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The Great Society and Affirmative Action, 2007.
This paper examines the current impact of President Lyndon Johnson's "Great Society" policies of 1964.
954 words (approx. 3.8 pages), 4 sources, MLA, £ 23.95
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The paper discusses President Lyndon Johnson's series of domestic policies to create what he envisioned as a "Great Society" in the United States. The paper explains that since its inception in 1964, this program has evolved into affirmative action that continues to fulfill its purpose despite the controversies regarding whether affirmative action is reverse discrimination. The paper is of the opinion that affirmative action is preventive, proactive and inclusive, it evens the playing field for all and promotes true equal opportunity in America's workplaces.
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"Forty years ago, President Lyndon Johnson initiated a series of important domestic policies in order to create a Great Society in the United States. Historians and political scientists have identified the programs of LBJ's Great Society as the most important expansion of federal government domestic legislation since the New Deal established by President Franklin Roosevelt in the nineteen-thirties. The Great Society produced impressive successes but was undermined by the soaring costs of the Vietnam War and the turbulent political conditions in the United States during the nineteen-sixties."
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Labor Choices of Immigrant Women, 2007.
This paper explores women immigrants and labor choices in the USA and Sweden.
1,769 words (approx. 7.1 pages), 5 sources, MLA, £ 40.95
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The paper discusses the theory of Naila Kabeer who researched Bangladeshi women home workers and maintained that these women did not exercise their own preference in their work choice. Kabeer explains that they were influenced by male domination, which in turn was impacted by societal discrimination. The paper shows that the patterns of employment and labor of immigrant women in the USA and in Sweden lend corroboration to this theory. The paper demonstrates how immigrant women face multiple levels of discrimination, most notably sexist and racist prejudice.
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"As noted above, Kabeer has pointed out that most Bangladeshi woman in London work in the clothing industry from home, while their husbands mainly work in the clothing industry in sweatshops and factories. Kabeer researched the reason for this, and found that the Bangladeshi women's "choice" to work at home is only partly their own preference, and that it is greatly influenced by male domination and other factors. She situates this domination within the context of the racist situation in which the entire family lives."
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Racial Profiling, 2007.
This paper examines the problem of racial profiling in the United States and Canada.
1,217 words (approx. 4.9 pages), 8 sources, MLA, £ 29.95
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The paper explains that courts give the police discretion in who they stop during traffic stops, but statistics prove that more African-Americans are stopped than whites. The paper reveals that many African-Americans are frisked, their vehicles are taken apart and they either get a ticket or go to jail for some bogus reason. The paper points out the opinion that racial profiling is not a problem, but disagrees and argues that changes must be made to stop this racial profiling.
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"Imagine a young African American driving A Ford Explorer to an interview when he is pulled over by the Georgia State Patrol. The young man was driving five miles over the speed limit or less. The police officer asks for back up though he does not appear to have a valid reason for back up. The two officers take apart the Ford Explorer looking for drugs (Callahan and Anderson 2001). Would this same scene have happened with a white male? It is important to look at the definition of racial profiling, how the courts give police officers the discretion to stop African Americans and how the problem of racial profiling should be stopped."
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Capital Punishment, 2007.
A review of the arguments against the use of capital punishment in the United States.
1,562 words (approx. 6.2 pages), 6 sources, MLA, £ 36.95
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This paper reviews the arguments commonly raised against capital punishment in the United States. Specifically, it looks at the fact that capital punishment disproportionately impacts minorities and also damages U.S. credibility within the wider international community. It also looks at the statistics for the benefits of capital punishment and the arguments against their validity. The paper concludes that capital punishment is a legal anachronism that might be giving the state extraordinary power over its citizens without actually making America's streets safer.
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Abstract
The Case against Capital Punishment
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"In the end, there are compelling reasons for abolishing the death penalty. Chiefly, the practice disproportionately impacts minorities and it damages the U.S. reputation abroad. At the same time, the death penalty is an authoritarian practice that permits the state to play "God" with its citizens - or someone else's citizens - and this is not a practice that anyone concerned with individual rights can accept lightly. Similarly, the application of the death penalty runs counter to the Christian ethos upon which America was founded and the statistics unveiled by a number of scholars claiming to prove that the death penalty is an effective deterrent are uncertain and have been strenuously challenged. In the final analysis, there are simply too many questions swirling around the use of the death penalty for Americans to tolerate its use indefinitely."
