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Arab-Americans, 2007.
This paper analyzes the impact of 9/11 on Arab-Americans.
2,982 words (approx. 11.9 pages), 10 sources, MLA, AU$ 143.95
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This paper explains that, for Arab-Americans, who were just as shocked by 9/11 as all Americans, there was an even greater intensity of emotion because of their concern that all Arabs would be stigmatized and blamed for the 9/11 attacks. The author points out that these concerns have been justified because many Americans have become hostile to Arabs and especially to Arab-Americans living in the United States. The paper relates that these reactions, which are deeply troubling, are not only irrational but also are a betrayal of the American values of freedom, liberty and equality that have made America great. The paper underscores that the Bush Administration security policies, such as racial profiling, and the mass media increasingly has portrayed a negative image of Arab-Americans.
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"The three Muslim students clarified that it was a car, not a building, they had been talking about "bringing down" during a restaurant conversation overheard by the Georgia woman. But, on the second anniversary of 9/11, with memories of the World Trade Center towers collapsing still vivid in her mind, this woman in a small, conservative town in Georgia suspected that the three Arab-Americans she saw and heard talking about "bringing down" something could well be terrorists plotting to bring down a building or an airliner."
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Hanif Kureishi's "The Buddha of Suburbia", 2007.
This paper analyzes the theme of post-colonial elements of Indian identity in England within Hanif Kureishi's novel "The Buddha of Suburbia".
980 words (approx. 3.9 pages), 1 source, MLA, AU$ 56.95
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This paper explains that "The Buddha of Suburbia" by Hanif Kureishi presents the struggles of a Indian teenager, Karim, which are crucial aspects of post-colonial identity within the suburbs of England. The author points out that the "Englishness" of Karim and his family members are thwarted when his father decides to return to his Buddhist faith, raising questions of Indian identity within the family unit. The paper relates that the post-colonial elements of this novel are revealed through Karim and his father's desire to be Indian against the dominating colonizing principles of English society. The paper includes quotations.
From the Paper
"The early post-colonial elements of "The Buddha of Suburbia" revolve around the main character, Karim, and Indian teenager living in middle class British suburbs. Karim's father, Haroon, had essentially become "British" in every aspect of his life but suddenly has an epiphany to become a devote Buddhist. This causes a great conflict to those native English people in their lives, which is caused by the "native" return to religious principles that Karim's father wishes to explore. Karim's narrative defines the inherent racism of the English people... "
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Multicultural Los Angeles, 2008.
This paper examines multicultural crashes and mergers, depicted in the film "Crash" and literature about Los Angeles.
1,190 words (approx. 4.8 pages), 5 sources, MLA, AU$ 65.95
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This paper explains that a culture is more than just a race, a language or a country but rather, through crashes and mergers, it creates new ways of seeing the world. The author points out that in Los Angeles, which is a cosmopolitan, world-class city with no majority race, the multicultural issues are not social acceptance problems that are common in suburban and rural districts, but instead psychological challenges, particularly the all-important and pervasive issue of identity. The paper stresses that culture crash is best grappled with by those individuals directly going through the continuous turmoil that it invariably creates and who are in the best position to portray their own responses to the continuing evolution of their culture.
From the Paper
"On the other hand, Karen Tei Yamashita's novel, "Tropic of Orange", deals less with personal issues of culture crash and merger than with the broader, even global, effects of mass culture merger and its attendant economic manifestations in policies such as NAFTA (which, as has been argued by many, has a tendency to erase cultural distinctions in favor of mass uniformity). Yamashita's novel does touch upon the matter of self-identity, in so far one of its central characters (Emi) is an Asian-American; but there is so much turmoil and turbulence going on around the characters that one can barely stop for the luxury of self-analysis."
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Multiculturalism, 2007.
This paper argues that multiculturalism devalues an individual's core culture.
