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Modernity and Post-Colonial India, 2007.
An analysis of how architectural modernism captures the economic, cultural and political phenomena emerging in India.
1,569 words (approx. 6.3 pages), 10 sources, APA, £ 35.95
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This paper looks at modernity and how architectural modernism captures the economic, cultural and political phenomena re-making India in the twenty-first century. The paper focuses on the architectural work of Joseph Allen Stein and discusses how his work encapsulates the new virility and promise of post-colonial India as it unshackled itself from generations of British rule after the end of World War II. The paper suggests that the key to India can be seen in the monuments it builds to itself.
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"At the same time, modernist architecture survives as a political statement insofar as it also masks infelicities that Indians may not want outsiders to see. For example, the city of Bombay is a modern city organized like few others - but that modern image of looming skyscrapers and cleverly-conceived infrastructure merely papers over elements of nativism and communalism that threaten Bombay's gleaming international image (Prakash, 2006). Therefore, just as modern-day India uses impressive modernist structures to announce its arrival on the world stage, it also uses those same structures and architectural embellishments to hide from view darker national traditions and vestiges of its past it wishes to remain unseen."
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Critical Race and Post-colonial Theorists, 2006.
A comparison and contrast of the critical race and post-colonial theories of racial formation.
1,800 words (approx. 7.2 pages), 1 source, £ 49.95
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Critical race theorists such as Anthony Appiah, Michael Omi, and Howard Winant differ with post-colonial theorists such as Edward Said and Homi Bhabha with respect to how they understand racial formation in a post-colonial context. Subsequently, while critical race theory and post-colonial theory both challenge the Eurocentrism of classical and contemporary social theory, they offer different interpretations regarding the process and impact of racial formation. This paper examines the differences in these two theories' approach to understanding racial formation in a post-colonial context.
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"Historically, critical race theory can be considered a product of the development of African-American thought in the post-civil rights era, and challenges the traditional philosophical tenets of the liberal civil rights movement, which promoted a colorblind approach to achieving social justice. "
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Identity in Post-Colonial Texts, 2004.
An examination of the concept of the search for identity in post-colonial texts, namely, Mira Nair's "Mississippi Massala", Jamaica Kincaid's "Lucy", and Edwidge Danticat's "Breath Eyes Memory".
3,102 words (approx. 12.4 pages), 6 sources, MLA, £ 62.95
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This paper looks at how the idea of displacement is prevalent in these novels. The writer points out how the people in these post-colonial works are moving from places where the idea of displacement remained a part of their colonized history into places where they are now physically removed from their place of birth. When the post-colonial body is exposed to a culture that is very different from theirs, it becomes necessary for identity to alter.
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"Throughout the late twentieth century and into twenty-first, the search for self-identification grew in importance as a response to an increase focus on individualism. The search for identity is a problematic discourse in a world where dislocation imposes different cultures on individuals who leave their country of origin to exist in another. In the study of post-colonialism the search for identity is pertinent, because migration is a common experience for the postcolonial body. As migration occurs, ?It is here that the special post-colonial crisis of identity comes into being; the concern with the development or recovery of an effective identifying relationship between self and place? (Empire p.8). In postcolonial texts, the reconstructing of identities are not fluid and required in order to attain progression in the space migrated into. This motif is prevalent in Mira Nair?s Mississippi Massala, Jamaica Kincaid?s Lucy and Edwidge Danticat?s Breath Eyes Memory."
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Role of the State in Post-Colonial Africa, 2001.
Within the context of government and politics in post-colonial Africa, the role of the state is examined with a critical and contemporary perspective.
6,702 words (approx. 26.8 pages), 18 sources, MLA, £ 106.95
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This paper analyzes post colonial Africa in a critical way, using contemporary thought in African politics. The role of the state in a state-led, as opposed to a liberalized economic entity and one where the state is expected to be partner, facilitator and mediator, yet to an extent still interventionist, is examined. Problems of democratization and development on the African continent, the epidemic of AIDS, other health disorders and lack of the state power to control some problems in ethnic clashes is thoroughly discussed.
