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The Rise of the Aztec Society, 2006.
A look at the history of the Aztecs.
2,157 words (approx. 8.6 pages), 7 sources, APA, £ 41.95
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This paper reviews and discusses the history of the Aztecs and the development of the Aztec society. According to the paper, the Aztecs were not the first great civilization that inhabited the region of today's Mexico, but settled after many former cultures had passed and left their influence hundreds of years before the empire was built. The paper reports that like other cultures, the Aztecs started as a small group of people that managed to achieve power and riches through hard work and a vision of the future.
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"The lowest stage of society was a kind of peasant that was not allowed to have properties, was bound to the land of the nearby nobles and had the task of working it, in exchange for a portion of the harvest. A lower stage were the slaves, less in number and that achieved such condition only if they were war prisoners, had debts or committed crimes. A slave was similar to a paid servant. The children of the poor people could be sold as slaves, but it was usually for a determined period of time. The slaves had the right to buy their freedom."
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Women's Issues in Ethiopia, 2005.
A review of the struggles that face Ethiopian women.
1,562 words (approx. 6.2 pages), 3 sources, APA, £ 31.95
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This paper takes a look at Ethiopian women and the hardships and struggles they endure. According to the paper, the mortality rate amongst Ethiopian women, is very high. The paper goes on to say that the reason for this is the food taboos observed among pregnant women, poverty, early marriage and birth complications of female genital mutilation or FGM, especially infibulation.
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" The National Policy on Women was established in 1993 to set up appropriate structure within government offices and institutions, which would introduce and implement appropriate gender-sensitive public policies. The 1995 Ethiopian government renewed its commitment to the policy under its new Constitution. It also waged an intense and extensive regionalization process, which would spread gender-sensitive policies and development interventions. Currently, interventions made available for the women of Ethiopia have consisted largely in temporary and unconnected individual projects. If these continued, they tended to just remain gender-neutral and not too effective in benefiting these women. The biggest challenge confronted by regional governments in Ethiopia is that the reverse hierarchy of activities does not reach targeted women effectively. Reasons include a lack of institutional capacity at the sub-regional level and the lack of participation in delivery assistance services. Development plans are not demand-driven and, thus, have failed to recognize regional differences. This trend has disconnected the target women from development interventions. The view at this point does not appear very optimistic."
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New Mexico History, 2007.
A comparison of two books about New Mexico's history, "We Fed Them Cactus" by Fabiola Cabeza de Baca and "A Zuni Life" by Virgil Wyaco.
1,235 words (approx. 4.9 pages), 2 sources, MLA, £ 25.95
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The paper discusses how the books "We Fed Them Cactus" and "A Zuni Life" represent two of the cultures who settled and created what is now the state of New Mexico. The paper relates that "We Fed Them Cactus" is told from the Spanish and Hispanic point of view, while "A Zuni Life" offers a Native-American point of view. The paper highlights the differences and common aspects shared by these diverse views of times in New Mexican history.
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"In "We Fed Them Cactus," the descendent of a Spanish conquistador remembers her family's ranch in the Llano Estacado (great or Staked Plains) of New Mexico, and she celebrates her Spanish ancestry. She also gives a rich account of the geography, politics, and culture of New Mexico in the early days of settlement, and shows how so much of the fabric of New Mexico depends on the Hispanics who settled the area hundreds of years ago. One of the details she covers is the many names that have come from Spanish sources throughout the state. She also follows the history into the twentieth century when she taught school in a tiny schoolhouse in rural New Mexico."
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Women in Iran, 2007.
A discussion of Mahnaz Kousha's research on women in Iranian society.
1,083 words (approx. 4.3 pages), 2 sources, MLA, £ 22.95
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This paper explores sociologist Mahnaz Kousha's research in "Voices from Iran: The Changing Lives of Iranian Women" to present an assessment of women's status in Iran today. The paper examines both the challenges that remain as well as the advances that women have achieved throughout the years. The paper also employs a cultural relativist approach to explore how Iranian women are able to exercise power and exert influence via traditional cultural practices.
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"Westerners, including western feminists often have a stereotyped version of women in Iran. Iranian women are often painted in various stages of "oppression." They are required to cover themselves up, do not enjoy equal political, legal, or economic rights, and are subject to the authority of their fathers or husbands. While there is a grain of truth to many of these images, they paint an incomplete picture of the status of Iranian women today."
