Essays and Research Papers on Race Politics & Society

This 6 page report discusses racism and the pain and suffering it causes in America. Despite the supposed best efforts of political and community leaders to foster tolerance and understanding, deep-seated racial tensions continue to plague the U.S. Racism, whether “criminal” or not, victimizes not only the immediate target but every member of the group that the immediate target represents. ...

A 5 page paper which analyzes five separate essays which deal with aspects of oppression. The essays are "Oppression" by Marilyn Frye, "Racism: Something about the Subject Makes it Hard to Name" by Gloria Yamato, "White Privilege: Unpacking the Invisible Knapsack" by Peggy McIntosh, "The Economics of Race, Class, and Gender in the United States, author unknown, and "Deconstructing ...

A 7 page discussion of the continuing discrimination which occurs in the United States in regard to race and color. Presents a brief historical basis for the problem and contends that discrimination is both an intercultural and intracultural phenomenon. Suggests that these factors result in an unfortunate mindset that has forced the non-white ...

A 3 page overview of the phenomenon of discrimination and racism in Singapore. Identifies the cultural components of Singapore and outlines the discrimination which is very much a part of modern life there. Concludes that it is a continuing fact that in Singapore privilege which is considered a basic societal right is often ...

A 4 page paper which discusses racial and ethnic discrimination today as they relate to traditional applied ethics. The essays examined are "The Color-Blind Principle" by Bernard Boxill, "Affirmative Action: The Price of Preference" by Shelby Steele, and "Racisms" by Kwane Anthony Appiah. No additional sources cited.

This 5 page paper delves into the issue of racism with a focus on verbiage. Both psychological and sociological positions are presented. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

This five page paper explores why man is willing to inflict cruelty and death on other human beings. Focus is on the events during the Holocaust, but many other examples are given as well. Considers whether the new mechanical era is a cause. Argues a central thesis. Excellent paper showing the use of thesis and the ...

(10 pp) Britain has admitted that the tone of the country's recent asylum debate could encourage racial prejudice. That government acknowledgement has resulted from criticism, by rights groups at a United Nation's meetings in Geneva to discuss racial discrimination. Britain "remains attractive to migrants precisely because it is seen as a toler does not ...

This 5 page report discusses Vietnamese refugees in other Southeast Asia nations. As refugees fled from Vietnam, many found themselves lost in the bureaucratic red tape of being displaced persons. Others made it safely to other nations where either family members and/or a new start awaited them. Others remained in Southeast Asia but in worlds that were far removed ...

7 pages in length. That hate crimes are still occurring in society today does not surprise some. But the fact that there are organizations attempting to recruit mainstream Americans into believing that one color of skin is preferable to another is completely beyond the thinking of some of us. What can be done to stop this violence? ...

A 5 page paper. The concept of cultural relativity was first proposed in 1934. It basically means judging another culture fairly, based on that culture's own values and standards as opposed to judging a culture unfairly based on one's own standards. Cultural relativity has become more commonly known as multiculturalism. This essay discuses this ...

This paper outlines the basic views of parental influence and the conflicts that have been notable in recent news stories. In particular, this paper assesses the impact of family and cultural on the death of Kayla Rolland, a young girl murdered by Tamarla Owen's six year old son. This paper incorporates a genogram ...

This 5 page report discusses the fact that in the ethnic communities of the United States, certain groups have traditionally fared better than others. In some circumstances it is because members of their community have actually established more representative and supportive societies in America. In other circumstances, the community has had a more historically based framework of support in ...

This 6 page paper focuses on two books that look at ethnic studies. Dinnerstein's "Natives and Strangers" and Gonzales's "Mexicanos" are discussed in depth. Ethnic communities are explored in a general way. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 5 page paper argues that the root cause of racism in most cases can be seen as ignorance. The paper explains this argument and then suggests a long term solution whilst considering measure that have already been used. The bibliography cites 3 sources.

This 4 page paper looks at the work of two very different women authors, he Fifth Chinese Daughter by Jade Snow Wong and In My Place by Charlayne Hunter-Gault and compares the way in which the autobiographical stories relate to issues of heritage and produce a the message of hope and determination, and of over ...

This 5 page paper looks at the definition of class and then uses it to explain intra and intergenerational class mobility in the United Kingdom. After the consideration of the causes the paper moves on to suggest some possible solutions to movement in order to either reduce the movement, better the movement or eliminate it ...

This 5 page paper look at the reason that inequalities exist and they way they have developed due to racism. The paper concentrates on the United Kingdom and considers the origins of racism and the reason it results in inequalities and then cites cases to demonstrates the inequalities in the social structure and institutional attitude. ...

A 5 page paper which discusses the quote, "No man is an island," and asks the question "What is the responsibility of an individual when faced with or exposed to injustice?" The paper focuses on particular novels and texts as they apply to this concept. The works discussed are "The Scarlet Letter" by Nathaniel Hawthorne, "The Adventures of Huckleberry ...

5 pages in length. Buying a home is one dream for most Americans, however, the growth, decline and discrimination in the mortgage industry dictates how, what and where we can live, work and raise our families. Focusing upon the mortgage industry's supply and demand in the housing market and how it effects our ...

7 pages. Overcoming the stereotypical racial and class images is not an easy accomplishment; indeed, to achieve this goal and ultimately bring more equal treatment within the scope of humanity today will require a great deal of personal soul searching. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 5 page report discusses Harry Kitano’s theories regarding inequality based on the stratifications of race and class. Kitano points out that everybody has experienced some form of stratification regardless of whether it is the most innocuous of circumstances or the most prejudicial. The fact that Americans are told that they are all “equal” is nothing more than a philosophical ...

A 5 page discussion of cultural and behavioral differences which are targeted by bias and prejudice. Typically these prejudices target racial and ethnic differences as well as sexual preference such as homosexuality. Examines the works of five authors: William Foote Whyte's "Street Corner Society", Piri Thomas' autobiographical novel "Down These Mean Streets", ...

A fourteen page paper which discusses the ways in which legislation which discriminates against minority cultural groups is not necessarily instrumental in benefiting the majority, and also considers the points at which individual rights and freedoms should be subject to interference and constraint by policy-makers. Bibliography lists 5 sources

This 5 page report discusses one of the most popular television shows of the past several decades and starring one of America’s favorite comedians, “The Cosby Show.” Jhally and Lewis believe there is a certain undercurrent of what could be referred to as “enlightened racism” that runs through the show. The meaning of “enlightened racism” is composed from a newly ...