980 words (approx. 3.9 pages), 2 sources, MLA, AU$ 56.95
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This paper explains that multiculturalism devalues culture because people accept different languages, traditions and habits of different cultures causing depreciation of the culture as they once knew it. The author points out that a culture must continue to be alive and the focus of the people or it will eventually be lost. The paper suggests that stereotypes of different cultures are portrayed that are not even similar to the real culture, such as Chinese restaurants. The author stresses that, when there is multiculturalism in a country, there is often discrimination toward different cultures.
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"In fact, most people think of the culture as a commodity that can be sold. For instance, a Chinese restaurant portrays the country of China? Does it? Is it not actually a commodity people buy? Ricci tells how this type of commodity devalues the culture for which it stands. While many people feel going to a festival where different multicultural food is served allow them to get a taste of what life is like in different cultures, but it does not. Often many of the food offered in these festivals are not like what the common people in the culture actually eat."
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Polynesian Culture, 2005.
A discussion of the historical and cultural development of the Maori ta moko.
1,684 words (approx. 6.7 pages), 4 sources, MLA, AU$ 88.95
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The paper examines some of the basic cultural forces that drove the original ta moko designs. The writer further discusses its recent resurgence among modern Maori. It explains the highly ritualized process of traditional ta moko incisions. The paper suggests that the use of ta moko among the Maori can be explained in terms of a need to establish a strong cultural marker.
From the Paper
"The Maori Ta Moko: Historical and Cultural Development
Few cultural practices possess the immediate recognition and visual authority of the Maori ta moko. The ta moko is the unique and elaborate body tattoos that Maori traditionally receive. Both men and women receive the tattoos, notably on their faces where the intricate patterns can be quite striking and even intimidating."
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Race, Stress and Health, 2008.
This paper discusses racial discrimination and stress as it relates to cardiovascular disease.
1,583 words (approx. 6.3 pages), 26 sources, APA, AU$ 83.95
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In this article, the writer relates that ample empirical evidence exists to demonstrate that a patient's physiological status is impacted by his or her ethnicity. The writer notes that this suggests that there are genetic predispositions towards specific outcomes, where the physiological status of the individual is in some manner influenced by his or her genetic heritage. The writer points out that studies of ethnicity in health care have at times been linked to racial inequality, particularly discrimination based upon race or socio-economic status. This is especially relevant in respect to minorities who historically are less able to access health care than whites within the United States. The writer maintains that in order to improve the health of minority communities, it is necessary to engage in a study in which African-American males with cardiovascular illness are surveyed and assessed according to their perceptions of exposure to discrimination. This process will help to validate efforts to improve the quality of preventative care provided, as well as increase access to health care. The paper includes sample questions for a survey.
Outline:
Literature Review
Problem Statement
Hypotheses
Methodology
Discussion of Meaning and Implication of Findings
Conclusion
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"This occurs both within the domains of physical and mental health, but for different reasons. The data on minorities and health care indicates that it is cost-prohibitive for many persons in African-American and Latino communities to require adequate care, and that the minority is statistically more likely to receive health care only during emergencies: routine health care, such as examinations, is beyond the economic reach of more than forty percent of all minorities. This number increases to sixty-five percent or more in urban settings in which a larger number of the population is less likely to have access to health insurance. Mental health care is even less accessible; while minorities will seek out emergency care if they perceive an immediate need, one's psychological health is usually not immediately apparent and a person affected with mental health problems is less likely to have aid forced upon them by others."
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Policing Equity, 2008.
This paper argues that police departments especially in Toronto, Canada, have an abysmal track-record in terms of equity in the workplace.
2,095 words (approx. 8.4 pages), 9 sources, MLA, AU$ 106.95
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This paper explains that, although there were landmark appointments of women, visible minorities and homosexuals to positions of power within law-enforcement structures especially in the 1970s, today such appointments in Canada are relatively rare. The author points out that, when police forces fail to hire personnel that represent the community in terms of gender, race and sexuality, they also fail to serve properly the community. The paper stresses that equity will not exist until discriminated community members are allowed to gain power by rising through the ranks and attaining the experience needed to run a major police force.
