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Beauty Contests, 2008.
This paper explores the cultural practice known as the "beauty pageant".
1,543 words (approx. 6.2 pages), 7 sources, MLA, $ 50.95
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The paper discusses the importance of the cultural practice of the beauty pageant, in particular the Miss America beauty contest. The paper discusses how although there has been scholarly aversion to studying the phenomenon, it is clear that this apparently frivolous cultural practice is enormously significant in shaping how sexuality, gender and race are shaped within the broader fabric of power relationships in our society. The paper also demonstrates how this cultural practice has spread across the world during the twentieth century to become a global phenomenon.
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"The topic of "beauty" and, in particular, "beauty pageants" is a highly controversial one in contemporary academia. In the wake of late twentieth century feminism, scholars in the fields of sociology and anthropology "often see beauty contests as somehow trivial, frivolous, or vulgar" (Cohen 5). In large measure, this scholarly response reflects the widespread controversy over addressing the cultural construction of "beauty" in the modern context. While feminist critics have led the debate over the scholarly analysis of the construction of beauty, scholars in other fields have tended to avoid discussion of the issue and the cultural practice of beauty contests. As one critic observes of this scholarly aversion: "The failure to grant beauty pageants serious attention may reflect a reluctance to deal with beauty itself as a serious matter" (Cohen 6)."
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"Their Eyes Were Watching God", 2008.
This paper analyzes "Their Eyes Were Watching God" by Zora Neale Hurston.
1,210 words (approx. 4.8 pages), 1 source, MLA, $ 41.95
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The paper examines the novel "Their Eyes Were Watching God" by Zora Neale Hurston, which portrays the prejudices faced by African-American women. The paper describes how Hurston paints a verbal picture of Janie, the African-American woman and explains how through her relationships with different men, she finally finds her true identity.
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"The life of Janie in the novel, "Their Eyes Were Watching God" by Zora Neale Hurston and published originally in 1937, was written during a period of time when there were few African American women writers. It is a story of the life of an African American woman who is telling her story to a friend and how she did not even know who she was until she met Tea Cake. It is an emotionally charged book that tells how life was for women and men back in the days where whites mistreated them due to their skin color. Hurston paints a verbal picture of Janie, an African American woman, who begins the story of how she had no identity, but through her relationships with different men, finally, finds herself."
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Gillo Pontecorvo's film "Burn"., 2008.
A review and discussion of of director Gillo Pontecorvo's film "Burn".
704 words (approx. 2.8 pages), 2 sources, MLA, $ 25.95
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The paper discusses how the movie "Burn!" presents a dark look at the nature of colonialism as well as humanity. The paper describes the society radically segregated on racial and economic lines; the slaves are perpetually trapped in a cycle of poverty and oppression and even after finding their "freedom", they are little better off. The paper looks at the character of Jose Delores and his independence that led not to freedom, but to further repression and the collapse of his dream and hopes.
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"The first part of the movie sets the stage for this philosophy. The island of Queimada has long sought freedom, for it has a history of colonialism as well as a history of revolt. The movie develops in the slave revolt that England seeks to capitalize on and wrest control from Portugal. As the slaves rise victorious from the bloody revolution, Walker, convinces Jose Delores that the slaves can go no further in self-government, or succeed in trading with the world. "Who will buy your sugar, Jose?" Walker asks, yet the British have imposed a boycott on the island (Burn!). In exchange for promised schools, hospitals, financial prosperity, the newly liberated slaves agree to set down their weapons and return to the sugar cane fields. Thus, they are promised success, but are stripped of their independence and freedom. They are trapped, given the ability to "know how to go", but no escape from their situation."
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Colonization of the Southern Colonies, 2007.
An examination of the colonization of the Southern United States and the development of agriculture in the southern colonies.
1,144 words (approx. 4.6 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 39.95
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This paper looks at the various European countries that began exploring the southern colonies and their influence on these colonies. The paper explains the difference between the Southern colonies and New England.
The writer discusses the important role African Americans played in the history of the thirteen colonies and especially for plantation owners in the southern colonies.
