Essays and Research Papers on Race Politics & Society

This 5-page paper discusses Johnson's War on Poverty, success and what programs are still in existence to this day. Discussion also focuses on the Welfare Reform Act of 1996, which eliminated many of LBJ's "Great Society" programs. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 6 page paper discussing positive aspects of hip-hop’s influence on society. At present, at least the “clean” versions of much of today’s rap is beneficial to society in that it diminishes the effects of racial prejudice, as predicted by Lewin’s theory. It has the ability to overturn the typical power pattern common ...

There can be a true friendship between two people of a different race/ethnicity. Interracial friendships and marriages are like any other, based on common interests and goals. Look at this issue through historical and present narratives and research. Bibliography lists 10 sources. jvIntRac.rtf

In response to another hypothetical attack on U.S. soil resulting in the hypothetical desire to inter based on ethnicity, Senator X addresses the issues raised by esteemed colleagues, Senators Bombast, Egoist, Utilitarian and Ontologist, some with split decision within the separate categories. Senator X argues against based on deconstructing boundaries as the proper response in ...

This 6 page paper examines several urban legends (zeitgeist) for credibility. Issues covered include, cell phones causing cancer, crop circles, and liberal media bias. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 4 page discussion of the pressure to assimilate waged against Native Americans and Hispanics. The author emphasizes that although considerable assimilation has occurred, the manner in which an individual retains and expresses his or her fascinatingly diverse culture varies almost as much as the individuals. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

15 pages in length. Maintaining a civilized global society is becoming more and more of a challenge in today's ever-growing deviant existence. The extent to which America and the UK are faced with seemingly insurmountable odds when it comes to addressing an entire generation gone awry is both grand and far-reaching; that these ...

This 21 page paper examines the housing needs of the Asian community in England. Looking at the main reasons that effect or impact on housing issues including overcrowding, poverty, employment status, condition and type of stock, areas of residency and housing policy. The bibliography cites 14 sources.

A 5 page paper using the insights of Nathan Huggins, Matthew Frye Jacobson, David Roediger, William Julius Wilson and Howard Winant to assess how still-emerging globalization of business may affect the preservation and development of racial inequalities already present in developed nations, particularly the United States. Certainly there is no overseeing committee intent on ...

A 7 page paper which examines whether interracial marriages between African Americans and a Caucasians leads to the destruction of one’s personal culture. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

An 8 page discussion of the cultural influences on mediation style. Too often it seems that we try to impose the Western Model of Mediation on the rest of the world. In reality, the Western Model has many flaws when used in a cross cultural or non-Western setting. Effective mediation tactics must ...

This 46 page paper examines the housing needs and the housing provision in the UK for the Asian community. The paper looks at the divergent needs of the Asian community and the ways in which the UK housing provisions are failing to meet all of these needs. The paper comprises of an in-depth literature review ...

This 9 page paper examines the problem of juvenile delinquency along with impoverished neighborhoods as a possible cause. A cause and effect link is probed but the paper concludes that the problem is much more complex. Many theories are discussed including differential association and the culture of poverty thesis. Bibliography ...

This 6-page paper focuses on some moral questions regarding military leadership and society. Questions under discussion include the relationship between military leadership and society, the responsibility of military leaders for ethical conduct in wartime, and the special demands that society places on its military leaders. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 3-page paper attempts to take an economic approach to policy analysis and makes suggestions on a stronger plan for homeland security. Bibliography lists 1 source.

This 4 page paper provides an overview of the issue of applying a social engineering perspective to the creation of a community college mission in Florida. This paper provides a questionnaire to be presented to a varied population of elected officials, college administrators and others. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 6 page paper considers the concept of conspicuous consumption and the associated 'habit for thought' today and in the past. The paper looks at how this can be seen in mental models and behaviour today, looking at social behaviour and the portrayal of consumption in films. Special attention is paid to the concept and ...

A 5 page paper discussing the incidence of teen pregnancy and some of the consequences that follow teen parents throughout their lives. The United States has the highest rate of teen pregnancies of any other developed nation. Socioeconomic status, ethnic group identification and mothers’ level of education all appear to directly equate to ...

A 14 page paper exploring the relationship between crime, income and race in the United States. Violent crime is down, the prison population is down, but the disparity between black and white has increased. The paper provides graphical analysis of data gained from the Census and Bureau of Justice Statistics. Includes 3 ...

A 4 page overview of the problems encountered by minorities that are released from incarceration. The author provides statistics on the number of individuals in incarceration verses the number that are released onto the streets. Those that are minorities often have problems finding housing and jobs and, in general, encounter considerable difficulty in ...

A 10 page exploration of the interrelationship that exists between sociology and social work. Noting the work of such black pioneers in sociology as W.E.B. DuBois, Booker T. Washington, and Cornel West, the author explains that from a very broad perspective, sociologists try to understand the mechanisms of human interaction and social workers try ...

A 3 page discussion of the problems New Zealand has encountered in balancing the needs of all of her people. The indigenous peoples of New Zealand, in particular, represent a multitude of issues that must be addressed. The author of this paper emphasizes that New Zealand is certainly not without her problems but then ...

An 8 page paper which reports and reviews “The Immigration Mystique” by Chilton Williamson Jr.. Bibliography lists 1 additional source.

This 8 page paper provides an overview of the story of an apron, worn by the author's grandmother, that reflects the role that clothings plays in family culture. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

An 8 page exploration of the absent parent phenomena. The author explains this phenomena from a racial and a broad cultural perspective. Bibliography lists 12 sources.