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A Portrayal Of Oppression and Prejudice in Feminist Literature
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This 11 page paper looks at Zami: A New Spelling Of My Name" By Audre Lorde and the way in which we can see social criticism of different forms of prejudice include gender, race and sexuality. The way this is communicated in the book, and the underlying message are considered by looking at social norms and the way in which, as a reader, we may interpret the book. The bibliography cites 4 sources.
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A Review of "Black Is the Color of the Cosmos : Essays on Afro-American Literature and Culture" by Charles T. Davis
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A 5 page review of the work of one of the most effective black writers of the twentieth century. A collection of a variety of Davis' most important essays, the book serves as a much needed compendium of the work of this tremendously important black author. Starting with an examination of the debates which encompassed black literary circles of the 1960s and 1970s, Davis compares the perspectives of a variety of different writers and academics before turning his attention specifically to the black slave narratives and then to Ralph Ellison, James Baldwin, Paul Laurence Dunbar, Jean Toomer, Robert Hayden, and other key figures in black history. The most interesting aspect of this book by far, however, is Davis' attention to the slave narrative as a critical component of black written history. No additional sources are listed.
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A Review of "Race Matters" by Cornel West
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A 5 page discussion of race relations in the United States. Contends that the subject of race relations is a key philosophical issue precipitated in the United States largely by the presence of African Americans. It is an issue which has been broached by many black leaders of our past, and indeed the leaders of today and our future. Cornel West is one of those leaders. He is, in fact, one of the most eloquent and influential black writers of contemporary times. West views white America as an oppressor of black America, an oppressor which operates through daily attacks on black attributes such as intelligence, beauty, ability, and character. Central to this racial bias is economics and the capitalist system which emphasizes individuality over community and competition over cooperation. No additional sources are listed.
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A Review of Time on the Cross
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This 3 page paper examines a book review on this controversial piece of literature. The primary issues discussed reflect the conditions of slaves. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
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A Review of W.E.B. DuBois' "The Souls of Black Folks"
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A 5 page discussion of the cultural environment in which "The Souls of Black Folk" was written and the message which the author sought to convey. Contends that the general public at this time was not very tolerant of blacks in general and W.E.B. DuBois was not only black, he had an impressive education and was considerably influential. Ironically, these same qualities somewhat alienated W.E.B. DuBois even from some of his own people. Even in this historical context, however, "The Souls of Black Folks" was regarded as a beautiful insight into the African American culture. No additional sources are listed.
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A Social and Demographic Overview of the Old South
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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 years of our history in which slavery played a central role in both the economy and the culture of our young nation. The institution of slavery in itself, however, varied over the Old South. This variation is due to the variation in people and circumstance. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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A Sociological Analysis of the Role of Malcolm X
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This 4 page paper provides some biographical information about Malcolm Little. It goes on to address his role as a civil rights leader during the 1960s. Various sociological perspectives are defined and applied. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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A Son of Africa
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A 3 page paper which examines the film A Son of Africa. Bibliography lists 1 source.
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A. Philip Randolf
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An 11 page paper which presents an overview of A. Philip Randolph’s life and contributions. Bibliography lists 12 sources.
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A. Philip Randolph and the Brotherhood of the Sleeping Car Porters
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A 5 page paper which argues how A. Philip Randolph made a difference in the lives of many African Americans through his struggle in the Brotherhood of the Sleeping Car Porters as it related to the union. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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