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  • Ethnic Identity and African Americans

    Ethnic Identity and African Americans

    Ethnic Identity and African Americans Ethnic Identity Ethnic identity is the sum total of group member feelings about those values, symbols, and common histories that identify them as a distinct group (Smith 1991). Development of ethnic identity is important because it helps one to come to terms with their ethnic membership as a prominent reference group and significant part of an individuals overall identity. Ethnic reference group refers to an individuals psychological relatedness to groups

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    Submitted: January 2, 2010 By: Janna
  • American Gospel

    American Gospel

    American Gospel: Authored by Jon Meacham The American Gospel At this time in our nation’s history, two-hundred thirty years and counting, there is a great debate raging on. In many peoples’ eyes our country has made a turn for the worse. We have thrown our Forefather’s to the wayside, and there belief in strong Christian influence along with it. To them all could be solved if we merely “re-instituted” the Christian morals and teachings

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    Submitted: January 2, 2010 By: Jon
  • Affluenza: An American Epidemic

    Affluenza: An American Epidemic

    Affluenza is an epidemic which effects millions of people in the United States. "Until this century [20th], to consume was considered a bad thing" says Jeremy Rifkin an expert on affluenza ( Gross ). The victims of affluenza are consumers who work long hours at a job they hate so they can buy things which they don't need ( Fight Club ). Like AIDS, affluenza has spread quickly throughout the United States showing no prejudice

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    Submitted: January 2, 2010 By: Edward
  • The Maroon as Metaphor for Resistance in Latin American Film

    The Maroon as Metaphor for Resistance in Latin American Film

    Third World Film Professor: Andrew Millington Student: James Cheek Date Due: May 3, 2004 FINAL PAPER: The Maroon as Metaphor for Resistance in Latin American Film Cultural surrender is more than a matter of rejecting one’s father and mother culture. It means that one accepts a new definition as a person. The culturally dependent person is a mere spectator, a receptacle for the creativities of others. To demand freedom from slavery only to use that

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    Submitted: January 2, 2010 By: Vika
  • The Theme of Class and the Evolution of the American Dream in the Great Gatsby

    The Theme of Class and the Evolution of the American Dream in the Great Gatsby

    Written in 1925, F. Scott Fitzgerald's, ‘The Great Gatsby’ is often referred to as ‘The Great American Novel’ and as the quintessential work, which captures the mood of the ‘Jazz Age’. In this paper I will examine how class is an articulation of insecurities felt by the American people in the years following the First World War. I will also be writing about the idea of the American dream and corruption of this dream by

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    Submitted: January 2, 2010 By: Kevin
  • The American Home Front During World War 1

    The American Home Front During World War 1

    (Just as a side note, I had pictures of the posters in the original paper but couldn't transfer them to here. The first link in the bibliography has tons of WW1 propaganda posters you can use.) World War I changed America greatly. It had an obvious effect on the way we handle business on the home front. Propaganda, rationing, and political views all played a part on American citizens in World War I. “Propaganda was

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    Submitted: January 2, 2010 By: Anna
  • The American Dream by Edward Albee

    The American Dream by Edward Albee

    The American Dream by Edward Albee The American Dream is personified by the Young Man, a clean-cut, Midwestern beauty, a self-described "type". Though physically perfect, he remains incomplete, having lost all feeling and desire in the murder of an identical twin from which he was separated as a child. This twin-Mommy and Daddy's first adopted son-stands against his brother as a consummate deformity. He lacks a head, spine, guts, feet of flesh, and onward. Moreover,

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    Submitted: January 2, 2010 By: Mike
  • African-American Street Gangs in Los Angeles

    African-American Street Gangs in Los Angeles

    African-American Street Gangs in Los Angeles by Alejandro A. Alonso, M.S. In Los Angeles and other urban areas in the United States, the formation of street gangs increased at a steady pace through 1996. The Bloods and the Crips, the most well-known gangs of Los Angeles, are predominately African American[1] and they have steadily increased in number since their beginnings in 1969. In addition, there are over 600 active Hispanic gangs in Los Angeles County

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    Submitted: January 2, 2010 By: Wendy
  • The American Nightmare

