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Segregation Still Exists
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A 5 page paper which examines how African Americans are still segregated in our society. The paper focuses on education as the source for segregation in society today. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
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Segregation: An American Reality
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A 5 page discussion of the cause of segregation and its history in the United States. Distinguishes between the natural tendency of groups toward segregation and the artificially imposed segregation which results from one groups distrust or dislike of another. Concludes that while the Civil Rights movement has brought America a long way toward equality and integration, and has even resulted in a change in laws to ensure integration, the social reality is that segregation is still very much a fact of life in the United States. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
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Self-Esteem in Young and Middle-Aged African American Women
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This 6 page report discusses issues of self-esteem as related to Black women and makes the conclusion that, collectively, adult Black women have been ignored in the ongoing research into one determines a person’s sense of themselves and their own degree of self-esteem. This is of particular irony since the color of a person’s skin has been shown, throughout history and social science, to have an impact on a person’s self-esteem since it biases other’s perceptions and how those others communicate their own attitudes. Add that factor to self-esteem issues that all American women have and the African American woman is faced with the proverbial “double-whammy.” Bibliography lists 6 sources.
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Selina's Search for Identity & Assimilation in Brown Girl, Brownstones
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A 5 page paper that examines Paule Marshall's 1959 novel Brown Girl, Brownstones and discusses the factors that make this novel a universal inside observation of immigration and its challenges. The basic story and central theme of the novel are outlined and corresponding parallels pertaining to the universal experience of immigration are noted. Bibliography lists 1 source.
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Semiotics in Film: The Definition of the African American Stereotype and Symbolism as Found in the Black Film Genre
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This is a 7 page paper discussing the semiotics of the black film genre. Certain cinematic codes are used in films to portray semiotics or symbolism to the cinematic audience. Some of the most significant of these can be found in the African American film genre which has changed significantly in its symbolic representation over the years. Originally, blacks in films were stereotyped blatantly and retained the status of the servant to the white man, similar to a Mammy’s role in “Gone With the Wind”. After the cultural revolution took place in the 1960s, Blaxploitation evolved as a black film genre which symbolized the new empowerment felt by the black American population. Blaxploitation, although popular with black audiences, did not have a long life span however and African Americans in films in the 1980s were once again relegated to “buddy” or comic relief roles as support to white actors who retained the leading roles. The black film genre changed again in the 1990s when many films were released showing the urban blight, violence and discrimination experienced by blacks. Again, the genre was filled heavily with stereotypes and the symbolic roles of blacks in American society although the stereotype has changed. Recently, film makers have decided to use more subtle approaches to symbolize the African American in today’s society. This approach has lead to films such as “Devil in a Blue Dress” which explores the subtle cultural differences found in African Americans rather than blatant stereotypes and also new films which spoof the previous stereotypes depicted which in effect erases cinematic coding of black roles. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
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Separatism / A Legacy 1960-1990
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A 6 page paper on how the 1960s led to the separatism of the 1990s. The writer proves, through historical, socioeconomic and political perspectives that 'the revolutionaries of the 1960s are still stranded on the edge of the abyss and scrambling for ways to keep their children from falling in. One or more leaders today haven't the charisma or opportunity, due to media castration, to lead them. Leadership is coming in the form of separatism into various cultures. Just as they were then, the boomers are stuck looking for identity in separatism, and also as they were then, they are the leaders of that revolution.' Bibliography lists 14 sources.
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Should Malcolm X Be Featured on a US Postage Stamp?
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In four pages this paper debates whether or not the image of controversial African-American and Black Muslim activist Malcolm X should be honored on an American stamp. Two sources are cited in the bibliography.
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Should Remunerations be Paid to Africa?
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This 10 page paper considers the issue of whether or not remunerations should be paid to Africa to redress the evils of slavery. Bibliography lists 11 sources.
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Should Society Dispense With Race?
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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.
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Similar Themes in “Myne Owne Ground” and “American Slavery, American Freedom”
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A 3 page paper which examines the similar themes presented in Breen and Innes’ “Myne Owne Ground” and Edmund S. Morgan’s “American Slavery, American Freedom.” No additional sources cited.
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