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"After years of colonial rule, especially up to the 1960s and 1970s the concept of the state has been critically reviewed in order to appraise its function within the context of the operation of government and politics in Africa. It is one argument to suppose that within the post-colonial era ? which is the period just after the so-called ?end? of colonial rule up to the pre and post-independence periods between the early 1950s throughout the 1960s and even onward to present ? the state lost or is losing its effectiveness. It is another argument to consider that with the establishment of multiparty regimes, the state?s role was in fact consolidated. However, conceptually as well as practically, the role of the state and how Africans view the legitimacy of such an entity was much influenced by the fact that it was used by dominant groups within different African territories for individual domestic reasons. Different political cultures of some territories such as Ghana, Kenya, Burkina Faso, Mali and even to an extent Uganda, Nigeria and Sub-Saharan Africa generally, have only partially allowed democracies to flourish. This caused limited political, economic and social development in Africa as a whole."
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Enslavement and Emancipation in Post-Colonial Cuba and Brazil, 2004.
An analysis of the exploitation and oppression of Africans and indigenous peoples in post-colonial Brazil and Cuba.
1,576 words (approx. 6.3 pages), 3 sources, MLA, £ 35.95
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This paper examines the role that African slaves and enslaved Native Americans played in the rise of both Brazil and Cuba as major agricultural producers. It gives historical background, beginning with the importation of African slaves until the abolition of slavery, and briefly examines the after-effects and the racism that persisted. It shows how, although colonized by the Spanish and Portuguese, Latin America was truly built on the backs of African and Native American slaves and how, after years of rebellion and bitter struggle, these peoples finally gained their emancipation.
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"The anti-slavery movement gained momentum in Latin America with the end of the Paraguayan War in 1870. Dom Pedro, head of the Brazilian monarchy was placed in a difficult position. Though personally opposed to the institution, he recognized that the stability of the monarchy and his own power relied heavily on Brazil?s existing social structure. The end of slavery would, therefore, would almost certainly bring about the end of the monarchy (Keen, Haynes p. 236)."
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Culture in Post-Colonial Asia, 2001.
A look at the Sinhala elite and Shiv Sena sub-cultures of Asia and how their customs have developed since the Colonial period.
1,250 words (approx. 5.0 pages), 5 sources, MLA, £ 29.95
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This paper considers the issue of culture within the context of post-colonial Asia. The paper examines the cultural structure of two cultures; the Sinhala elite and Shiv Sena and how these groups developed and emerged, redefining their own identity. How the Hindu religion has influenced these cultural developments is also discussed.
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"Religion is a man made concept, as such all things connected to this can be seen as pure superstition and non existent, yet from an anthropological point of view the religions and superstitions of other races is seen as an important and integral aspect of research and calls for an open and understanding mind. Man has since the dawn of time been involved in one form of symbolism, whether it be through cave paintings or making idols of goddesses."
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Famine and Disease in British Colonial India, 2006.
A discussion on the effects of the great famines in India on disease and mortality rates and the contributions and responsibilities of Britain as a parent country.
1,467 words (approx. 5.9 pages), 4 sources, MLA, £ 33.95
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The paper starts with a summary of conditions in pre-colonial India and continues through to the birth of the public health sector in 19th century England. It then discusses the effects of drought on India and the results of the great famines on both agriculture and industry, looking at the responsibility of Britain in terms of preventing disaster via prevention and aid strategies and their ultimate failure in both areas. The spread of disease, in particular cholera is explored and again, Britain's contribution in this area is discussed.
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"The colonisation of India was, for the British, the proverbial jewel in the crown, a new land of vast resources, unsystematic government and an animal-like people who, at best, were a cheap source of labour. But as the drought of 1876 decimated the population in a famine as cruel as any the Europeans had experienced, it became apparent that the British government would need to take steps to prevent a repeat of the devastating mortality rates produced by such a phenomenon. A certain responsibility to their precious colony would have to be shown."
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Post-Colonial Literature, 2006.
A review and comparison of Chinua Achebe's "Things Fall Apart" and Edwidge Danticat's "Breath, Eyes, Memory".
923 words (approx. 3.7 pages), 0 sources, £ 22.95
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The paper reviews "Things Fall Apart" by Chinua Achebe and "Breath, Eyes, Memory" by Edwidge Danticat. After outlining each book's plot, the writer seeks common themes in the two works. The paper concludes by identifying change vs. tradition as the underlying commonality.
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"To conclude, though their works are greatly different, both Chinua Achebe and Edwidge Danticat's novels share many similarities. Both Things Fall Apart by Achebe and Breath, Eyes, Memory by Danticat feature characters' whose past causes them pain day after day, as well as the often times violent response to the end of imperialism. Both novels also have the same basic theme: change versus tradition. In both cases, it appears that change has won out over tradition. It is up to the reader to decide if this particular change is necessarily a good or bad thing."