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"After Christopher Columbus came to the new world, Spain and France made several explorations. Spain sent explorers hoping to find gold and eventually colonized what is known today as Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana, and Texas. French fur traders traveled down the Mississippi River hunting different animals and eventually they claimed this area for themselves beginning colonies in Louisiana. It is important to recognize the part that Spain and France had in exploring these areas because these countries continue to affect these states today."
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Toni Cade Bambara's "The Lesson", 2007.
A look at how the plot and theme of Toni Cade Bambara's short story, "The Lesson", reflect communist ideology.
1,645 words (approx. 6.6 pages), 2 sources, MLA, $ 53.95
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This paper explains that, in "The Communist Manifesto", Friedrich Engels and Karl Marx deplore the emergence of classes, such as the bourgeois and the proletariat, which they consider to be products of the rise and dominance of capitalism in Europe. The author points out that, in "The Lesson", Toni Cade Bambara relates how the African-American children, who are intimidated by the displays of white wealth they see on Fifth Avenue, are reluctant to enter the F.A.O. Schwarz toy store and express their resentment through scorn. The paper demonstrates how Bambara uses plot, themes, characterizations and the symbolism of the settings to create the conflict between social classes that is also suggested by Engels and Marx. The paper includes quotations from the book.
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"Examples from "The Communist Manifesto" and this scene from "The Lesson" confirm this and demonstrate how literature can be an ideological force. For example, Marx himself observed that literature is not a static mirror image of culture; rather it is itself a contributing force to the social dialectic of history. Furthermore, he noted that literature does not just reflect the hegemony of the ruling class; it also reflects the oppositional forces that counter that hegemony. It carries the vestigial traces of past modes of production and the germs of the future modes of production."
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Civil Rights in the 1950s and 1960s, 2007.
An analysis of the problems and reactions to the American Civil Rights Movement of the 1950s and 1960s.
791 words (approx. 3.2 pages), 4 sources, APA, $ 28.95
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This paper discusses issues that related to African-American civil rights in the United States in the 1950s and 1960s such as segregation and Jim Crow laws. The paper then considers the freedom riders, famous writers (such as Langston Hughes) or speakers and other reactions toward civil rights. The paper finally looks at how these affected the fight to win civil rights for African-Americans.
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"Another important part of studying this period of time is looking at African Americans who made a difference. While many famous African Americans existed during this time, Langston Hughes was an inspiration to the poor, black people during this time and continues to be an inspiration to his people today.
Langston use humor and his love to touch the lives of others. "Langston Hughes was one of the dominant voices in American literature of this century and perhaps the single most influential black poet." Langston Hughes was only one of many famous authors that made a difference on struggling African Americans during the 1950's and 1960's. Another important figure during this time period was Martin Luther King Jr. that fought for freedom for his people. King inspired both African Americans and whites. Today, his speech, "I Have a Dream" continues to inspire people."
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The Works of Langston Hughes, 2007.
An analysis of the life and works of Langston Hughes and their contribution to the Harlem Renaissance.
1,968 words (approx. 7.9 pages), 10 sources, MLA, $ 62.95
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This paper discusses the life and works of African-American writer, Langston Hughes. It particularly considers how Hughes was linked to the period of time known as the Harlem Renaissance and how he affected this time period. The paper also looks at the early life of Hughes and discusses how the life and writings of Langston Hughes continues to inspire African-Americans to this day.
Table of Contents:
The Early Life of Langston Hughes
Langston Hughes and Harlem
Life and Career of Langston Hughes
The Works of Langston Hughes
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"While the early life of Langston Hughes, and the Harlem Renaissance have been discussed, it is important to study what his life was like as he strived to eventually make Harlem his home. Early in life Hughes had decided to make writing as his career. At only eighteen years old, Hughes decided that he would make his living as a writer, but only had Hughes decided to be a writer, he had also decided to focus most of his writings to be about African Americans. "From his decision around 1920, at the age of 18, to try to live by his writings, he devoted himself to a career that would take as its center the world of African Americans" (Rampersad 22). Hughes believed African Americans were equal to whites and he believed in valuing humanity regardless of the person's skin color or race. "He moved easily between this profound sense of racial pride and love - unrivaled in its intensity by that of any other major writer - a cosmopolitanism that made him at home all around the world" (Rampersad 22). Even at a young age, people began to value his works."
