Essays and Research Papers on Race Politics & Society

A 6 page paper examining the biological basis of racial categorization. There is little evidence of race as a physical and biological fact, but much evidence indeed for race as a purely social concept. One very biological fact is that we humans need to finds points of reference in everything in order to ...

This 5 page paper argues that there is a wide chasm between rich and poor in America, which can only be bridges with radical social change. Several areas are addressed including the education, legal and tax systems. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 30 page paper that provides a comprehensive overview of human capital, cultural capital and social capital, compares the essential premise presented by experts including Becker, Bourdieu and Farkas, and considers their implications for success in American society. Bibliography lists 12 sources.

The premise that poverty is largely a racial issue is discussed in this 8 page paper. The thesis presented has support from many economists who link race and the proliferation of the welfare state. Solutions to poverty are provided and include decreasing social services while improving educational facilities in poor, urban areas and implementing large ...

A 25 page paper that presents the works of three authors, Studs Terkel, Elijah Anderson and Elliot Liebow and considers their works with regard to race, poverty, gender and ethics. These works all represent different perspectives on race and urban issues, and provide compelling support against the common stereotypes of the day. Bibliography lists ...

A 4 page paper which analyzes an article written by Peter Singer titled 'Famine, Affluence, and Morality.' Singer feels that it is the moral obligation of all peoples to assist others all around the world when they are experiencing times of famine and hunger. This paper discusses many of the aspects of Singer's article and ...

10 pages in length. Humanity has been enduring an ongoing battle for centuries: the strained relations among the races. Despite efforts to put the past behind, signs remain at nearly every juncture that there still exists a strong sense of racial dissension. While many Caucasians do not see the problem being as ...

This 9 page paper presents the ideation that American society is flawed, loosely based on Marxist notions.The lives of infamous figures including Princess Diana and Frederick Douglass are examined. The paper supports the notion that the examples of great leaders can change America. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

This is a 6 page paper that outlines a study on the effect and significance of foul language among black males between the ages of 14 and 18. The hypothesis of this study states that 'foul' language by secondary school level black males is culturally derived and is an accepted defense mechanism to 1) overwhelming ...

These two terms are defined and explored in this 5 page paper that looks at minorities in the United States. Immigration today and many years ago is the focus of this overview which also addresses such issues as multiculturalism. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 7 page essay on the importance of multiculturalism in which the writer makes the argument that this concept should really be "nothing new" as it was established in theme, by the Founding Fathers of the U.S. The writer points out that there does not exist any single, common American culture to begin with and ...

3 pages in length. A critical essay on the concept of multiculturalism and the historic growth of the "monoculture" that has led to so much profound controversy. After assessing a number of relevant social and political issues, the writer concludes that there are both advantages and disadvantages to multiculturalism. No Bibliography.

A 4 page paper the considers personal attitudes and responses to cultural diversity. The writer suggests that because of the perception that different is negative and same is positive, cultural diversity has many negative misconceptions that can impact people in a number of job areas, including criminal justice. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

In 5 pages the author discusses the variances in leisure practices between the black and white culture. "This is a cultural variance in the leisure practices between blacks and whites, particularly those blacks and whites who are in different socioeconomic classes. Although not a significant amount of research has been done concerning the variances ...

A 7 page paper that recognizes that the nature of public service often requires that people work within multi-cultural environments and inteactions between people of diverses cultures is frequent. The writer also provides two distinct examples of intercultural interactions and suggests ways to address the issues that arise. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 6 page paper discussing differences in white orphanages and black orphanages in the first part of the century. Conditions in orphanages of any racial makeup were deplorable by today's standards, but were far more acceptable in the days in which work ethic and religious values were stressed above anything else. Those lesson ...

An 8 page essay on the problems that Asian Americans face trying to live in the United States. The writer examines the real crisis Asians face on many fronts. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

Marriage, as an institution, has seen a great many changes throughout history. It has grown in popularity at times and waned in others. The reasons for these changes are not always clear - nor are the differences in marriage and divorce rates when considered by racial classifications. One would assume that social ...

In 5 pages the author discusses minority rules vs. majority rules. There is inevitable conflict between majority rule and minority rule. Conflict is an ever-present part of human life, and one of ruling parties, in general. The side of the majority rule wants one thing and the side of the minority rule wants another. ...

This 5 page essay explores the 3 stages of adulthood using Helen L. Bee's The Journey of Adulthood as its only source. The book is used, along with personal observations, to provide an overview of the various stages as well as its relevance to a class on family life.

The emigration of the Portuguese in the eighties is the focus of this 6 page paper. Discussed in detail is their trek from Portugal during a time of political upheaval to the United States. Newark, New Jersey and Boston are highlighted. Also discussed is the prejudice that they faced as well as their successful social ...

An 8 page paper which examines why movie stars aren't much fun to work with and what people should know about them. Bibliography lists 14 sources.

A 7 page paper considering the ways in which living in urban centers is associated with advantages or disavantages. Focus is on lower-income families in the inner city, for whom many of the cultural advantages of the city do not apply, the challenges they face, and the effect of these upon the children. ...

A 6 page overview of the role of the individual in society. Questions whether it is the individual who shapes society or society which shapes the individual. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

5 pages in length. Determining the number of people who live in the country -- or on the planet, for that matter -- has significantly more to do with merely establishing a numeric representation of how many physical bodies inhabit the various regions; indeed, the implications of census figures directly correlate with such issues ...