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Post-Colonialism Literature, 2005.
This paper compares the family's post-colonial experience in two novels Chinua Achebe's"Things Fall Apart" and Arundhati Roy's "The God of Small Things".
2,250 words (approx. 9.0 pages), 3 sources, £ 61.95
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This paper is an analysis of how families were fragmented or even destroyed as part of the post-colonial experience as expressed in two novels "Things Fall Apart" and "The God of Small Things". The author points that, in each book, the experience is quite different. The paper relates that Achebe's book uses a mixture of destruction and potential; whereas, Roy focuses on instability.
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In both Things Fall Apart and The God of Small Things, the same patterns are observed to be transmitted through the family over generations. However, whereas hatred for the parent and a refusal of identity with him are seen in Achebe's novel, in Roy's work the pattern manifests itself in dysfunction, alienation from self and social problems. The source of these patterns is located in transgressions of the most crucial cultural norms and the price to be paid. Family composition in the two novels is diametrically opposed in terms of visibility of gender.
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Post-Colonialism and Women in the Caribbean, 2002.
An analysis of identity issues in Caribbean female literature.
3,150 words (approx. 12.6 pages), 11 sources, £ 80.95
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This essay is a post-colonial analysis of Caribbean women, and provides an examination of identity issues in Caribbean literature written by women. In this paper, post-colonialism is discussed in-relation to feminism. The literature considered here is examined as a way to produce a strong theoretical argument that critically enables important questions of identity and culture in Caribbean contexts of women's writing.
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Colonialism in India and Pakistan, 2002.
Examines the experience of colonialism in these two countries.
900 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 4 sources, £ 24.95
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This paper examines colonialism in Pakistan and India. It compares the experiences of the two countries. First, it considers the shared colonial heritage. Then it considers contrasts since independence that were rooted in colonialism and partition.
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Hinduism and Modern India, 2005.
A paper looking at the impact Hinduism has had on modern India.
1,350 words (approx. 5.4 pages), 5 sources, APA, £ 32.95
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This paper examines the effect of Hinduism on modern India and looks at the complexity of beliefs and practices included in the term Hinduism. The paper further discusses the origin of the practice of Hinduism and its impact on Indian politics.
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" To write about the impact of Hinduism on the India of today is to be beset by numerous difficulties of definition, of historical interpretation, of cultural perspective and to be struck most of all by the amazing complexity of beliefs and practices that have been included under that ethnic religious rubric. As Marty Pat Fisher puts it, in the Indian subcontinent there has developed a complex variety of religious paths. Some of these are relatively unified...
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India's Prospects post-1991 Reforms, 2002.
A comparison of the post-1991 reforms in India with those in China and Russia.
3,025 words (approx. 12.1 pages), 8 sources, £ 77.95
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This paper looks at the successes and prospects of the post-1991 reforms in India with the backdrop of those in China and Russia. This paper will show that India is unlikely to become a 'classic' Asian Tiger, nor will it ever become a dictatorship in the style of the Chinese.
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The Caste System of Modern India, 2006.
This paper discusses the caste system of social class in India today.
2,061 words (approx. 8.2 pages), 5 sources, MLA, £ 45.95
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The paper details the history of India's caste system. The paper discusses the system of social class in modern India and how it is detrimental to the incorporation of democracy into Indian society. The paper maintains that the people of India should advocate more changes to dissolve the harshest cultural traditions, so as to enforce equality and better the lives of their citizens.
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Introduction
Caste System
Government Not Doing Enough
Lingering Traditions
Government Should Campaign for Attitude Change
Government Should Better Enforce Equality
Conclusion
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"India is one of the most fascinating countries in the entire world. It has a culture teeming with attractive fashions, exotic foods, interesting religions, and much more. However, behind the glamour of this exotic society lie many things that tourists usually fail to see. Although India has become independent from the British, and has become a democratic society, it "... is a hierarchical society... in daily life there is little advocacy of or adherence to notions of equality." Most of the people of India live in conditions of poverty, usually forced on them by their places in religious or class systems. As India continues to move toward adopting Western principles in politics and technology, its people need to realize that the human rights of its indigenous population are an important part of the balance of a democracy, because as long as there are still vestiges of the caste system present in Indian society, then its people will not be prepared for modernization to take place. Therefore, the government should be taking more steps to ensure the dissolution of traditional Indian hierarchy and promoting a more encompassing move toward liberal democracy."
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