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Great White Sharks: Menace or Misunderstood Marvel, 2002.
An analysis of the Great White Shark and the dangers it poses to man - written in defense of the sharks.
1,240 words (approx. 5.0 pages), 2 sources, MLA, £ 30.95
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The introduction of this paper is concerned mainly with the average human misconceptions of the Great White Shark. Then, a basic description of the shark and its hunting techniques is given. After that, several valid points are made in defense of the Great White in an attempt to prove that it is not really a man killer. The closing features a description of the dangers humans pose to the ecosystem of the great white, and asks for people to reconsider their opinion of this great predator.
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"Mention the words ?Great White Shark,? and immediately people conjure up images of the carnage in movies such as ?Jaws.? These underwater predators have been given the title of ?man-killer? and are rarely thought of as anything other than primitive, savage beasts. Perhaps the human desire for entertainment and horror prevents the real truth about these extremely interesting creatures from being common knowledge. Indeed, Great White Sharks are misunderstood, wrongfully labeled and undeserving of their dark reputation."
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Great White Shark, 2004.
This paper examines the Great White shark.
1,125 words (approx. 4.5 pages), 5 sources, MLA, £ 28.95
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In this paper, the writer studies the Great White shark, examining relevant aspects to the shark. The writer looks at its habitat and reproductive behavior. The shark's feeding habits and migratory patterns are discussed in this article. The writer also discusses predators of the Great White shark and use by humans. Further, the writer offers a physical description of the Great White.
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"Great White sharks are a large species of shark as their name suggests. They belong to the Lamnidae family of vertebrates of the Carchardon genus species carcharias. They are streamlined swimmers with a torpedo-shaped body and a pointed snout. They have rough teeth arranged in several rows. The first two rows of teeth are used for grabbing and cutting prey, while the last row of teeth rotate into place when front teeth are broken ... "
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White Media, White Terror and Hate Speech, 2002.
Elaborates on how 'whiteness' in the media maintains inequality and racism through an authoritative practice of identifying hate-based crimes on the basis of identities.
1,150 words (approx. 4.6 pages), 8 sources, £ 31.95
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It is no secret that the white-controlled media is largely responsible for the language that is used for constructing public ideas about racial identities. . This paper will argue that the media effectively perpetuates racism, homophobia, anti-Semitism and other acts of oppression through language practices and speech acts.
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Whiteness, Institutional Racism and White Privilege, 2005.
A discussion into institutional racism in Canada, compared to the U.S./U.K, that maintains white privilege
900 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 2 sources, £ 25.95
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This paper discusses the dynamics of systemic or institutional racism that maintain white privilege. The paper presents a critical view of US/UK bedrock of theory, when discussing Canadian phenomenon. The paper presents fieldwork which reveals that most homeless persons in a Toronto facility were 'white' and when speaking with a white mentally ill vagrant man, it was realized that his 'privilege' did not mean any institution was responsible for him.
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"'Whiteness', Institutional Racism, and 'White Privilege'. Course materials indicating institutional racism pertain most often to British or American examples, and employing a jargon of 'privilege' that is interesting to examine in relation to contemporary Canada. One is to assume that the situations of these quite strongly racist societies are pertinent to Canada, in which racism certainly exists, but in a condition not to be compared with what is encountered in the others. Should we be examining institutional racism and white privilege in Australia, for instance, or other communal distinctions in India, or in Israel? An interesting approach is taken in John Hartigan's discussion of the American case, in reference to 'rednecks', 'hillbillies' and 'white trash', as marked racial subjects. (2003: 95-111) "
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Whiteness as a Social Construction, 2002.
This paper looks at the study of whiteness and the idea of whiteness being a social reconstruction.
1,210 words (approx. 4.8 pages), 6 sources, APA, £ 29.95
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This paper shows how the study of Whiteness is fraught with controversy. It explains that while many theorists confuse Whiteness studies with studies on racism, other theorists believe Whiteness is a social reconstruction. This paper explores the idea of Whiteness being a social reconstruction. Whiteness privileges are identified as well as characteristics of Whiteness that allows it to continue to survive in an era where political correctness and affirmative action are present in people’s minds. Examples of whiteness in different life areas are examined and “me too ism” as a defence and reaction on the part of white people are investigated.
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Body
Introduction
Whiteness Privileges
Whiteness as the Norm
Whiteness as a Non Race
Paradoxes of Whiteness
History of Domination
Problems of Whiteness Studies
?Me too ism?
Conclusion
References
Endnotes
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"Whiteness is a value system that privileges certain people. Whiteness privileges itself as the standard in humanity. It is not primarily about ‘race.’ One major privilege of Whiteness is the seditious avoidance of responsibility even though it may be painted as an acknowledgment of responsibility. An example of this evasion of responsibility was demonstrated by the U.S., the U.K. and European powers at the World Conference Against Racism (WCAR) in South Africa in 2001. South Africa wished to discuss reparations for colonialism and the slave trade during the conference. However, the U.S., the U.K. and the European powers threatened to quit the conference if this discussion were to be allowed on the agenda since they did not believe it had anything to do with the present government administration of their respective countries. While each country expressed their regret at what happened to South Africa at the hands of their predecessors, they believed that the present governments should not be held accountable for previous governments’ crimes. "
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Dimensions of the Color White, 2006.