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Blaxtiploitation and American Film, 2007.
An analysis of the steps taken to eliminate blaxtiploitation from American filmmaking.
2,291 words (approx. 9.2 pages), 8 sources, APA, $ 70.95
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This paper discusses the exploitation of Blacks in the American filmmaking industry and looks at the role of the Civil Rights movement in eliminating blaxtiploitation. It describes and discusses different films that were created in response to this phenomenon of exploitation and their impact on it. The paper specifically focuses on the Oscar award that was awarded to Sydney Poitier and its impact on the filmmaking industry.
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"It is evident that in the progress of Black filmmaking in the nation there was a great upheaval in the country and that few Black individuals were ever recognized for their efforts. Sydney Poitier and Hattie McDaniel were capable of receiving Oscars for their work, although the massive amount of other Black actors and filmmakers were ignored. While many would contend that blaxtiploitation films played a significant role in brining the plight of Black filmmakers to the nation, the fact is that most blaxtiploitation films were created by whites. Yet, the period of filmmaking is significant because through it emerged a new philosophy about portraying cultures in cinema and that philosophy was finally to tell the story as it really occurred. Once this happened the films of individuals such as Burnett and his counterparts were capable of presenting the views of varied lives before the public in a manner that educated and informed."
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Improving Literacy, 2007.
A research proposal exploring whether the "Word Detectives: Benchmark Extended Word Identification Program for Beginning Readers" (BWIP) strategy enhances a student's reading achievement.
2,276 words (approx. 9.1 pages), 6 sources, APA, $ 70.95
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The paper relates that the purpose of this study is to determine if systematic phonics instruction is effective in teaching inner-city African-American eighth graders how to achieve functional literacy at an age appropriate level. The paper's study focuses on the reading program developed by I.W. Gaskins, "Word Detectives: Benchmark Extended Word Identification Program for Beginning Readers" (BWIP). Using Tyler's objectives-based evaluation methodology, the research effort evaluates the effective use and success of the reading instruction using the BWIP method among a student population within a middle school.
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Introduction
Introduction of Project
Statement of the Problem
Purpose of the Study
Rationale of the Study
Statement of the Hypothesis and Research Questions
Proposed Methodology
Summary
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"According to the Georgia Public Education Report Card for the academic year 2002-2003, the school targeted in the current research case study ranked below 58% passing for the reading comprehension scores. Teachers and administrators continue to seek ways to improve student learning and increase test scores. In addition to the basal reading series, schools in the district make a variety of reading programs available to their students. The effectiveness of the program titled Word Detectives: Benchmark Extended Word Identification Program for Beginning Readers, that uses systematic phonics in reading comprehension and word analysis was the program selected for use of the 2003-2004 school year, and is the program that will be monitored for its effectiveness in this applied dissertation."
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Black Acquiescence to Injustice?, 2007.
An analysis of Martin Luther King's "Letter from Birmingham Jail" and Ralph Ellison's novel "The Invisible Man".
851 words (approx. 3.4 pages), 2 sources, MLA, $ 30.95
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The paper explores aspects of the black experience in Martin Luther King's "Letter from Birmingham Jail" and the "Battle Royal" section of Ralph Ellison's novel "The Invisible Man". The paper discusses the authors' portrayal of a black man recognizing and responding to the slights and discrimination in American life. The paper describes how King and Ellison raise questions about how acquiescent many blacks are when faced with injustice.
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"King wrote his letter while he was in the Birmingham city jail where he had been arrested for demonstrating for civil rights. In the letter, he writes to other clergymen who had been critical of his actions. King states in his letter that he intends to answer his critics because "I feel that you are men of genuine good will and that your criticisms are sincerely set forth" (King 114). King speaks directly to the clergymen referred to in the opening of the letter, and after this he uses the pronoun "you" to assure the readers that he is speaking directly to them and to their concerns."
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