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Mesoamerica, 2006.
A look at Mesoamerica, which includes the central area of Mexico, Central America, down to Guatemala and Honduras.
2,730 words (approx. 10.9 pages), 6 sources, MLA, £ 49.95
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This paper takes a look at the history of Mesoamerica. According to the paper, archaeological evidence showing signs of human habitation north of the Valley of Mexico indicates that the history of Mexico can be extended back at least 20,000 years. The paper looks at the development of the different civilizations that inhabited this region and era and discusses their art.
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"Much of the art of the region shows similar concerns and similar designs. The ancient mythic cultures of the Olmec, the Mayan, and the Aztecs, along with frescoes from different periods in Mexican history, show images of plumed coyotes, men with the shells of turtles, dogs wearing human masks, jaguars in scarves, arum flowers with pistils that are tiny men, geometrically shaped gods with large noses, and so on. Many of these have become iconic image and have been emulated by others in later periods."
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'Book of Tea', 2006.
Reflections on 'The Book of Tea' by Kakuzo Okakura.
915 words (approx. 3.7 pages), 1 source, MLA, £ 19.95
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This paper reviews Kakuzo Okakura's 'Book of Tea'. According to the paper, 'Book of Tea' provides a potent and stimulating introduction to Japanese culture. The paper then takes a look at the idea of Teaism, a cult founded on the adoration of the beautiful among the sordid facts of everyday existence. The paper explains that by focusing on the possibilities of perfecting something small, like brewing and serving a perfect cup of tea, with all the correct ceremony, a sense of harmony and control is attained, even in light of the imperfections of a confusing world.
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"Okakura's own prose, with its attitude of whimsy rather than worshipfulness: "What a tempest in a tea cup...Perhaps I betray my own ignorance of the Tea Cult by being so outspoken," is in keeping with the principles of Teaism that he outlines. He makes delightful use of the religious nature of tea, poking fun at Westerners who dislike tea, who call drinking tea a filthy custom as heretics. This lack of reverence towards tea is a key, ironic part of Japanese religiosity, he implies. By not taking things too seriously, the true ethos of tea is manifest. Tea is served with deliberation, but ultimately the pourer knows that it does not matter very much in the grand scheme of things."
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The Metrosexual Male, 2006.
A look at the metrosexual male of the 21st century.
1,738 words (approx. 7.0 pages), 4 sources, MLA, £ 34.95
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This paper defines and reviews the metrosexual male. According to the paper, a metrosexual male is a man who is narcissistic in nature and loves his urban lifestyle. The paper further reports that any urban male of any sexual orientation who spends a lot of time and money on his appearance and lifestyle is known as a metrosexual.
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Introduction
Metrosexual
Conclusion
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"This new market has prompted fashion chains to launching men only ranges in order to cater to their needs. It has also prompted men's magazines to devote more space to male fashion so that they can get more ad revenue. The market for male fashion, skin care and vanity has matured to include men of all sexualities and is a far cry from the state it was in twenty years ago when it was only thought of catering to the gay market. The ultimate metrosexual icon is David Beckham who is solely responsible for changing male behavior. Experts believe that Beckham has broken the boundaries of the masculine code and has experimented with clothes which men would not dare wear. He has posed for a number of gay magazines wearing sarongs and nail polish. It is not a big deal for him to be admired by both men and women. "
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Catholicism in America, 2007.
An analysis of the factors contributing to the increase in numbers and popularity of Catholics in America.
855 words (approx. 3.4 pages), 4 sources, MLA, £ 18.95
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This paper discusses the history of Catholicism in the United States and how it has greatly influenced how America thinks and operates, especially when considering the core beliefs and practices that continue to be so pervasive in contemporary American culture. The paper discusses the factors that influenced Catholic immigration to America, as well as what influenced the increase in popularity of Catholicism within America itself.