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The Right to Die, 2007.
This paper explores the concepts of physician assisted suicide, euthanasia and voluntary death in the United States.
1,418 words (approx. 5.7 pages), 4 sources, MLA, £ 33.95
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The paper discusses the film "The Sea Inside", which explores one man's struggle to end his own life after becoming a quadriplegic at the age of 26. The paper looks at how the character, Ramon Sampedro, fights for years for what he believes is a right that all human beings have to stop living when the conditions of life become unbearable. The paper then explores the controversial issue of physician-assisted suicide and euthanasia. The paper includes appended resource material.
From the Paper
"The issue of physician assisted suicide and euthanasia has been a growing debate throughout the country for many years. Emanuel (1997) states that the concept of the right to die, or euthanasia began in 1870 with a man named Samuel Williams (p. 73). Williams proposed that there euthanasia be considered "in all cases of hopeless and painful illness to bring about a quick and painless death" (Emanual, 1997, p. 73). Over time the concept that Williams voiced was considered by many, especially the press. However, when the idea was placed into proposed legislation in Ohio in 1906, the bill was defeated (Emanual, 1997, p. 73)."
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Military Families and 9/11, 2007.
This paper examines the impact of 9/11 upon military personnel and their families.
1,156 words (approx. 4.6 pages), 7 sources, MLA, £ 28.95
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The paper looks at the emotional trauma, the practical, every-day impact and the psychological issues which emerged when soldiers were called away from their families to fight the war against terror. The paper discusses how, while they seem to handle the situation better than their families, military men and women still have to deal with the terrific strain that any deployment places upon family life.
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"To begin with, American soldiers are, first and foremost, Americans. As a result, they too must surely have felt the shock, confusion and pain that all other Americans felt throughout the morning, afternoon, and evening of September 11, 2001. However, whereas most other Americans were largely powerless to do anything about the attacks (save become more hyper-vigilant on the home front in "rooting out" possible terrorists and/or saboteurs), members of the United States Army, Air Force and Navy were uniquely equipped to take positive action. In fact, whatever reservations many of them may have had in leaving behind their loved ones, the available evidence seems to indicate that military morale was quite strong after 9/11: Amy Puckett for one writes in the Army Times that ex-soldiers began to beat a steady path to their local enlistment office in the hopes of securing a military position as the Afghanistan stage of the "War on Terror" got underway (2001)."
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The Aftermath of September 11, 2007.
This paper explores how the events of September 11 negatively influenced economic conditions in America.
4,211 words (approx. 16.8 pages), 13 sources, MLA, £ 80.95
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The paper reveals that the United States economy had already been predicted to go into recession when the tragedy of September 11 struck and facilitated the process of aggravating the economic conditions of the country. The paper discusses the subsequent rise in unemployment and its effect on consumer spending as well as the negative impact on investment and borrowing. The paper focuses on the damage inflicted to the airline, tourism and insurance industries. The paper also examines the rise and fall of the US dollar, the interest rates, open market operations and the Federal Reserve's tax policies. The paper includes a large amount of research material.
Outline:
Introduction
Consumer Spending
Low Investment and Borrowing
The Airline and Insurance Industries
Unemployment Since 9/11
Inflation Targeting
Financial Markets
Open Market Operations
Tax Policy
Conclusion
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"The United States economy had already been predicted to go into recession when the tragedy of September 11 struck and facilitated the process of aggravating the economic conditions of this country. The economy crumpled as many US industries were hit severely by the attacks and the slow down finally took the shape of recession. After three quarters of poor GDP growth, it was almost certain that the economy was heading towards recession, but the September 11th attacks accelerated this ongoing negative process."
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United States' Immigration Policies, 2007.
An analysis of the proposed immigration policies of George Bush and the opposition to his plans.
