Essays and Research Papers on Race Politics & Society

A 3 page paper which examines how it is necessary to have an understanding of social systems and the human development variable in order to be culturally competent. Bibliography lists 1 source.

This is a 9 page annotated bibliography containing research sources for the discussion of poverty world wide and its effect on African Americans. The bibliography has 10 sources.

A 3 page paper which examines race relations from the Civil War to present day, illustrating the legacy of conflict in black and white relations. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This 5 page paper looks at the issue of youth unemployment and the way it has been dealt with in Southwark, a borough of London. The paper starts by looking at the demographic profile of Southwark and then considers the unemployment in this context, the level of the unemployment and the main approach to ...

A 3 page summary of “Death of the Profane” by Patrice J. Williams. No additional sources cited.

This 4 page paper examines race in America and why it is still an issue. Race and racism are some concepts defined. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 7 page paper examines the incident and detects the racial and sexist undertones. Various aspects are explored inclusive of the general portrayal of blacks in media. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 6 page paper evaluates Regan Books which is at the height of inquiry during the recent announcement to publish OJ's book on the murders. This paper evaluates the organization and its newsworthiness. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 3 page reaction paper to passages from Mary Pipher's text The Middle of Everywhere, which addresses assimilation of refugees into American culture. The writer offers personal experience and opinion in regards to what attribute is the most important for refugee resilience; what Pipher means by "JPI"; and why specific ethnic cultural practices do not ...

An 8 page paper which examines the condition of assimilation in the Mexican culture in the United States. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

This 4 page paper provides some biographical information about Malcolm Little. It goes on to address his role as a civil rights leader during the 1960s. Various sociological perspectives are defined and applied. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 3 page paper that looks at what makes an Arab American, what defines an Arab. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This 4 page paper describes a photo of Katrina survivor Cynthia Scott; and discusses a poem about the hurricane and its aftermath. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 4 page research paper that discusses the pivotal role of epiphany in countering racism and injustice. In today's multicultural, politically aware and correct society, efforts abound to instruct children, young people, and the populace in general in regards to the fundamental nature of our common humanity and decrease the incidence of racial hatred and ...

A 3 page review of ethnocentrism. The author assesses both the negative and positive impacts of ethnocentrism. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

A 4 page paper which examines elements of the film The Color Purple that are relevant to social work. No sources cited.

5 pages in length. The composition of culture is that which makes man the unique entity he truly is. Subtle nuances and glaring differences alike assemble a collection of global communities whereby habits, beliefs, attire, rituals and family reflect how various societies conduct their lives. While people are typically born into cultural ...

A 6 page research paper. In a speech given by Bill Moyers at the Inequality Matters Forum held at New York University on June 3, 2004, he described it as "astonishing" that no one in Washington appears to be concerned or embarrassed by the gap between the rich and the poor in the US is ...

A 5 page paper which compares the material and non-material cultures of these two countries, specifically considering race, ethnicity, and the role of women. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 3 page paper which discusses a community problem of racism. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 12 page paper looks at the experiences of female asylum seeker sin the UK and their ability to access welfare benefits. The paper is based on a series of interviews conducted by the student and brings together the commonalities in the experiences of the different women and then discuses some potential areas for policy ...

A 4 page paper assessing the Patriot Act in terms of the 1944 case Korematsu v. United States in which the Supreme Court upheld the relocation of Japanese-Americans during World War II. Though the provisions of Patriot and the conditions of Executive Order 9066 share many similarities, there is far less similarity in the ...

A 5 page sociological analysis of the film “12 Angry Men” (1957). No additional sources cited.

This 3 page paper entertains a variety of ideas and sociological principles to explain the reason why poorer neighborhoods are generally black. The conclusion is that the problem is complex and cannot reasonably be explained by one specific sociological idea. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

6 pages in length. To understand the plight of inner-city struggles whereby the lack of employment spawns a number of detrimental consequences is to realize the extent to which urban dwellers go to achieve the fundamental basics of human survival. William Wilson's When Work Disappears: The World of the New Urban Poor assumes ...