An analysis of the properties of the color white a white light and their significance to science.
1,575 words (approx. 6.3 pages), 6 sources, £ 44.95
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This paper discusses white as a color and more specifically, white light. The paper describes the qualities of the color white and the multifaceted nature of existence and the way that it relates to significant chemical alterations in nature. The paper goes on to discuss the importance of white light to the scientific understanding of reflective light and the dimensions of other colors.
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"Dimensions of the Color White Outline I Introduction. White as a color is not often considered to have many dimensions or properties that are significant to either science or society. While white may carry with it the concept of "purity", the color itself is multifaceted and related to significant chemical alterations in nature. White light has been especially important to scientific understanding of reflective light and the dimensions of other colors. Scientifically white must possess certain chemical compounds in order to exist, and in the field of psychology, white speaks to individuals through subconscious messages about the world they live in."
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Whiteness and Multi-Cultural Education, 2002.
This paper examines the role white America, as well as white America's governmental and social institutions have had on racism in America.
5,948 words (approx. 23.8 pages), 17 sources, MLA, £ 100.95
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This paper looks at the issue of racism in America, particularly as it relates to the dominant form of the dominant group in American society -white America - and its increasing importance in American society. Also examined is the perception white America has of itself and the historical development of this perception, as well as the image this perception has created of non-white America.
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"Racial oppression is not the work of "racists." These days, racial oppression is reproduced largely without racial intent, by the mainstream institutions of the society: the schools, which define "excellence;" the job market, which defines "employment;" the welfare system which defines "poverty;" the family, which defines "kinship;" and of course the legal system, which defines "crime." "
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Shark Attacks, 2002.
A analysis of the behavior of sharks in their own environment and why they attack humans.
1,150 words (approx. 4.6 pages), 5 sources, £ 31.95
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This paper will discuss why shark attack human beings and how they hunt in the environment that they live in. By analyzing the behavior of sharks, we can see that most attacks on human beings are mistakenly made for seals or other marine life that sharks prefer to eat. The fact that sharks may not even like the taste of human flesh is the framework in realizing that sharks are not the vicious killers that people think they are. Sharks do not attack people for pleasure, or even for food, but are mistaken identities for marine life and/or weather conditions that sharks do prefer to hunt in their environments.
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Shark Attacks, 2008.
A discussion on whether our fears of shark attacks are realistic or plain hysteria.
1,121 words (approx. 4.5 pages), 5 sources, APA, £ 27.95
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The paper discusses that human beings tend to view sharks very differently from other aquatic species, based on the fact that many people have fallen victim to attacks by sharks. The paper then relates that our characterization of sharks as ruthless killers intent on consuming us reflects our emotional response to the concept of being eaten alive. The paper also relates that, contrary to assumption, sharks - even those large enough to consume us - do not actually hunt human beings and that, more often than not, shark attacks on humans are often cases of mistaken identity. The paper concludes with the observation that many species of shark are capable of being hand-fed in the wild without protective enclosures to ensure the safety of the feeders which illustrates how exaggerated the general fear is of unprovoked attack by sharks.
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"Like dolphin, tuna, swordfish, and many other large predatory aquatic species with which we are familiar, sharks must locate and consume other organisms to survive. To do so, they have all evolved physiologically and behaviorally to adapt to their environment and to guarantee successful hunts often enough to survive. Unlike the other aquatic species, we fear attack from sharks disproportionately to the ual risk, simply by virtue of the fact that some of them are large enough to mistake us for their prey under the right circumstances. Our characterization of sharks as ruthless killers intent on consuming us reflects our emotional response to the concept of being eaten alive than
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Rational Choice and White Collar Crime, 2005.
This paper covers some recent research into white-collar crime and ties it in with the rational-choice theory of crime. This paper focuses more on the causal aspect of white-collar crime than on the outcome aspect of it.
1,837 words (approx. 7.3 pages), 12 sources, MLA, £ 41.95
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This paper discusses how the existing stereotype of a white-collar offender as a high-ranking executive may be flawed. The demographics of white-collar offenders suggest most of them are middle-class white males. It looks at the theories as to why such people would commit these crimes and explains that most theories center on the rational-choice decision making process because of the protracted and diligent nature of white-collar crimes. It further discusses how, within the white-collar inmate community, there also appear to be two separate pathways to white-collar crime: one marked by previous run-ins with the law before turning to white-collar crime, and the other one marked by no run-ins with the law.
