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Middle Eastern Poetry, 2008.
This paper discusses Middle Eastern poetry, noting that such poetry tends to concern the conflict experienced around the poets.
2,056 words (approx. 8.2 pages), 7 sources, MLA, $ 64.95
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In this article, the writer notes that Middle Eastern poetry is often peppered with honest assessments of the physical and emotional turmoil of conflict. The writer discusses that poetry in the Middle East tends to be a voice of record, in stylistic descriptions of the conflicts of mind, body and spirit that demonstrate a life or many lives in the turmoil of conflict and change. The writer maintains that many Middle Eastern authors feel a fierce obligation to write not only about the joy and struggle of writing poetry but also the trails and conflicts of their nations and the people whom they have known and whom they have imagined to have been deeply affected by all. The writer concludes that in the works of Ozkan Mert (Turkish) Taha Muhammad Ali (Palastinian) Eliaz Cohen (Israeli) and Aharon Shabtai (Israeli) one can locate the human drama of living in strife as well as the pleasure of poetic expression, without any real difficulty and with a great sense of wonder that is expressed through poetry and the wondrous human mind.
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"Each of these writers are expressing the nature of self, the body of self and the nature of political and social upheaval, as it is expressive of the self and the whole. Each may be writing from an opposing side, but clearly their views are not opposing. Their voice is one that asks those who would choose to subvert them to listen to their voice as the voice of the individual seeking individual reconciliation in the face of conflict. The Middle Eastern conflict is a constant point of discussion in every arena, those offering solutions and those offering greater strife, and the words of these poets exemplify that the voice rarely heard is the voice of the people, the individual bodies and souls who live every day facing the results of conflict and the candor of legislative results.
"Ozkan Mert probably best exemplifies the passion and power of poetry, as a simple form that can convey a meaning beyond the nature of it length or even it s breath. Mert in his poem Whose on the Side of Poetry expresses the fear that some have of poetry, as a tool used by people to express the nature of strife, often when many wish that such strife not become public knowledge."
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Alaskan Racial Issues, 2008.
Discuses that, in Alaska, there are only two categories of races--the whites who came to Alaska and the native Alaskans.
1,780 words (approx. 7.1 pages), 7 sources, APA, $ 57.95
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This paper explains that the present racial issue in Alaska, between whites and native Alaskans, goes back generations and continues into the most recent times. Today, native Alaskans constitute a small minority in cities but form the majority in the rural villages. The author describes the history of anti-discrimination legislation, school desegregation, imprisonment ratios and stereotypes. In Alaska, the media report a lot about the racial issues in other countries and in the mainland U.S. but not much about what has and is happening in Alaska. The paper urges that more attention to these racial problems would help end them.
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"On September 12, 2007, the United Nations passed a resolution for the Indigenous People. The declaration is a comprehensive statement addressing the rights of these peoples. It was drafted and formally debated for over 20 prior to being adopted. The text says indigenous peoples have the right to fully enjoy as a collective or as individuals, all human rights and fundamental freedoms as recognized in the Charter of the United Nations, the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and international human rights law."
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Wendy Brown's Perspective on Tolerance, 2008.
A review of Wendy Brown's perspective on tolerance as contained in her book, "Regulating Aversion: Tolerance in the Age of Identity and Empire."
1,236 words (approx. 4.9 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 42.95
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This paper discusses and reviews Wendy Brown's book, "Regulating Aversion: Tolerance in the Age of Identity and Empire." The paper discusses the content of the book and specifically discusses Brown's perspective on tolerance. It suggests that Brown's work is biased by the writer's own decidedly biased liberal viewpoints, rather than representing a comprehensive historical analysis of the development of tolerance as we know it today.
Table of Contents:
Tolerance According to Wendy Brown
Subjugation and Society
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"The first part of the book read like a dry political prose, steeped in political theory. However, midway through the book, Brown's style shifts to an impassioned style of writing. Brown's definition of Liberalism is an example of her passion. She paints a picture of society where our differences, held only in private drive us apart, rather than unify us. Differences would then no longer be used to allocate culture and society. Brown failed to recognize and address viewpoints that were different from her own. This weakened her argument considerably. It appears that Brown assumes that her audience will agree with her. She does not even address viewpoints, historical or contemporary that would invalidate her arguments. Brown makes her point by avoiding that which does not fit her mold."
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The Jewish Community within the USA, 2008.
This paper discusses the three waves of Jewiss immigrants to the U.S.A. and looks at the Jewish community as one of the strongest and most important ethnic-religious communities in America.