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"Toronto, meanwhile, while considered so progressive that some people playfully refer to it as the new Amsterdam, finds its force far behind on equity issues in terms of employment. While the city is reaching out to more diverse communities in terms of recruitment, it is clear that its power structure is bound and determined to continue in the old ways. In fact, the closest thing the force has had to a top cop from equity communities were former police board chairs Olivia Chow (who is of Chinese descent) and Pam MacConnell (an out-lesbian), both of whom were forced out of their positions after daring to be critical of police."
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AIDS in Africa, 2008.
This paper explores why Africa is one of the hardest hit areas in the worldwide AIDS epidemic.
2,285 words (approx. 9.1 pages), 11 sources, MLA, AU$ 114.95
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This paper suggests that the prominence of HIV/AIDS in Africa may be explained by (1) the impoverished nature of Africa as a whole, which makes people more susceptible to infection, and (2) AIDS denialism, which makes people believe they are not at risk. The author points out that both of these factors can be connected to colonialism, which impoverished African countries and created a racist discourse of disease, and to neo-colonialism, which keeps African countries poor and is the target of AIDS denialism. The paper stresses that the only way to reduce AIDS in Africa is to deal with this legacy of colonialism and the current effects of neo-colonialism. The paper included many quotations.
From the Paper
"Many researchers have argued that attempts to link HIV/AIDS
to Africa had a basis in racist philosophies. ... This argument would seem to indicate that arguments about the high prevalence of HIV/AIDS in Africa being caused by environmental conditions in Africa are part of a racist discourse. In essence it is the continuation of the argument that there is something mentally/morally deficient with African people that has transformed the entire continent into a source for disease. If the prevalence of HIV/AIDS in Africa can't be explained by environmental conditions then how can this phenomenon be explained?"
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Multicultural Development, 2007.
This paper examines multicultural development, which has become increasingly vital to most executive organizations in the world.
1,775 words (approx. 7.1 pages), 7 sources, APA, AU$ 93.95
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This paper begins with a discussion on why multiculturalism is important and a look at the physical differences between groups that organizations should keep in mind. The paper then points out the significance of the different values or attitudes that distinguish groups from one another and concludes by looking at the steps an organization can take to prevent misunderstandings between different peoples from taking place. The paper maintains that a responsible organization will hire from all types of groups, will educate people on cultural differences, and will try to create an environment that makes all of its employees feel welcome and secure.
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"Not to be forgotten, professional organizations need to recognize what different modes of dress signify in different cultures. For example, a brightly-colored shirt in one society might seem informal and therefore inappropriate in a business setting, but might actually be seen as very formal and as very appropriate by the culture of the person wearing that shirt. Additionally, if an organization's representatives are not culturally sensitive, then they might find some modes of dress to be vestiges of antiquated or oppressive cultural practices when such is not really the case."
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The Aboriginal People of Winnipeg, 2007.
This paper examines the health issues, employment, poverty, housing and education of the aboriginal people in Winnipeg, Manitoba.
1,090 words (approx. 4.4 pages), 6 sources, MLA, AU$ 62.95
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This paper reports that 8.4 per cent of the total 661,730 population of Winnipeg is aboriginal, which is the second highest percentage of the 13 major Canadian cities. The author points out that the young age of the majority of the aboriginals in Winnipeg is very important because it can have a major impact on the need for more educational and welfare services. The paper stresses that the effects of poverty and housing issues may be a major cause of poor health among aboriginal people in Winnipeg. The author relates that the demographic profiles seem to indicate that social and economic disadvantages facing aboriginal people in Winnipeg have been limiting their educational achievements. The paper includes several quotations.
