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Historical Roots of Gay Emancipation, 2002.
Uses John D'Emilio's book "Sexual Politics, Sexual Communities" to answer the question "What events and social changes between 1940 and 1970 made the Stonewall Riots possible?"
2,400 words (approx. 9.6 pages), 1 source, £ 62.95
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The strength of the gay and lesbian community comes from a long history of organizations and leaders, as well as subtle social, economic and political factors that contributed to the identification of homosexuality as an identity. It is this identity around which a community has been built to disprove the notion that homosexuality is 'deviant', 'sick', or 'sinful'. The paper identifies two distinct philosophies in the gay liberation movement: one moving towards assimilation and discounting sexual preference as an identity-builder; the other promoting pride and acceptance of homosexuality as a viable identity.
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"Roots", 2005.
Shows how Alex Haley successfully portrayed the history of an African-American family in his book, "Roots".
1,139 words (approx. 4.6 pages), 1 source, APA, £ 27.95
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The paper presents Alex Haley's "Roots" as a brilliant piece of anthropological detective work. Haley traces the roots of his ancestors back eight generations to his great-great-great-great-great-great grandfather Kunta Kinte. The paper shows that, in creating "Roots", he traces his ancestors back to the original town that Kunta Kinte was abducted from in Africa. The paper concludes that Haley's characters are rich and full of life and that he does an excellent job of re-enacting the past to give us a true feeling of the African-American experience from abduction, to slavery, to freedom, and redemption.
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"While pregnant, Bell dreams that "at a white folks' party game, they had announced that the first prize would be the next black baby boy to be born on that massa's plantation" (P. 337). Kunta calmed Bell down by assuring her massa would never do anything like that, but he was scared because "he had heard of such things being done--of unborn black babies being given as presents, wagered as gambling bets at card tables and cockfights" (P. 338). They name the child Kizzy, and Kunta proceeds to teach her several of the words from the language of his tribe, the Mandinka."
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"The Need for Roots"., 2002.
An examination of the philosophical concepts of need and obligation in Simone Weil's "The Need for Roots".
1,150 words (approx. 4.6 pages), 1 source, £ 31.95
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This paper addresses the themes of need and obligation in Simone Weil's classic work, "The Need for Roots". Weil's "Need for Roots" is a philosophical study of how humanity is "rootless", or without a strong foundation for future behaviors. Through addressing these concepts, Weil believed that humanity could once more discover its obligations and thereafter achieve true freedom and justice.
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?The Emancipation Proclamation?, 2002.
A review of the ?The Emancipation Proclamation? by John Hope Franklin.
1,248 words (approx. 5.0 pages), 2 sources, MLA, £ 29.95
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This paper analyzes the book ?The Emancipation Proclamation? by John Hope Franklin, an insightful and detailed look into the Proclamation and its background during the time of the Civil War. It discusses how the book shows that politically, the document was simply what it said it was, a "proclamation" and that it did not actually free the slaves in the South, because the Union did not have jurisdiction there. The author wrote the book to set the record straight on the Emancipation Proclamation since most people still seem to believe the Proclamation set Negroes free, but it really did not, the Thirteenth Amendment to the Constitution did that in 1865. It concludes by discussing the ramifications of the Proclamation then and now.
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"Politically, the document was simply what it said it was, a "proclamation." It did not actually free the slaves in the South, because the Union did not have jurisdiction there. However, it was a strong message that slavery would no longer be tolerated on Union soil, and a strong message to the Confederacy that their policies would not be tolerated. Militarily, it added soldiers to the Union ranks by allowing Blacks to fight for their very own freedom. "That more than 185,000 slaves as well as free blacks accepted the invitation indicates that those who had been the victims of thralldom [sic] were now among the most enthusiastic freedom fighters" (Franklin). The military aspects of the Proclamation took precedence over the emancipation aspects, because they were the first that could be put into action."
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"Roots", 2006.
An analysis of the book "Roots" by Alex Haley.
1,684 words (approx. 6.7 pages), 0 sources, £ 38.95
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This paper examines the book "Roots" about the journey from freedom to slavery to freedom of a man called Kunta Kinte. It discusses how Kinte represents the unlimited potential of every black man and truly, of all men in their free will and freedom.
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"'Roots' is the story of Alex Haley's lineage. There have been two lawsuits filed against this book claiming falsities of various types. One was settled for six hundred fifty thousand dollars and one was beaten in court. In all, it does not matter whether or not Mr. Haley's story is exactly true to life because it is an example of the oral tradition which uses truth relatively to make it's points and transfer its ideals to the reader or actually, listener."