    The American Nightmare

    "They ain't human. A human being wouldn't live like they do. A human being couldn't stand it to be so dirty and miserable." A quote from John Steinbeck’s book The Grapes of Wrath, perfectly words the reaction to the life that Candido and America Rincon live. Illegal immigrants, Candido and America live a life of poverty and destitute in America . Their lack of luxuries and even bare necessities, bring to light their struggle

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    Submitted: January 3, 2010 By: Venidikt
  • Sabre (american Airlines)

    Sabre (american Airlines)

    American Airlines is the world's largest airline. It serves 250 cities in over 40 countries with more than 4,000 daily flights. The combined network fleet numbers more than 1,000 aircraft. American's award-winning Web site, AA.com, provides users with easy access to check and book fares, plus personalized news, information and travel offers. American Airlines is a founding member of the “oneworld” Alliance, which brings together some of the best and biggest names in the airline

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    Submitted: January 3, 2010 By: Fonta
  • American Studies

    American Studies

    American Studies Portfolio The declaration of independence is split into five sections, very similar to a modern day essay with an introduction, main body and conclusion. The introduction shows the principles of why independence is necessary. The next section is known as the preamble this try’s t justify the revolution. The paragraph of this section was discussed a lot in the seminar. Many people including myself were very impressed with the use of language in

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    Submitted: January 3, 2010 By: Monika
  • The Molding of American Culture: Cocaine 1860-1914

    The Molding of American Culture: Cocaine 1860-1914

    Cocaine: The Molding of American Culture, 1860- 1914 Cocaine had slowly risen into American Popular Culture, starting with an appeal to the elite class and ending with the Harrison Act of 1914. Employers encouraged the use of the coca leaf among their workers to increase productivity and decrease fatigue. Early physicians would prescribe cocaine to treat everything from morphine addiction to the common cold. Cocaine became a common ingredient in consumer goods. Marketers raved about

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    Submitted: January 3, 2010 By: Andrew
  • The Decline of the American Horror Film

    The Decline of the American Horror Film

    Decline of American Horror Films American horror films have undergone several series of change in the past 50 years. The claim most often directed against modern horror is that it is somehow “sick”. Some viewers declare its preoccupation with violence and sexuality is excessive and politically incorrect. However, the horror films of the 1960’s redefined and distinguished American horror with racial undertones as in Romero’s “Night of The Living Dead,” and indirectly addressing social and

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    Submitted: January 3, 2010 By: Mikki
  • American History X

    American History X

    "American History X" is an unflattering and often disturbing look at the roots and consequences of racism. And like the hard reality that it attempts to mirror, there are no easy answers or simple solutions offered in this cautionary tale. Instead, it portrays the scourge of racism as an endemic and self-propagating problem, festering and feeding upon itself, resulting in distant consequences both unexpected and tragic. In his heyday, Derek Vinyard was one of the

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    Submitted: January 3, 2010 By: Jessica
  • African American Newspapers

    African American Newspapers

    African American newspapers came into existence before the Civil War as a medium of expression of abolitionist sentiment. In 1827, Samuel Cornish and John B. Russwarm started the first African American periodical, called Freedom's Journal. Founded on March 16, 1827 as a four page, four column standard sized weekly, Freedom's Journal was the first black owned and operated newspaper in the United States, and was established the same year that slavery was abolished in New

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    Submitted: January 3, 2010 By: Edward
  • Support North American Free Trade Agreement

    Support North American Free Trade Agreement

    Support North American Free Trade Agreement The North American Free Trade Agreement seems to have more benefits than downfalls. I would have to support NAFTA, as it has had a very positive advantage for the U.S. The NAFTA not only helped U.S. agriculture exports grow by more than 50%, but also provides jobs for more than 250,000 people. While NAFTA eliminates or reduces tariffs and trade barriers between the U.S., Canada, and Mexico, the U.S.

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    Submitted: January 3, 2010 By: Yan
  • American Revolution, Revolutionary?

    American Revolution, Revolutionary?