Table of Contents:
Introduction
Aboriginal Population of Winnipeg
Income, Employment and Poverty
Housing Issues
Health Issues
Education Issues
Conclusion
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"The differences in incomes between aboriginal people and non-aboriginal people in Winnipeg can be partially explained by differences in employment and unemployment rates. The total employment rate for Winnipeg in 2001 was 64.8 per cent and the unemployment rate was 5.6 per cent. The employment rate for aboriginals in Winnipeg is only 55.1 per cent and the unemployment rate is 14.3 per cent. This would seem to indicate that the higher unemployment rate in the aboriginal population of Winnipeg is a major factor in the poverty of that population."
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Culture and Gentrification, 2007.
An analysis of the relationship between culture and economics and gentrification according to Jason Hackworth and Josephine Rekers' article, "Ethic Packaging and Gentrification".
1,141 words (approx. 4.6 pages), 1 source, MLA, AU$ 64.95
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This paper examines the arguments found in Jason Hackworth and Josephine Rekers' article, "Ethic Packaging and Gentrification". The paper explains the term gentrification and describes how culture and economics are closely related to the gentrification of ethnically defined urban neighborhoods. The paper then describes the four case neighborhoods used in the study - Little Italy, Corso Italia, Greektown and the Gerrard India Bazaar and discusses if the article's arguments are relevant to them. The paper includes six potential discussion questions and answers at the end.
Table of Contents:
Summary of Relevant Arguments
Criticism and Identification of Gaps
Applications to the GTA
Six Potential Discussion Questions
From the Paper
"The reader of this article who then visits the ethnic neighborhoods will discover that the statements made are verified. Greektown, for example is clearly commercially constructed, just as Italian culture in Little Italy is specifically produced for the sake of the market. However, the GTA is comprised of Durham, Halton, Peel, and York; in order to apply the theory or the findings of the article to the GTA, culture would have to be sufficiently prominent as to become a commodity. If there is not a culture that is unique for an area, then urban space will have to be reinvested on the basis of some other commodity."
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Masters of Education Application Statement, 2007.
An application statement, by a Canadian of Iranian descent, to an M.Ed program at York University.
1,545 words (approx. 6.2 pages), 0 sources, AU$ 81.95
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This paper presents an application statement tp an M.Ed program at York University in Canada. The author reflects upon, not only his qualifications for candidacy to this program, but also the reasons why he believes his admittance will allow him to contribute both to the graduate community of the university and to Canada's diverse multicultural community. The author points out that it is difficult to describe to someone who has lived his life in this diverse and intellectually-rich country the incredible sense of liberation one feels in being able to read a newspaper or watch local media that one knows has not been reviewed by state censors. The paper stresses that the author feels that his experiences as an immigrant, as well as his educational experience in learning English as a second language, represent critical advantages in his aspiration to teach students in Canada.
From the Paper
"This being said, I must also note that my perspective as an immigrant has shaped my teaching practice in this country in that I am highly cognizant of how the economic contribution immigrants and immigration have made to Canada is dependent upon the building of bridges between the diverse cultures of Canada's immigrant communities. For the future growth and development of Canada it is of prime importance that all of Canada's immigrant populations are engaged and feel their perspectives and contributions are valued by Canada's host English and French cultures."
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Individualism in India, 2007.
An analysis of the rising influence of individualism in India.
1,056 words (approx. 4.2 pages), 5 sources, MLA, AU$ 60.95
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This paper discusses the concept of individualism within a society and how it differs between countries. Next, the paper examines the culture in India and focuses on describing the lack of individualism that appears to be in their culture. It then shows how there is, however, a rising culture of individualism in India through the influence of individual mobility and information access.
From the Paper
"Some ways that we could expect to see the rising influence of individualism in India are in individual mobility and information access. Access to information separate from the influence of the extended family network--such as through digital networks--undermines the authority of the group by placing unprecedented power to make informed decisions in the hands of the individual. The spread of information access and usage throughout India could well be indicative of a new trend toward individualist values. Similarly, personal mobility, both the freedom to do so as well as the willingness, will be affected by individualist values. Greater mobility means more freedom of movement and a greater need to take personal responsibility for personal and professional decision that cannot always include the social group or extended family. Information access and mobility represent two of the ways in which individualist values could be asserting themselves in India."
