Essays and Research Papers on Slavery & Civil Rights

5 pages in length. As two of the most outspoken and unforgettable figures in black history, Sojourner Truth and Frederick Douglass both sought to bring about cultural, social and gender change to an otherwise intolerant white society. Their literary efforts, forever bound and protected by time, have chronicled the struggles inherent to black ...

A 7 page book report of Discovering the Women in Slavery, edited by Patricia Morton. This anthology consists of fourteen essays that explore the diversity of experience encompassed by female slave narrative and historiography. The writer offers a brief description of each of the fourteen essays. No additional sources cited.

A 5 page paper which examines the life of African Americans from 1865 to 1930 as presented in the work “Freedom’s Child: The Life of a Confederate General's Black Daughter” by Carrie Allen McCray. No additional sources cited.

This 5 page paper looks at affirmative action and the unwanted consequence of reverse discrimination. Several cases, including the Bakke case, are duly noted. This reaction paper provides an overview and then concludes that reverse discrimination is problematic and so, affirmative action should not be implemented in most situations. Bibliography lists 5 ...

6 pages in length. The political, social and economic conditions after the Civil War defined the goals for Reconstruction. These goals were essentially to rebuild the South's economy on the basis of free labor, readmitting the Southern states within the Union, and integrating the African Americans into the social fabric of American society. ...

A 6 page paper using Michael Moore’s philosophy of fear in America as presented in his film, “Bowling for Columbine” to define what it meant to be white in the 19th century. The overall effect of the subtleties of fear in the Victorian era; murder of Native Americans in the West; virtual enslavement in ...

A 5 page paper which examines the various forms of discovery in Frederick Douglass’ autobiography, “The Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass.” Bibliography lists 2 additional sources.

This is an 8 page paper about the Harlem riot of 1935. Includes a ¾ page outline. The Harlem riot of 1935 was the result of years of racial discrimination, poor health care, bad housing, police violence, overcrowded schooling and unemployment which had plagued Harlem since the beginning of the Great Depression in 1929. Once ...

This 13-page paper explores the effectiveness of affirmative action in the workplace. The thesis of the paper is that the program, while noble in its attempts, did not do everything it could have because of negative perceptions about affirmative action. The essay cites sources from studies done on populations about affirmative action perceptions. Bibliography lists ...

A 5 page paper which examines how women in the Antebellum South often faced double prejudices in that they were women as well as slaves. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

An 8 page paper which summarizes Lydia Maria Child’s “Mrs. Child’s Reply,” written in 1859 as a reply to accusations from Mrs. Margarette Mason, wife of senator James. M. Mason. In addition to the summary the paper discusses similarities between Child’s work and Linda Brent’s (Harriet Jacobs) “Incidents in the Life of a Slave Girl.” No additional sources cited. ...

5 pages in length. Frederick Douglass' "Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass : An American Slave" seeks to educate and, thus, advance society regarding the slave's plight through silent narration. The telling narrative encompasses the author's yearning to break free from prejudicial confines, with Douglass ultimately breaking free from his soundless approach ...

A 9 page paper which examines various elements in Harriet Beecher Stowe’s “Uncle Tom’s Cabin.” No additional sources cited.

A 5 page discussion of the segregation and racism which existed in the 1940s and 1950s during the early years of this author’s life in rural Mississippi. Blacks were simply viewed as inferiors this earlier part of American history and there were no social consequences for the many injustices which occurred. Even those ...

5 pages. Affirmative action programs in California Schools. Although the California Civil Rights Initiative ruling placed a strain on the minority enrollments for the time being, California is finding other ways to encourage minorities to attend their schools. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 6 page paper asserts that Huckleberry Finn was indeed a racist story and that Mark Twain propegated racist sentiments. This paper cites many examples as evidence. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 5 page paper is a review of this exceptional book by Dr. Martin Luther King. This paper highlights the main points of this book as well as articulates a thorough personal response to the reading material. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 14 page paper discusses the Civil Rights Movement and how it actually affected the lives of African Americans. This paper stresses that this movement has touched the lives of all African Americans in some significant way. Bibliography lists 17 sources.

A 10 page discussion of the life and accomplishments of this amazing man. Considered to be the first black man to die in the Civil Rights movement, Moore would stand up and be heard in a time when few others would dare. He was instrumental in enacting educational change as well as in ...

This 5 page paper argues that race should not be dispensed with, even after reviewing Paul Gilroy's well argued thesis. A critic of Gilroy's work is also included. Race in America is discussed in depth. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This 6 page paper presents an overview of research on the lack of participation of minorities in medical research. Reasons why minorities are reluctant to participate are duly noted. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

This 10 page paper is an in-depth discussion of "The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn" and how racist attitudes are actually combatted in this story. This book has been the center of controversy for many years because many think it harbors racist sentiments but this paper attempts to prove just the opposite. Bibliography lists ...

A 5 page discussion of the importance of the institution of slavery to capitalism. In the U.S., however, the issues surrounding slavery lasted long past the time where the institution was becoming extinct in other regions of the world. This long life can be attributed to the relative age of the U.S. during ...

This 10 page paper compares and contrasts the leadership style of Martin Luther King, Jr. with that of the biblical Moses. Charismatic and transformational leadership are two styles discussed. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

This is a 6 page paper discussing the slave trade and treatment of slaves in Harriet Beecher Stowe’s “Uncle Tom’s Cabin” and Herman Melville’s “Benito Cereno”. Harriet Beecher Stowe’s “Uncle Tom’s Cabin” and Herman Melville’s “Benito Cereno” show different sides of the slave trade and slave life in the 18th century and colonial America. Although ...