906 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 6 sources, MLA, £ 23.95
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This paper discusses the immigration policies of the United States. It particularly focuses on policies regarding llegal immigrants and President George Bush's approach to this issue. The paper also describes and discusses the arguments against Bush's proposals and the reasons why there is opposition to his plans. The paper focuses primarily on his address of the issues of immigrants' social responsibility and illegal border crossings.
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"The two most significant policies associated with immigration in the United States reflect concerns for illegal aliens. The first concern is that illegal residents in the country are not subjected to the same social responsibilities as legal citizens. President Bush has, therefore, provided a proposal that will address the issue. The second concern exists with the issue of illegal border crossings. A new policy has already been enacted that provides 6,000 National Guard troops to assist with border related issues. While the debate over immigration continues in the nation, these two issues are beginning to establish new policies and procedures for the United States."
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Pornography, 2007.
An analysis of possible solutions to the negative effects of pornography on society.
814 words (approx. 3.3 pages), 3 sources, MLA, £ 20.95
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This paper discusses the effects of pornography on society and discusses whether pornography should be banned. It argues that pornography should not be banned, however, it should be closely monitored and restricted. It also discusses the possible benefits to society, women and workers within the adult film industry, of introducing these measures.
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"Finally, pornography is something which must be - at the very least - closely monitored inasmuch as it reverses the long-standing efforts of feminists to gain for women a measure of dignity and respect - dignity and respect, it need hardly be said, which will see them valued for things other than their physical appearance. In her discussion of the matter, Susan Brownmiller writes that pornography - presumably of the magazine variety - portrays women as commodities, like "cuts of meat" at the local supermarket. Obviously, in light of women's steady march towards academic ascendancy in American universities, this image is as untrue as it is unflattering and it harms millions of American women who are told to see themselves as a "cut of meat"."
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A Hole in the Ozone Layer, 2007.
This paper discusses the depletion of the ozone layer and the actions taken to combat this problem.
960 words (approx. 3.8 pages), 7 sources, MLA, £ 24.95
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This paper explains the overall structure of the ozone layer and how chlorofluorocarbons or CFCs destroy the ozone molecules. The paper discusses how ozone depletion has spread from the Antarctic to various areas around the globe. The paper explores what the world is doing to combat this problem of ozone depletion.
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"To begin with, the ozone layer is a band of, well, "ozone" located in the upper atmosphere. More specifically, ozone itself is made up of three atoms of oxygen instead of the much more common two. This band of atypical oxygen molecules is found about 10-50 kilometers above the earth's surface - the numbers apparently vary depending upon the source consulted (Gleason para.2) - and shields the planet from harmful ultraviolet radiation ("Ozone Layer" sec.1-4). The creation, the production, of this band of ozone is complex for those not well-acquainted with chemistry. Be that as it may, it can be said that ozone is mostly produced by ultraviolet light hitting oxygen molecules containing two oxygen atoms."
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The Death Penalty Debate, 2007.
A look at the controversial issue of capital punishment in the United States.
1,271 words (approx. 5.1 pages), 5 sources, MLA, £ 30.95
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The paper discusses the complex ethical, judicial, social, economic, racial and political issues that capital punishment raises. The paper discusses the perspectives of opponents and supporters of the death penalty and offers the opinion that the societal advantages of the death penalty far outweigh the disadvantages.
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"Despite the frequent use of the death penalty throughout most of American history, it continues to be a controversial issue in the United States. Americans continue to debate whether capital punishment is morally acceptable, whether taking a convicted criminal's life is an effective means of deterring other criminals from committing violent crimes, and whether capital punishment is applied fairly, regardless of social, economic, or racial factors. (Kurtis 188) Ultimately, because of the conservative majority on the Supreme Court, the death penalty is likely to be imposed in appropriate cases by America's criminal justice system for the foreseeable future."
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Utilitarianism and Perspectives on Abortion, 2007.
A comparative analysis of liberal and conservative views on abortion.
