Essays and Research Papers on Slavery & Civil Rights

This 7 page paper examines the memoirs of Maya Angelou and Harriet Jacobs and explores what they have to offer. This paper further investigates the motivations of the authors for writing their memoirs. Bibliography lists 0 sources.

This 5 page paper takes a look at the former slave Frederick Douglass and Dorothy Day, leader of the Catholic Worker Movement. The differences between the two leaders and those in prominent political positions are discussed. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

6 pages in length. Huggins asserts that the deforming mirror of truth originated with America's constitutional Framers and the blatant move away from democracy they demonstrated by establishing a "model totalitarian society" (Huggins PG); purposefully omitting the words 'slave' or 'slavery' when composing the Constitution clearly reflected the desire to "sanitize their new creation" ...

This 8 page paper is a discussion of the play, "A Raisin in the Sun". This paper analyszed the characters, their motivations, the racial issues, the family structure and more. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

6 pages in length. The writer briefly touches upon the beginnings of slavery, slavery in America, Reconstruction, Civil Rights and Jim Crow. Bibliography lists 9 sources.

This 5 page paper is a dicussion of Douglass' speech, "What to the Slave is the Fourth of July". This paper analyzes and discusses this important speech which was a tribute to black Americans who were not afforded the same basic rights as white Americans. Bibliography lists 1 source.

This 8 page paper discusses different leadership theories and how these theories are evidenced in the life of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Specific theories addressed include situational, contingency, path-goal, leader-member exchange, transformational, and charismatic. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

A 5 page paper which concentrates on Chapter 1 of the text to examine how the author conveys his message indirectly, and speculates on what the advantage might be to stating his case in such a way. No additional sources are used.

A 3 page outline of the factors which shaped Frederick Douglass’ life. The author emphasizes how Douglass change over time, being considered by some to be more representative of the white world than the black. Indeed, his life and his surrounding were those of privilege, a circumstance shared by few blacks at this ...

2.5 pages in length. The writer discusses the cultural injustices imposed upon the Native Americans and African Americans in post-revolutionary America. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 12 page paper evaluates criticisms about the United States. The paper argues that the U.S. does not violate human rights. Literature showing U.S. violations are cited. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

A 3 page research paper that examines whether or not the early American autobiographies collected in Joyce Appleby's Recollections of the Early Republic support the analysis presented by David Roediger in Wages of Whiteness. The writer argues that they do not, but also stipulates that this is probably due to the limited number of autobiographies ...

This 8 page paper explores success and achievement in America and why it is important. Social mobility is discussed . Information about the civil rights era is included. Bibliography lists 8 sources.

This 3 page paper provides information on this relevant book in the following format: Title, Year of Publication, Genre, Author Information, Synopsis, Interpretation and conclusion. The significance of the work is highlighted. No additional sources cited.

This is a 4 page paper discussing “The Interesting Narrative of the Life of Olaudah Equiano or Gustavus Vassa the African” and the inconsistent details within the narrative which make the reader question the identity of the author. “The Interesting Narrative of the Life of Olaudah Equiano or Gustavus Vassa the African” was written in ...

This 25 page paper looks at a variety of issues in the workplace regarding race. While affirmative action is touched on, the primary focus is on general cases of emotional distress due to racism. Details from several cases from the state of New Jersey are provided. Supreme Court decisions are included in ...

2.5 pages in length. The writer discusses sexism and racism as they relate to socialization, as well as touches upon abortion as it might be explained to a non-sociologist. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

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 Americans since ...

A 3 page research paper that discusses the cultural beliefs of slaves, as well as the obstacles that they had to overcome in their struggle for freedom. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

10 pages in length. The absence of cultural identity equates to the loss of self in Tony Morrison's "Tar Baby," a conflict with which her two main characters openly grapple. In an attempt to reflect how black-on-black prejudice can be just as damning as any other, the author puts pen to paper in ...

This is a 6 page paper discussing Robert Meacham and his influence during the Reconstruction era in Florida in the 19th century. Robert Meacham (1835-1902) was a Reverend and Senator during the Reconstruction Era in Florida in the 19th century. As a Reverend, Meacham organized the first African Methodist Episcopal (AME) Church in Florida in ...

A 4 page analysis of the social and demographic features of the old South. The author contends that the sociocultural region we know as the “Old South” is formed much more around common ideologies than it is any specific state boundaries. The ideologies which distinguish the Old South stretch back into the earlier ...

This 4 page paper refers to the novel "Incidents in the Life of a Slave Girl", by Harriet Jacobs. Based on this book, this paper gives insight into the work which slave women were forced to contribute, often amid horrific conditions. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This 9 page paper discusses the character of Tom, and how he can be likened to that of a Christ-figure. This paper discusses how Tom uses Christian values to combat slavery. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This is an 11 page paper discussing the political and cultural responses of the black community in post-war Britain to their experiences of racism. Post-war Britain saw the tremendous increase of immigration from citizens of the Commonwealth. The immigration resulted in a great increase in the black population and immediately anti-black riots and protests began. ...