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"Second, Pope John XXIII who had been elected as Pope in 1958 became one of the most popular and beloved Catholic Pope in modern history, due to his attempts to bring Catholics and non-Catholics together in friendship and appreciation. Third, John XXIII also convened the Second Vatican Council or Vatican II between 1962 and 1965 which "brought about substantial and long-lasting changes and innovations in the Catholic church." Accordingly, this council "solved some of the lingering problems of being a Catholic in America and made it possible for Catholics to feel less different in the eyes of their contemporaries and non-Catholic neighbors" (Marino, 256). And fourth, Pope Paul VI, the successor to John XXIII, issued "Humanae Vitae" which contained a strong reaffirmation on the ban on artificial contraception, a subject which continues to create much controversy and debate in today's America."
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"The Clash of Civilizations", 2007.
An analysis of the theories and relevance presented in "The Clash of Civilizations" by Samuel Huntington.
967 words (approx. 3.9 pages), 4 sources, MLA, £ 20.95
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This paper discusses the theories presented in Samuel Huntington's thesis, "The Clash of Civilizations." The paper then discusses why Huntington's thesis appears to be so compelling to some people today, many years after it was written. The paper discusses his theories in relation to current events in order to explain why it is more popular today, than when it was written in 1993.
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"These clashes are now new; too put them into perspective Huntington notes that the conflict between Western civilization and the Islamic civilizations has been going on for 1,300 years. That is important for today's generation of scholars and students to know, because many students are only aware of names like bin Laden and groups like al Qaeda and Hezbollah. Indeed, after WWII, when the colonial empires of the West faded, Arab nationalism emerged, followed by Islamic fundamentalism, he asserts. He was correct when he wrote that "centuries-old" military confrontations between the West and Islam are "unlikely to decline.""
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Development, 2007.
An analysis of the factors influencing the developmental process.
1,266 words (approx. 5.1 pages), 7 sources, MLA, £ 25.95
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This paper describes the factors that affect the course of development. It examines exactly how these factors influence the developmental process and discusses strategies to prevent or reduce the negative ramifications of these factors. The paper also looks at how diverse experience and individual resilience to these factors play a role in the extent to which development is affected.
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"Other factors, such as crisis and addiction may also negatively affect development. One of the worst possible experiences for a child is experiencing a parent's death from suicide. This is a traumatic event for everyone, but the experience is especially intense among young children (Mitchell et al., 2006). This kind of crisis can have devastating effects on several aspects of a child's life. Mitchell et al. (2006) state that "children who are survivors of parental suicide tend to experience even higher rates of anxiety, depression, poor school performance, and decreased social adjustment than children whose parents died of natural causes". Furthermore, children that experienced this crisis showed more evidence of psychopathology than children whose parents died due to other causes. The proper type of intervention is key in this type of situation since there is such a great likelihood of psychopathology resulting from crisis."
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The Mole People, 2007.
This paper discusses and analyzes the book 'The Mole People" by Jennifer Toth.
1,162 words (approx. 4.6 pages), 1 source, MLA, £ 24.95
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In this article, the writer discusses 'The Mole People' which is a fascinating anthropological analysis about a category of homeless people. The writer notes that one might be tempted to believe that it is clear what the book is about from the title, but at a deeper look, it will be obvious that it is a lot more than just a presentation of the lowest part of our society - it is the story of these people told by them. The writer maintains that the author was brave in trying to get to the myth of underground cities and see which part was true and to what extent. However, the writer concludes that the author failed in separating fiction and myth from reality, a reality that she could prove in a more analytical way. Even so, the writer claims that 'The Mole People' is a remarkable attempt to reveal the mysteries beneath NYC.
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"Believed to be an urban legend, the mole people prove to be a very real part of New York as it is shown by Jennifer Toth's incursion into the abandoned tunnels of NYC. All the research took the author about a year to complete the book, a period in which Toth found and interviewed several people in order to discover what their story is and how they managed to live underground."
"Even if Toth's interviews are done with only few of the members of this sort of underground society, they are representative in analyzing whether the underground life is becoming a sort of society or not. The types of people found by Toth underground vary as she interviews assassins, artists, families, employed and unemployed people, mentally challenged people and so on. These people's stories are stories of despair, poverty and incapability, but they are also stories of hope."
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Education in Post-Conflict Development, 2007.
This paper explores the role of higher education institutions in post-conflict situations, specifically in Somalia and Somaliland.
