is the term given to the Korean minority, also known as Chaoxianz, in China. For the last 50 years the Korean minority has had little to no confrontation with the state and has been a model for their academic success (Yu, 2017). About...

Korean

729

The History of The Country of Germany

2 pages / 868 words

A short look back will tell you that Germany has been a territory that has not been united for a long period of times, in fact, for the past two millennia, it has rarely been united. This can even be indicated by the mere facts...

German

730

The Conflicting Views of Colonizers and The Native Americans

1 page / 279 words

The reaction of Native Americans towards the white travelers was with curiosity rather than hostility. The manners and customs of the Native Americans were quite different from their own that many settlers were suspicious and afraid. Their mistrust and fear eventually came from lack of...

American Colonies Native American Social Conflicts

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The Comparison of "Poem About My Rights" by June Jordan and "The Day Lady Died" by Frank O'hara

4 pages / 1735 words

“Poem About My Rights” is a passionate, emotional, and personal poem. Violence toward and oppression of individual African Americans and countries in southern Africa are the overriding themes of “Poem About My Rights.” The poem vulgarly refers to sexual violence experienced by woman and how...

African American African American History Literature Review

732

Cultural Theories and Its Reflection in Movies

4 pages / 2001 words

Films have been a central critical issue over the past century. In the beginning, the film was not given the title of art. But the critics could not resist the great influence on cinema vested in society and human thinking in a short span of...

Cultural Identity Film Analysis

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An Overview of Move and Black Lives Matter, and Their Impact in Philadelphia

9 pages / 4227 words

Abstract The MOVE organization was a group formed for the purpose of freedom by activists who were all nature loving. The group consisted of mostly Black people in Philadelphia in the early 1970s and the beginning of the 1980s. The organization’s leader, John Africa, was...

African American Black Lives Matter

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Jewish Identity: an Exploration Through "Split at The Root"

1 page / 495 words

In her introspective work, “Split at the Root: An Essay on Jewish Identity,” Adrienne Rich delves into the intricate layers of her cultural heritage, navigating the complex interplay between past memories and present selfhood. Rich’s poignant reflections invite readers to ponder the enduring impact of...

Cultural Identity Literature Review

735

The Importance of Cultural Identity and Socialization in Education

2 pages / 1081 words

Humans are social creatures. We yearn for companionship and acceptance. This is why we identify ourselves to certain groups and as certain members of a culture, so we can have the common ground to socialize with one another. This is how we connect with others....

Cultural Identity Socialization

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The National and Cultural Identity in Children's Films Toy Story 3 and Spirited Away

5 pages / 2218 words

Although it’s a hotly contested subject, the credit for first entirely hand-drawn animation often falls to the Anglo-American Humorous Phases of Funny Faces (1906, James Stuart Blackton) (McLaughlin).To this day, America continues to have a major impact upon the animation industry, especially considering the Western...

Cultural Identity Spirited Away Toy Story

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Discussion of The Issue of Colonialism and State Dependency

8 pages / 3537 words

Gerald Alfred’s paper “Colonialism and State Dependency” is a critical examination of the current empirically capitalist system that First Nations peoples find themselves trapped within. The colonial enterprise is formulated in a way that requires these First Nations peoples to be dependent on the same...

Canada Indigenous People World History

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Du Bois’ Analysis of Imperialism Focusing on Race

3 pages / 1457 words

Engaging Du Bois’ work with an objective of extracting useful insights to establish an intellectual and social initiative makes one deal with his concept regarding color line and the role that he dispensed both in African history and for human history. Arguably, his analysis pertaining...

African American Imperialism Web Dubois

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Racism and Oppression of American Indians in The United States

3 pages / 1612 words

Before the first slave ship arrived on the shores of the American continents, the original residents of these lands presented European explorers with an unspoken challenge. Their existence caused cherished beliefs about a single origin for all humanity to be examined and challenged (Omi &...

Native American

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The Legal and Economic Status of Black People During The History of America

2 pages / 959 words

Words have meanings. They may change over time due to various conditions, but the existence of definitions is real. Consistent and agreed-upon ones are important to all areas of study so knowledge may be exchanged. When working to understand sociology, learning and using its terms...

African American Oppression

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The Union Won The Civil War, and The Seceded States Won Reconstruction

2 pages / 1046 words

Although the Union won the Civil War, it was the states who seceded who won Reconstruction. Reconstruction saw the introduction of white supremacy groups, widespread lynching, and political violence. Eventually, those led by the Redeemers brought about the end of the Reconstruction era through a...

African American African American History Civil War