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Anglo-Mexicans or Hispanics?, 2007.
This paper discusses the racial inequality sustained by Hispanics in America.
1,267 words (approx. 5.1 pages), 6 sources, MLA, AU$ 68.95
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The paper relates that Hispanics in America have, since colonization by the Europeans first began, been fighting for some vestige of their true cultural identity. The paper discusses how the long institutionalized prejudice towards Hispanic populations in America has been a collective hardship in terms of both integration and quality of life. The paper describes the Hispanic population's unity and conformity to Anglo society.
Outline:
Introduction
What is Mexican?
Effect on Unity
Conclusion
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"The question of Mexican (Hispanic) identity is as politically charged as it is culturally anchored. Yet, this dynamic is a reflection of the identity crisis of the Hispanic itself: is it politically based in a policy of perpetual search for redress or is it a cultural identity in perpetual search for itself? Hispanics in America have, since colonization by the Europeans first began, been fighting for some vestige of their true cultural identity always, it seems, against the various bureaucratic and social mechanisms meant to dissociate them from themselves put in place by white America: "The greatest misfortunes of Spanish America are to be traced to the fatal error of placing these colored races on an equality with the white race""
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An Auto-Ethnography of My Life, 2007.
This paper is an auto-ethnography about how the experiences of living in three different countries have helped to form a deeply multicultural, complex person.
1,380 words (approx. 5.5 pages), 5 sources, APA, AU$ 75.95
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This paper explains that the author completed preschool and grade one in Hong Kong, one of the most multicultural cities in the world; however, his parents sent him and his brother to Sydney, Australia, to attended a private boarding school. The author explains that, regardless of how very hard they tried, he and his brother could never quite catch up with the other boys because they simply had too many disadvantages and additional stressors, such as extreme home-sickness. The paper relates that the whole family to Canada, which had a well-deserved reputation for being multicultural, in 1996, when the author was 14. The author reports that he was able to make a much better adjustment and, as an adult, has remained in Canada. The paper includes critical endnotes.
From the Paper
"After many years of hard work I was able to complete my high school education in Vancouver, and began the process to be accepted into Simon Fraser University. By the time I was accepted by SFU, my parents had decided to move back to Hong Kong. They cannot speak English at all, and I think they were too old and set in their ways to integrate into a foreign culture. Also, they had retired, so they did not have the enjoyment and stimulation of working. All in all, they were bored and socially isolated within a foreign culture, and really needed to get back to Hong Kong."
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"Tropic of Orange", 2007.
This paper examines Karen Tei Yamashita's views of multiculturalism in "Tropic of Orange".
1,062 words (approx. 4.2 pages), 4 sources, MLA, AU$ 60.95
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The paper discusses Yamashita's "Tropic of Orange" that deals with the cultural and economic issues intimately associated with globalization. The paper focuses on a single passage from the book and explains Yamashita's view that cultural diversity has been reduced in the West to the experiences that can be easily packaged and sold via the existing channels of global capitalism. The paper highlights the idea that multiculturalism has become a commercial venture.
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"In Tropic of Orange, Karen Tei Yamashita utilizes the (non)tropes of magical realism to deliver a very specific vision of America's future. As many critics have noted, Yamashita's Tropic of Orange deals with the cultural and economic issues intimately associated with globalization and the uneven development of different parts of the world, with a strong division drawn between nations in the North and those in the South (Wallace 145; Gier and Tejeda). Yamashita's examination of place and border is set against the backdrop of modern Los Angeles, arguably one of the most commercially cosmopolitan cities in the world. It is, we quickly learn, both a part of the United States but simultaneously an entity distinct from that national body."
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