2,120 words (approx. 8.5 pages), 7 sources, MLA, £ 40.95
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The paper discusses the lawlessness and destruction of the educational systems in the countries of Somalia and Somaliland. The paper shows how it is in a country's best interest, in terms of the present and the future, to enable the higher education institution to be established. The paper maintains that the higher education institution in a fragile state such as Somalia and Somaliland should be a priority and considered critically important. The paper stresses how education plays a key role in turning around fragile states toward a more positive future and is therefore vital in a country's post-conflict development.
Outline:
Objective
Introduction
Structure and Governance of Education
Turnaround in Fragile States
Three Phases of Development and Donor Contributions
Reports of Success at Amoud University
Summary and Conclusion
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"After the toppling of the regime of Mohamed Siyad Bare the countries of Somalia and Somaliland "descended into anarchy, cataclysm and chaotic situations" (Mohamoud, 2006) The clan-based militiamen were those who ran the country's affairs each day resulting in the institutions in the country being at the mercy of lawlessness. According to the work of Abdirahman Adan Mohamoud (2006) In the countries of Somalia and Somaliland: "Education became the first victim of this destruction as the physical buildings of schools were either destroyed or left in a state of no legitimate use. Formal schools and all learning [and] teaching centers were subject to indiscriminate demolition and lootings." (Mohamoud, 2006)"
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'Deliverance', 2007.
This paper examines how the movie 'Deliverance' defines two moral spheres.
862 words (approx. 3.4 pages), 1 source, MLA, £ 18.95
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In this essay, the writer points out that there is a clear lesson in 'Deliverance' about the difference between city and rural people. The writer notes that director, John Boorman, goes to great lengths to show that the two groups of people portrayed in the film have completely different values and, in a sense, different definitions of survival. The writer maintains that the main characters define survival, at least at the beginning of the movie, in terms of financial wealth and material comfort, whereas the rural characters have a more basic sense of survival. The main characters come to rural Georgia looking for a taste of something simple, but instead find a world much more complex. The writer concludes that there are two separate worlds and, in the end, when the men promise the local sheriff never to return, it is a fitting symbol that these worlds should not - and can not - be integrated.
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"In the dueling banjo scene early in the movie, which is one of the movie's most famous scenes, Drew's remark that he is having trouble keeping up is a powerful harbinger for the struggles in the backwoods society that will plague the main characters for the rest of the movie. At the end of the dueling banjo scene, as Bobby tries to approach the boy, who appears to be inbred, the boy turns away in disgust. The message here seems to be that they may speak the same language and enjoy the same music, but that there is a wall of distrust and animosity that stands between city people and their rural counterparts. Not surprisingly, shortly after they begin their trip the men become lost, both physically and metaphorically - they have entered a world they do not understand and where their values and sense of judgment are now out of place."
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Rastafarianism, 2007.
An analysis of the cultural, social and philosophical aspects of the Rastafarian Movement.
2,404 words (approx. 9.6 pages), 17 sources, MLA, £ 44.95
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This paper provides an overview of the central aspects of the Rastafarian Movement and attempts to examine the links between the various cultural, social and philosophical aspects of the Rastafarian Movement. In particular, the paper describes the historical, cultural and social aspects that have influenced the rise of this movement. The paper emphasizes the influence of 'Ethiopianism' on Rastafarianism.
Table of Contents:
Introduction
Methodology
The Rastafarian faith and Ethiopianism
General Characteristics And Beliefs
Social And Philosophical Aspects
Conclusion
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"There are a number of estimates of the extent of the Rastafarian movement in the world. One general estimate is that there are approximately between 3,000 and 5,000 Rastafarians in the United States. A problem with the estimate of Rastafarianism is that many individuals who dress or adopt the outer appearance of Rastafarianism are in many cases not true Rastafarians. (Rastafarianism) This is partly due to the popularity that this movement has acquired through its views and music since the 1960's. Worldwide, the estimate of those following the Rastafarian faith is approximately 1,000,000 people. (Rastafarianism) In terms of further significant demographic facts, it is also clear the majority of the members are male. "Traditionally, women have played a very minor role in Rastafarianism," (Rastafarianism) and "Women's role in the Rastafarian movement is at best a subordinate one..." (Barrett, 1997, p.78)"
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