1,767 words (approx. 7.1 pages), 7 sources, APA, $ 56.95
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In this article, the writer notes that understanding America is directly linked to understanding its mosaic of ethnic, religious and racial groups living and working together. The writer discusses that one of the most important groups is the Jewish community, which has made enormous contributions to the development and evolution of America. The writer looks at the three separate waves of Jewish immigrants to the U.S.A. and studies the modern Jewish community in the U.S.A. The writer concludes that the particularity of the Jewish community is the result of the interaction between the informal environment, i.e. family, and the formal, i.e. the rabbi and synagogue, as well as the community's tie to Israel, and its educational, political and social values.
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"However, in order to be able to provide a pertinent answer, one must begin with the conclusion, i.e. that Jewish history, is, similarly to American history itself, a succession of waves of migration. Each of these three waves of immigrants came to America in different periods, established in different regions of the country and was contributed to the profile of American Jewry in its own way. The first wave of immigrants was made up of Sephardic merchants who came from Brazil and settled in New Amsterdam; other immigrants from Spain and Portugal followed towards the middle of the seventeenth century and settled in Newport, New Amsterdam, Philadelphia, Georgia and South Carolina. The second wave of settlers consisted of German Jews who came to America in the 1840s in search of economic and social opportunity. They left Germany because of persecution and the failure of their reform movements. The final wave lasted from the 1880s to 1924 and consisted of Eastern European Jews emigrating from Russia, Austria-Hungary and Romania."
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Jena 6 Controversy, 2008.
This paper looks at racial attacks, focusing on the Jena 6 controversy.
950 words (approx. 3.8 pages), 5 sources, APA, $ 33.95
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In this article, the writer notes that the United States claims equality and tolerance as part of its national policy. The writer points out that while this has been somewhat challenged since the 9/11 attacks, many Americans still feel that the country advocates the values of humanity over those of racial or ethnic segregation. It is therefore tragic when racial conflicts and hatred attacks occur, particularly among the young. The writer discusses that one example of racial conflict is the "Jena Six" controversy. The writer explains that the case involves six black high school students who were arrested on charges of allegedly trying to beat a white classmate to death. The writer also provides her personal opinion on the incident and how it was treated by the justice system.
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"Being racial in nature, the case has also attracted the attention of civil rights activists, bloggers and black radio hosts. Many of these persons criticized the events leading to the court case and conviction, citing unequal justice as their opinion on the matter. Indeed, even the Rev. Jesse Jackson has been inspired to fight for justice until all the charges against the Jena 6 are dropped, and the American Civil Liberties Union is investigating the case for possible evidence of racial disparity. Kovach cites studies finding that African-Americans are incarcerated at nearly six times the rate of whites. Many reasons are cited for this, including the poverty level of certain ethnic groups, as well as the assumption of criminality that is associated not only with the poverty level, but also with the specific ethnic group."
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Saudi Arabia, 2008.
A brief look at globalization and social customs issues in Saudi Arabia.
817 words (approx. 3.3 pages), 3 sources, APA, $ 29.95
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This paper examines how following Saudi customs and avoiding unintended social slights is an important component of establishing productive business relationships there because doing so demonstrates awareness of and respect for foreign cultures. The paper explains that Saudis will overlook accidental mistakes in this regard, provided they are clearly the result of innocent ignorance about the culture rather than intentional slights. Nevertheless,
the paper contends that adapting to customs and social expectations always facilitates business relationships, particularly in cultures that emphasize personal interactions and rituals in a business environment.
Outline:
Social Customs in Saudi Arabia:
Conducting Business in Saudi Arabia:
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"In general, as regards women, Saudi culture requires a much higher degree of modesty: Saudi women dress in garments that cover them from head to toe, and they do not expose their hair in public. Foreigners are not expected to wear Arab clothes, but they are expected to dress modestly, and women, in particular, are expected to cover themselves in clothes that do not expose any skin. Foreigners should also be aware of local holidays such as Ramadan, during which all Muslim fast during daylight hours. While foreigners are not expected to fast, it is nevertheless important to avoid eating or drinking publicly, in the presence of Muslim, during the holiday."
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The Intrastate Conflict in Sudan, 2008.
A discussion on the political desire to achieve peace in the Sudan region with the establishment of a framework for an open dialogue path between the parties.
3,613 words (approx. 14.5 pages), 11 sources, APA, $ 100.95
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The paper reminds us that the African continent is one of the most volatile regions in the world. Sudan is currently the focus of attention in the international community. From the perspective of the general peace process, the paper confirms that progress has been made in all areas. The United Nations played a significant part in moderating the talks through its UNMIS monitors and ensuring the implementation of the provisions agreed upon in the Comprehensive Peace Agreement signed in 2005. The paper notes that the government in Khartoum is forced by international donors and through economic sanctions to comply with the rules and decisions taken at the negotiation table in respect to the North South conflict. The paper underlines the major breakthroughs achieved since the 1993 establishment of the Intergovernmental Authority for Development.