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Roots of Violence, 2008.
A discussion and defense of the work "Ghosts from the Nursery: Tracing the Roots of Violence," by Robin Karr-Morse and Meredith S. Wiley.
1,198 words (approx. 4.8 pages), 6 sources, APA, £ 29.95
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This paper explores "Ghosts from the Nursery: Tracing the Roots of Violence," by Robin Karr-Morse and Meredith S. Wiley, which applies modern brain research to the role that early developmental processes play in later social and emotional development and actions. The author of the paper discusses how the disconnect between lower and upper brain functioning that Karr-Morse and Wiley's work outlines as the basis for impulsive disorders, explains tendencies such as rage expression, blackout, and self-harm in some impulsive individuals. The paper concludes that an education system that better responds to the pre-nursery school stages of development would seem logical, in order to better understand and correct juvenile delinquency.
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"Additionally the overview offered by this article leads the reader to conclude that the major emphasis in psychological treatment of behavior disorders focusing on cognitive treatment may be a futile experiment and that the lower levels of brain function need to be the focus. (p. 45) The emphasis of this work is that lower brain levels are at work when imbalances in brain chemicals, under or over stimulation of the brain result in impulsive disabilities and without treatment of these areas, likely chemically and a greater understanding of the defects, these people will grow to become future impulsive individuals, with an inability to connect the upper thoughts with base responses to stressors."
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The Emancipation of Female Writers in Early Nineteenth Century Britain, 2000.
A paper which details the contributions writers such as Mary Shelley, Ann Radcliffe and Mary Wollstonecraft made to the emancipation of female literary talent.
740 words (approx. 3.0 pages), 4 sources, APA, £ 18.95
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The paper shows that the objective during the time of revelation in early nineteenth century Britain was for British women writers to give of themselves in a more defiant manner, setting themselves apart from the calmer, more feminine climate that had heretofore inhabited British literature. The paper shows that British women writers decided they wanted to be better recognized for their inherent literary contributions without being labeled either too feminine or too masculine; rather, they wanted to write like a man without having to be branded by the stigma that typically came with it. The paper explores how authors such as Mary Shelley, Ann Radcliffe and Mary Wollstonecraft contributed to this emancipation movement.
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"Mary Shelley, Ann Radcliffe and Mary Wollstonecraft represent an era of the Romantic Period where women were beginning to come out of their literary shells and confront the strongly emotional and defiant aspects of writing that their male counterparts had harbored for so many years prior. With their guidance, subsequent British women writers were given the much-needed opportunity to express themselves in such a manner that embraced both their feminine and masculine sides."
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"Roots", 2003.
A review of Alex Haley's "Roots".
920 words (approx. 3.7 pages), 1 source, MLA, £ 22.95
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This paper examines Alex Haley's "Roots" with the focus on the setting, summary, moral and main character of the story. Its relation to current events is also discussed.
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"Through his novel Roots The Saga of an American Family, Alex Haley shattered the stereotypical images of slavery and slaves as happy childlike individuals with no sense of their African heritage. In depicting the experiences of seven generations of his family .."
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"Roots", 2002.
Discusses the television series, "Roots" in terms of audience and social meaning.
2,150 words (approx. 8.6 pages), 8 sources, £ 56.95
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This paper examines the television series "Roots." It examines how this program served as a good example of the difficulty that Black Americans faced in defining themselves. This is directly connected to the reality that white capitalist organizations produced the series. African Americans were attempting to write and see their history through the values of the dominant white culture.
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"Roots of Conflict", 2006.
An analytical review of the book "Roots of Conflict: British Armed Forces and Colonial Americans, 1677-1763" by Douglas Edward Leach.
1,286 words (approx. 5.1 pages), 0 sources, £ 30.95
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The paper offers a review of the Leach's book which gives an historical look at the very roots of the American Revolutionary War. It discusses the thesis of the paper which explains that the Anglo-American friction caused by the presence of British regular forces prior to 1763 was indeed an important contributing factor in the coming of the American Revolution, especially in the form of intergroup attitudes and perceptions hardening into stereotypes and traditions. In conclusion, the author offers a crit and a personal opinion on the book.