    During America’s eagerness to secede from England, they failed to notice one important aspect: its unpopularity amongst the people; however, this pales in comparison to the impact of the American Revolution. Not only did the Declaration of Independence address an individual’s rights for once, but the revolution also set an example for numerous other countries. Although the Revolution was meant to inspire the nation, many Americans remained loyal to the Crown. This would often

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    Submitted: January 4, 2010 By: Max
  • Latin American Short Stories

    Latin American Short Stories

    A Tale of “Two Words” Have you ever read a story where the theme is not really apparent, or it is hidden in a cryptic passage of text? The short story, “Two words” by Isabel Allende is a story that is unclear in many aspects. There is a message that comes across when you look close at the text as if you would need a magnifying glass to see the hidden theme. The theme is

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    Submitted: January 4, 2010 By: Kevin
  • Native American Poetry

    Native American Poetry

    Native American Poetry Native American written poetry has common qualities. A common recurring theme in their writing is nature. These people view nature as a beautiful thing even at the ugliest level there exists. They appreciate all forms of life and have a great deal of respect towards it as well. Native Americans respect nature because they view it as a spiritual thing. Somehow the animals have a certain innocence which the people cannot reach

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    Submitted: January 4, 2010 By: Mike
  • Product Placement - American Idol & Coca-Cola

    Product Placement - American Idol & Coca-Cola

    Product Placement- American Idol & Coca-Cola Product placement is a promotional technique used by marketers in which a commercial product is used in fictional or non-fictional media, and the company of the product is an end result of an economic trade. Product placement takes place with the addition of a brand's logo, or a positive mention or appearance of a product. American Idol placed three different products throughout the show. Coca-cola, Ford Motors, and T-Mobile.

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    Submitted: January 4, 2010 By: Artur
  • Judicial Activism Is Necessary to Protect the Rights of American Citizens.

    Judicial Activism Is Necessary to Protect the Rights of American Citizens.

    Contention 1- The majority does not perform the greatest ability to protect all members of a society. In the case of Miranda v Arizona, the courts had to decide whether or not a man was deprived of his freedoms while in police custody. Basically Miranda v Arizona completely changed the way police apprehend and interrogate suspects. However it was not only Miranda, but many other instances where the majority has not protected all minorities. Vignera

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    Submitted: January 4, 2010 By: Max
  • American Muscle

    American Muscle

    American Muscle What exactly is an American muscle? To some people it might mean strong, American cars. To others, it means pure or raw power. American muscle era started in the mid 1960's. You had the Ford Mustang, Dodge Charger, Chevrolet Camaro, and one of the most desired cars, the Chevrolet Corvette. The Ford Mustang is one of the first American muscle automobiles, originally based on the Ford Falcon compact. The first Mustang produced was

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    Submitted: January 4, 2010 By: Andrew
  • Corporate Scandals: How Greed Consumed the American Dream

    Corporate Scandals: How Greed Consumed the American Dream

    Corporate Scandals: How Greed Consumed the American Dream Enron is not even at the top of the list. More and more corporate scandals are happening in America. Why have these scandals just shown up in recent years? What causes these corporations to lie and be deceitful towards investors? Though once seen as legitimate, fair, honest, and respectable, corporations have arrived at a stage of greed and deception. This can be explained by a number of

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    Submitted: January 4, 2010 By: Bred
  • African American Contributions During the Civil War

    African American Contributions During the Civil War

    Intelligence gathered during the Civil war came from many sources however we will look at on the African American role … African intelligence information was some times referred to as “Black Dispatches”, this was a term used by Union military men for intelligence on Confederate forces provided by Negroes. This source of information represented one of the most creative and productive types of intelligence information obtained and acted upon by Union forces throughout the Civil

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    Submitted: January 5, 2010 By: Yan
  • American Inmates

    American Inmates

    Many hard-working American citizens cannot afford medical, much less dental insurance. The same citizens would also like to attend a local workout center, watch movies every night, employ a person to prepare family meals, and avoid the stress and strain of paying bills; but, again, average citizens cannot afford this “life of leisure”. Although American prison inmates might attest to the idea of prison life being considered a “life of leisure”; the fact stands that

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    Submitted: January 5, 2010 By: Steve