Outline:
Introduction
Historical Background of the North South Conflict
Peace talks
Protocol.
Darfur
Conclusion
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"This is due to the continuous struggles for reaching a positive agreement between the conflicting parties in the country, as well as the failure to establish a comprehensive means to respecting and implementing the already agreed upon ceasefires, protocols, and agreements. At the same time though, the lack of efficiency in the actions undergone is also the result of the complexity of the issues under discussion, taking into account the dimension of the conflicts present in Sudan. In this sense, on the one hand, there is the unsolved conflict between the North and the South of the country, and, on the other hand, there is the escalating humanitarian and security crisis in the Western part of the state, in Darfur. From this perspective, any possible peace agreement must take into account both levels of conflict and deal with them in terms of local solutions as well as a national one."
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Male vs Female Gender Roles, 2008.
A discussion on gender, masculine attributes and the roles of American and African women in their respective societies.
1,430 words (approx. 5.7 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 47.95
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The paper defines gender roles as behaviors and ways that are socially constructed and culturally regarded as appropriately male or female. These roles are first learned through interaction with primary care givers and peers. The paper comments that in the American culture, the traditional male gender role requires men and boys to avoid behaviors, which display emotions and affections. The paper also comments that modern gender roles have released the American woman from just being a homemaker. Her rights have increased as a result of many years of picketing and representations. The paper then continues and highlights the difference in gender roles in American and African women.
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"Wife battering is also common. The United Nations reported that approximately 66-80% of Africa's farm work is done by women. Girls are at a definite disadvantage to boys in Africa's chauvinist society. Girls must drop out of school in favor of boys when resources are low. African women have proved that they can be leaders in their community as they are in their respective homes. They have demonstrated their capability as channels of economic empowerment. In comparison, many African men have, in fact, been unable to provide the same leadership and capability because of laziness or indifference. Their natural capabilities and willingness to respond to the task are, however, economically constrained because African men or husbands stubbornly remain the decision-makers of the home."
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Charles Darwin's "The Voyage of the Beagle", 2008.
Relates that adventures in chapters 'Tierra del Fuego' and 'Straits of Magellan' in Charles Darwin's "The Voyage of the Beagle".
1,010 words (approx. 4.0 pages), 1 source, MLA, $ 35.95
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This paper explains that Charles Darwin is often called a man ahead of his time, because his theory of evolution challenged Victorian religious doctrine. However, in his book "The Voyage of the Beagle", Darwin appears to be a man of his culture and times even though he had a unique viewpoint about nature. The paper points out that Darwin's discussion of the different flora and fauna on his journeys on the 'Beagle' are extraordinarily modern in their detail and accuracy; conversely, in Darwin's chronicles about the natives, his racial attitudes show that he was a man of his time. The paper contends that Darwin views his own European civilization as inherently superior to that of civilizations in other hemispheres. The paper uses examples taken from the book to demonstrate Darwin's attitude.
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"Likewise the natives' darker skin, which shields them against the sun, reveals them, in Darwin's eyes, as closer to nature. The fact that they speak a different language that is not of the Indo-European family like Darwin's English or Romantic (presumably, he would not look down upon them if they spoke French rather than their native tongue) likewise is unscientifically judged upon the basis that Darwin finds it unpleasant to listen to. Strikingly, even though some of these natives have already picked up a few words of English and can mimic the body language of the crew, showing what might be called a quick linguistic intelligence, Darwin sniffs that all savages are good mimics."
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Rwanda, 2008.
An analysis of the methods used to locate areas of burial in mass killing situations.
1,271 words (approx. 5.1 pages), 4 sources, MLA, $ 43.95
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This paper reviews the proper forensic procedure for digging up mass graves, such as the ones in Rwanda following the genocide there. The paper comments that the well-known forensic doctor William Haglund worked in Rwanda unearthing mass graves that resulted from the genocide that took place there in the 1990s. The paper continues and reviews the work of forensic anthropologists Karen Ramey Burns and Bill Blass.
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"The book by Stanley Rhine points out that in order to create a face on a skull is a "slow, exacting process" requiring artistic talent and it is helpful to have "close collaboration between the artist and an anthropologist." And after an artist has reproduced a few faces, "a powerful urge to do something a little out of the ordinary begins to manifest itself," the author explains. Maybe the artist wishes to put a scar on the face (where there was one), or a hooknose, or a pair of large ears, just to add drama; this would be a potential abuse of facial reconstruction."
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