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"Critically, this book is obviously very well researched and written. The author notes that while he did use some previous studies of pre-revolutionary British forces, he relied primarily on his own personal research and discovery to write the book. 4 In addition, throughout the chapters he states his conclusions and arguments clearly and effectively, so the reader understands his points and his evidence. The strengths of the book are quite clear from the beginning. The author has a clear and detailed understanding of his topic, has studied and researched it thoroughly for the arguments and evidence he needs to back it up, and his presented it to his readers in a way that helps them understand and agree with his conclusions. In addition, the book is not so long that it drags on, citing detail after detail that the average reader might find boring or even unnecessary. Leach's book is succinct and to the point, leaving the reader little doubt that his research was meticulous and he truly believes his thesis entirely, and proves it well."
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"Roots", 2004.
An examination of the book, "Roots", by Alex Haley and its initial impact on American society.
1,197 words (approx. 4.8 pages), 1 source, MLA, £ 29.95
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This paper discusses how few lessons on slavery can compete with the impact that "Roots" by Alex Haley has had on American society. It looks at how the story, said to be written from true stories with fictional twists, provides a graphic and accurate portrayal of life for a slave in America at that time. It shows how the author puts together a time-line that spans several generations and begins in the African homeland in a journey that few can imagine with text books and other school lessons. It also analyzes how the author's work has impacted American society for the past three decades because of the story he brought to the public eye.
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"The reader is treated to examples of both pushes and pulls from sociological standpoint while the story unfolds. The examples of such occurrences are interspersed through out the story while clearly illustrating the influence the story had on not only the immediate society of Kunte?s family but also the societal attitudes and changes that rippled from the path his family endured, and also chose throughout the story. One example is the ship trip to the states when Kunte is first captured. He is pulled into the situation and the society around him at the time is also being pulled because there were no choices."
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Emancipation of the Serfs in Russia, 1972.
This paper discusses the reasons, plans, results and problems of the emancipation of the serfs in Russia.
1,575 words (approx. 6.3 pages), 3 sources, £ 39.95
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""I drink this toast with particular pleasure. No others are needed, for in reality we owe the Emancipation to the Emperor alone."Count Leo Tolstoy.
The Emancipation of the serfs in Russia was instigated by the Tsar himself and supported by a narrow coterie of liberal intellectuals who considered serfdom a moral evil. The Tsar's opposition to serfdom originated in moral indignation against what he considered a "centuries old injustice.". It did not arise from pressure on the part of the nobility nor as a result of agitation on the part of the peasants themselves.
More importantly, it did not result from any sort, however limited or simplistic, of analysis of the economic problems of ... "
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Mill and the Emancipation of Women, 2008.
This paper looks at John Stuart Mill's arguments for the emancipation of women in his work, "The Subjection of Women".
1,147 words (approx. 4.6 pages), 1 source, MLA, £ 27.95
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The paper contends that the concept of freedom central to Mill's critique of the status of women is as valid today as it was in 1869. The paper explains Mill's definition of freedom as having complete freedom of choice and argues that this concept of freedom should be used as a guiding principle for social and political change. The paper concedes, however, that it is unlikely we will ever reach this degree of freedom for all.
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"Mill defines freedom as the ability to freely choose what one does in life. As an example, he points out that all men (in the more developed world) have the right to choose a profession that suits them. This enables them to make the most of the natural talents at their disposal. For example, a man with strong arms might choose to be a blacksmith, whereas a man with very weak arms is unlikely to make that choice, as he will not be able to be competitive in that field, and so will not make as much money as he might in a field that he was more suited to."
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The Economic Roots of Anti-Semitism, 2002.
Argues that the roots of anti-Semitism are primarily financial and economic in nature.
1,507 words (approx. 6.0 pages), 15 sources, MLA, £ 34.95
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The paper argues that the foundations of anti-Semitism are laid in financial and economic reasoning. It shows that though it is true that much anti-Semitic prejudiced is based on racial discrimination, the majority of anti-Semitic sentiment can be traced to financial foundations. The Jewish population has been persecuted since the dawn of time, for financial and economic reasons. Throughout history, during times of economic hardship, the Jewish people were seen as the cause of the demise many countries financial standing. The paper shows that Christians throughout the world believed that the Jewish people dominated or intended to dominate world finance and this sentiment became commonplace even in the United States as time progressed.
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"The U.S. promoted Anti-Semitism by not issuing bank charters to Jewish bankers during the Depression era (Ciechanowski, 2000). Despite the fact that only one Jewish owned bank existed at the time of the crash, and the fact that this bank was forced into bankruptcy after the crash, causing 400,000 Jews to lose their life savings, Americans continued to blame Jews for the economic hardships that had befallen the U.S."
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