3,462 words (approx. 13.8 pages), 7 sources, MLA, £ 69.95
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This paper looks at how two polarized camps have emerged within the abortion debate, one (the liberal camp) fervently in favor of abortion and the other (the conservative camp) heatedly opposed. In particular, it looks at how in his important work, "Abortion and Moral Theory", L.W. Sumner takes an essentially utilitarian approach towards the subject whereas philosophers such as Earl Winkler and Barry Hoffmaster have applied serious and important criticisms to applied ethics in general and to utilitarian arguments in particular. The paper argues that despite Sumner's best efforts, applied ethics systems such as utilitarianism cannot resolve the important issues in abortion. It concludes that it is necessary to follow the advice of Hoffmaster, who recommends that we move away from theory-driven applied ethics, and instead move to a morality that is understood contextually.
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"It is argued that there is no area of applied ethics that highlights more starkly the pitfalls inherent in applied ethics than the area of abortion. This is because there is no other area in which two human lives (with their associated rights and/or duties) are so closely intertwined. The foetus is parasitically dependent on the woman for life itself. The woman's right to autonomy is inevitably intertwined with considerations of her duties towards others, such as the foetus (primarily) and the father of the foetus (as a distant second). "
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Immigration and its Impacts, 2007.
A look at the impact of immigration on the suburban landscape, through an abiotic, biotic and cultural analysis of a region of the Greater Toronto area.
2,008 words (approx. 8.0 pages), 9 sources, MLA, £ 45.95
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This paper examines the "layers of the land" (abiotic, biotic and cultural) in a suburban neighborhood with a particular emphasis upon how issues seen in this neighborhood reflect larger processes currently being experienced in the Greater Toronto Area as a whole. The writer notes that perhaps the most important process being experienced in this area is the interaction between urban sprawl and the "suburbanization of immigration". The writer also points out that the population of the area appears to be in flux, as largely working- or middle-class immigrants of predominantly Asian and South-Asian descent are settling in the neighborhood in greater numbers. In this respect, it is shown how the profound biotic and cultural impacts upon the study area, reflect similar processes underway in the Greater Toronto Area and, in fact, in cities across North America today.
Outline:
Introduction
An A-B-C Analysis
Biotic and Cultural Factors: Conflict and the Suburban Landscape
Critical Analysis
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"An abiotic analysis of the region is interesting as it reveals how the built environment of Toronto's suburbia has transformed the natural environment of the region. The weather of the neighbourhood reflects that of the Greater Toronto Area as a whole, and is marked by high seasonal variations from hot, humid summers to cold winters with considerable precipitation. The soil of the region is typical of the soil of Toronto in general in that it is characterized by a thick dark surface and a high proportion of organic matter. This renders the soil of the region particularly beneficial for plants and the growing of crops."
"Surprisingly, however, these abiotic limiting factors which would normally determine the quality and quantity of living things in a given region do not seem to be particularly significant factors in this neighbourhood. Indeed, except for trees, hedges and small plants - usually displayed for cosmetic purposes in residential settings - there is little sign of that the rich qualities of the soil are determining land uses in the area."
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Theology, 2007.
This paper offers a personal theological view on several controversial issues.
878 words (approx. 3.5 pages), 1 source, MLA, £ 22.95
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In this article, the writer discusses how blood is viewed in different sources, such as the Old Testament and New Testament. The writer notes that it is clear in the Bible that God detests the shedding of innocent blood. This paper includes the writer's personal view of aspects such as euthanasia and abortion. The writer argues that we should use our lives to glorify God and that in many matters one should let the Ultimate Judge who is God settle the matters on His own.
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"Crimes are prevalent nowadays because of avarice. Man's insatiable thirst for wealth and his desire to want more may make him do things inconceivable. Criminals like robbers kill innocent people because of their love for money. Some also kill out of fear. The rulers in the Old Testament killed their rivals. They feared to be toppled down and ousted. They feared the loss of their power."
"Personally, I agree with the Biblical texts. I think that shedding of innocent blood is utterly inhumane and contrary to what God originally designed man to do. Man is created in the image and likeness of God; hence, we should be godly in all our actions, and we should not shed innocent blood. In everything we do, we should bear in mind that we radiate God's image in us."
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