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"White-collar crime has gained increased notoriety in recent years with the downfall of Enron, WorldCom, and insider trading by Martha Stewart. Despite its increased awareness in the public, its etiology is not well known. One of the main reasons for criminologists' naivete regarding white-collar crime is the lack of scientific research on the topic. The relative lack of data arises from an array of political, sociological, penological, and funding issues. The data that is available to researchers indicates that the existing stereotype of white-collar crime offenders is flawed."
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Shark Attack: Realistic Fears or Hysteria?, 2008.
An exploration of the generally held conception that sharks will attack human beings with no warning or provocation.
2,031 words (approx. 8.1 pages), 8 sources, APA, £ 45.95
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The conception that sharks are creatures dangerous to human beings and who will attack with no warning is a prevalent one. In this paper the author examines a number of incidents where sharks were reported to have attacked human beings and attempts to discover the reality between the reports and actual events. In addition, the author attempts to investigate the factors causing such attacks and to discover if, in fact, the shark is a "man eater"
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"Under the stillness of even the calmest of seas an age-old drama plays out. Countless times, creatures designed for locating, stalking, chasing, and then tearing into living flesh closes in on its doomed prey. Its efficient design, mouth filled with teeth meant to sink into its prey and never let go, and its swimming speed, agility, and intelligence all but ensure hunting success. After a brief chase, a shark catches up to its prey, its jaws clamp down tightly, and it is all over: just in the same way that the bottle nosed dolphin that humans adore captures another helpless herring in its mouth."
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White Men Ruling America, 2004.
An analysis of the concept of white men ruling America.
998 words (approx. 4.0 pages), 4 sources, MLA, £ 25.95
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This paper discusses the issue of white men ruling America. The paper contends that white men came to the country, conquered it, and have had no intention of losing control of the now superpower to any other race. The paper states that all the rules set down upon the founding of America were written and agreed upon only by white men. Blacks or Native Americans were not asked for their opinions on the Constitution. The paper admits that they have suffered severely and will still be held down by this for quite some time. The paper believes that other races cannot rise to the top of the American government because it was written for whites by whites and has yet to have any serious threats of being overthrown.
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"Since the early days of colonial times in North America, whites have had most of the power and influence. Europeans came over to America and colonized it, and the only reason other races were brought over was to do the hard labor. Our white founders intended the country to stay in white control, and it has for all these years. White people have always run America and always will. It is far easier to maintain control than to change the current rule in a democracy."
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The Color White in Melville's Writing, 2002.
An examination of Herman Melville's use of the color white to convey negative thoughts and emotions: antithetical to common cultural connotations which associate white with such positive concepts as purity and holiness.
1,380 words (approx. 5.5 pages), 2 sources, MLA, £ 33.95
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This paper analyzes Melville's innovative manipulation of the color white. The primary concerns include the unsettling effect of a monster "wearing white" and what may have been Melville's attack on racism. Careful attention to syntax, diction and literary style serve as the intellectual support for these ideas.
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"From a very young age, popular media teaches us that we can spot the good guys from a mile away, based solely on their entirely white costumes. This small piece of conventional wisdom presents a serious problem for Moby Dick?s readers, as Herman Melville shrouds his title character, the vicious, homicidal whale in the color traditionally reserved for heroes. Without a close reading of the text, the simple fact that the whale is associated with white might be enough to convince the reader that he is in fact the hero of the story. However, this is not the case, as close reading of the text suggests only Moby Dick?s fundamental ?naturalness? as well as the whale?s ability to serve as a metaphor for the color, and, in turn all of those things for which the color itself serves as a metaphor. The effects of Melville?s decision to employ the whale in such a way are numerous, spanning from the simple, unnerving juxtaposition of the color?s purity with the whale?s monstrosity, to a complex, subtle condemnation of racism."
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White Ideology in Classic Literature, 2002.
This paper, based on Toni Morrison's ?Unspeakable Things Unspoken: The Afro-American Presence in American Literature,? explores the assumptions of ?whiteness? in scholarly interpretations of American literature.
1,115 words (approx. 4.5 pages), 5 sources, MLA, £ 27.95
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This paper discusses "whiteness" in American classic literature, with emphasis Melville's "Moby Dick" and states that Melville paints a terrifying picture of the horrors of overwhelming whiteness as represented by the White Whale. The paper contrasts Melville's fear of "whiteness" with Emerson's concept that white is beautiful. The author of the paper concludes that it is often necessary to rethink classical conceptions of American literature.
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"Emerson says change the way you see (spiritually as well as physically), and change the world. Melville states that our ability to see is corrupt and rotten with a palsied whiteness. Emerson?s essay is almost entirely framed in regards to light and sight, both of the physical sense and the spiritual sense to which the perfection of Nature will guide us. In the famous metaphor of the Transparent Eyeball, Emerson says that he is nothing, he sees all. Emerson uses natural metaphors he can gaze upon without engaging with, like the stars, the sight of which ?will separate between him and vulgar things.? In contrast, Melville?s Ahab makes a mockery of that notion that somehow any human being can become ?nothing,? can cast away his previous assumptions and nature and merely observe. "
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