Essays and Research Papers on Race Politics & Society

A 9 page research paper that investigates the relationship between cognitive dissonance and racism. The writer argues that if people's true feelings do not match their outward show of non-racist attitudes, it sets up a situation in which cognitive dissonance would propel individuals into, at least privately, rationalizing their any racist attitudes, which would ultimately ...

This 7 page paper considers what is meant by equality of opportunities, how it may be defined, its’ limitations, why it is not achieved and if it is not and cannot be achieved, if it is still a valid goal. The bibliography cites 5 sources.

This 8 page paper discusses different leadership theories and how these theories are evidenced in the life of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Specific theories addressed include situational, contingency, path-goal, leader-member exchange, transformational, and charismatic. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

This 5 page paper looks at Upton Sinclair's work The Jungle that exemplifies the negative working conditions of the early twentieth century. The plight of immigrants of the time is discussed. Marxism is viewed as a solution to the problems of the period. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This is a 5 page paper comparing the immigrant communities of South Koreans and Vietnamese within Canada. The communities of South Korean and Vietnamese immigrants are vastly different in their history, culture and reasons for coming to Canada but have nevertheless experienced some of the same influences within Western society and aspects of assimilation and ...

This 8 page paper explores success and achievement in America and why it is so important. Social mobility or progress is discussed as well. The topics are addressed both historically and futuristically. References to modern television shows and film are provided. Bibliography lists 9 sources.

This 3 page paper contemplates what makes a fair society. Democracy is applauded. Many ideas are discussed, including communism, Athenian democracy and the tension between Republicans and Democrats. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 3 page essay that examines Jade Snow Wong's Fifth Chinese Daughter and Carlos Bulosan's America is in the Heart. The writer argues that both texts express the author's impressions of America and the manner in which being "American" expresses itself in their lives. As a second generation Chinese-American, Wong's middle class background is very ...

This 25 page paper looks at a variety of issues in the workplace regarding race. While affirmative action is touched on, the primary focus is on general cases of emotional distress due to racism. Details from several cases from the state of New Jersey are provided. Supreme Court decisions are included in ...

A 15 page discussion of ethnicity as it is reflected in these three novels. The author of this paper emphasizes that the constructs of ethnicity be interpreted in either positive or negative ways. Larsen’s novel, for example, provides us with a glimpse of the many negativities associated with being of mixed white and ...

This 5 page paper takes a look at interracial dating and how it is viewed from a black perspective and from a white perspective. The differences are discussed. Trends are duly noted. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 5 page paper which examines how whites treated blacks in “Black Like Me” by John Howard Griffin.” No additional sources cited.

A 5 page paper which examines the political ideologies and activism among Italian Americans. The paper uses the following works to examine the position of Italian Americans in the nation: Richard Gambino’s “Blood of My Blood,” Daniel Patrick Moynihan and Nathan Glaze’s “Beyond the Melting Pot,” and Jerre Mangione and Ben Morreale’s “La Storia.” No additional sources cited.

This 12 page paper argues that the declining rate of white males going to college and the higher rate of incarceration is related. California's attention to the prison population, the future of black youth and the neglect of white males has created this unusual phenomenon. Bibliography lists 13 sources.

This 8 page paper considers the social impacts and causes of the British post war immigration policy. The paper considers why policies were put into place, how they satisfied economic needs of the time, and how, with changing economic climates, the immigration policy has tightened up. Those who have been influenced by the policies ...

A 4 page discussion of the numerous factors which can limit social mobility. While mobility between castes is perceived as impossible in the traditional caste system, it is possible to move within and between classes on the basis of merit and hard work. Even in the class system, however, social mobility is limited ...

This 3 page paper discusses the statement “Positive discrimination is essential if we are to achieve a more equal society”. The paper argues both sides, using examples to illustrate points raised. The bibliography cites 5 sources.

This 6 page paper discusses the following quote; “the symmetrical view of equality ignores actual imbalances of power in society, whereby women and ethnic minorities continue to be subjected to disadvantages and detriment... More recently equality has moved beyond equal treatment” . The paper examines what is meant by equality and how equality measured ...

This 5 page report discusses the ways in which 17th and 18th century white European invaders (also known as “colonists”), radically changed Australia (once known as “New Holland”) when they landed on its shores. Regardless of the centuries through which the natives of the land had lived on “their” land and used its resources for their own needs, ...

A 3 page paper which uses “How Many Frenchmen Does it Take...” by C. Stewart Doty to discuss how the Franco-Americans are treated regarding speech. The paper compares Doty’s presentation to realities experienced by the Spanish speakers in America. No additional sources cited.

A 5 page paper which examines various aspects of the Albanians who have immigrated to Switzerland. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

This is a 10 page paper discussing the construction of national identity. National identity is said to be constructed out of several key elements. Firstly, members of a nation construct their national identity out of a shared collective memory of historical events. Many of these memories are actually based on myth but that is irrelevant ...

A 6 page paper which examines the text’s contention that deaf people long to construct their own identity through the concepts of culture, community, and politics. No additional sources are used.

This is an 8 page paper providing an overview of Mark Twain’s “The Prince and the Pauper”. The paper also includes some tutorial language throughout in square brackets. Mark Twain (1835-1910) wrote his social and political satire “The Prince and the Pauper” in 1881 to tell the story of the social injustices which existed within ...

This 4 page paper is a general review of the book Half & Half: Writers on Growing Up Biracial + Bicultural” edited by Claudine Chiawei O'Hearn. The paper considers the general theme in the different stories, how they depict the differences and similarities between the different races, cultures and classes. The bibliography cites 1 source. ...