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"The Myth: Islam Beyond Violence", 2006.
This paper examines and reviews the Muslim religion and lifestyle as detailed in Bruce B. Lawrence's "The Myth: Islam Beyond Violence."
1,684 words (approx. 6.7 pages), 1 source, APA, £ 37.95
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This paper details the misconceptions in the Muslim religion in reviewing Bruce B. Lawrence's "The Myth: Islam Beyond Violence." The author claims that the essence of Islam is a focus on living a moral and peaceful life while people in western culture frequently correlate Islam with the extremist views of an alleged handful of outspoken supporters. This paper also discusses the complex intricacies of the Muslim way of life as well as the religion's three major movements which are: Revivalism, reformism and fundamentalism.
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"Lawrence's position that most forms of Islam are non-violent is supported throughout the text. He argues that most Muslims are trying to fit in with Western culture, while the United States is busy focusing on its relatively fundamentalist regime. In regards to the recent terrorist activities against the United States, he assesses, "I don't think we can remove the threat, but I think we can reduce it."
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"Shattering the Myth: Islam Beyond Violence", 2002.
This paper looks at "Shattering the Myth: Islam Beyond Violence", in which author Bruce Lawrence has written a very compelling book that discusses the concept that Islam is a violent religion and that violence is an integral part of what it has to offer.
929 words (approx. 3.7 pages), 1 source, MLA, £ 23.95
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The paper shows how the author raises the argument that it is actually the violent non-Muslim press that has developed the myth that Islam is violent and has passed it on to the rest of the world. The author presents Islam as a very complex religion and way of life, and argues that in order to report accurately on happenings in the Muslim world, it is necessary to understand those complexities.
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"Lawrence first gives the reader an overview of some of the ways that events involving Islamic people or principles have been misreported so as to create an illusion of violence. By giving very specific and well-documented examples, he is able to show that there is a significant discrepancy between the standard media report and what really occurred. He explains that one of the reasons this happens is because the non-Muslim reporters, television announcers, or writers don?t understand the background of what they are seeing. There is also the possibility of deliberate distortion, but he doesn?t focus on or emphasize this possibility."
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Confusing Tyranny with Tolerance - The Myth of Modern Islam, 2001.
The following paper examines the practice and treatment of Islam and the way in which it contradicts itself.
1,570 words (approx. 6.3 pages), 6 sources, MLA, £ 35.95
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This essay explores how the doctrine of Islam faith reveals a history based not on tolerance and equality, but instead on tyranny and abuse. The author contends that the basic tenets of Moslem faith still incorporate fundamental contradictions and tensions between primary beliefs and the requirements of human rights.
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Introduction
Islam's Prescriptions & Treatment Concerning the Dhimmis
Conclusion
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?The religious group known as the Muslims, who have followed the doctrine of Islam faith since the seventh century A.D., profess that the legal prescriptions of Islamic law concerning the dhimmis in both medieval and modern times attests to the fact that Islam is a remarkably tolerant religion and civilization (Abdelmoula 1). A closer examination of this practice and treatment, however, contradicts this profession, for it reveals a history based not on tolerance and equality, but instead on tyranny and abuse. This history, along with a continued persecution of non-Islamic people by modern Muslims, leads to the conclusion that the basic principles of the Moslem faith are in direct contradiction to modern concepts of tolerance and human rights, therefore negating the claim that tolerance underlies the framework of Islamic religion and civilization.?
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Rape Myths And Violence Against Street Prostitutes, 2002.
Discusses violence against street prostitutes in response to an article on the subject.
650 words (approx. 2.6 pages), 1 source, £ 18.95
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This paper presents the views and opinion of the author regarding a very well researched article on the subject of street prostitutes and the way they are treated by their clients
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The Nation of Islam: Are They Islamic?, 2002.
Compares the Nation of Islam with traditional Islam.
1,030 words (approx. 4.1 pages), 3 sources, £ 25.95
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This paper examines the Nation of Islam as a social movement and tests whether its traditions and roots are really found in traditional Islam.
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"The presence of God (Allah) is another and maybe the most critical difference between the Nation of Islam and traditional Muslims. The Nation of Islam was founded in the 1930?s by a man named W. Fard Muhammad. Fard Muhammad believed he was sent to wake ?the black nation to the full range of the black man?s possibilities in a world temporarily dominated by the blue eyed devils.?(5) It is the Nation of Islam who has since said, ? We Believe that Allah appeared in the Person of Master W. Fard Muhammad, July, 1930; the long awaited ?Messiah? of the Christians and the ?Mahdi? of the Muslims.?(6) Fard Muhammad taught that the African American culture was unique and separate from that of ?the Caucasian devils.?(7)
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Political Islam and Islamic Fundamentalism, 2002.
This essay describes how and when Islam made an impact as a political ideal as well as its repercussions leading up to today.
2,090 words (approx. 8.4 pages), 5 sources, APA, £ 45.95
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This paper elaborates on Islam and its religious politcal history for the past 100 years, including the later part of this century. It offers some insights into what may have given rise to what is now known today as Islamic fundamentalism.
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"While the roots of political Islam can be traced back to the time of Mohammed, the real impact of Islam as a political ideal came about with the Iranian revolution and the Ayatollah Khomeini. The new brand of political Islam that Khomeini brought to Iran was a new, more militant Islam than the world had previously been exposed to. During the time of the Ottoman Empire, Islam was spread as the ideal religion, however, there was room for both branches of Islam, Sunni and Shiite, to practice. There was also a place for Christians and Jews, although it was on the second class level. However, Khomeini?s brand of religious zealotry was harsh and dictatorially strict."
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Reduction of Gun Violence in Toronto, 2008.
This paper discusses social action versus stricter gun laws towards the reduction of gun violence in Toronto.
2,345 words (approx. 9.4 pages), 10 sources, MLA, £ 50.95
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In this article, the writer notes that gun violence in Toronto seems to have grown as a matter of public concern in recent years in response to a number of highly publicized incidents of gun violence. One of the most commonly proposed solutions to this problem is stricter gun laws. However, the writer points out that many have argued that stricter gun laws in isolation could not remedy this problem. This essay examines this issue with reference to the source of the weapons, systemic racism and class and social factors that contribute to Toronto's gun problem. The thesis is argued that stricter gun control laws/policies will not reduce gun violence in Toronto unless the above three factors are also addressed. Beginning with a description of the nature of the problem itself, this paper shows how there needs to be a multi-pronged effort at federal, provincial and municipal levels to address the underlying root causes that fuel gun violence in Toronto.
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Introduction
Gun Violence in Toronto - The Myth and the Reality
The Sources of Guns in Toronto
Gun Violence and Systemic Racism in Toronto
Social and Class Support
Conclusion
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"In dealing with the question of gun violence in Toronto it is first necessary to define the parameters of the problem. To do this we must attempt to distinguish between the myths and the reality of gun violence in Toronto.
"The current concern with gun violence in Toronto stems from 2005 when 58 people were slain by firearms in Toronto, out of a total of 84 murders in the city that year. The concern with the violent use of firearms stems not only from the perception - as these numbers would suggest - that guns are increasingly used in acts of violence in Toronto, but that the profile of gun violence has also changed. The media designated the summer of 2005 as Toronto's "Summer of the Gun" and the year concluded with a Boxing Day gun fight between rival gangs near the crowded Yonge and Dundas intersection that killed 19 year old female bystander, and injured six others."
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Dating Violence, 2002.
A paper examines both the victims and the perpetrators of dating violence.
1,160 words (approx. 4.6 pages), 5 sources, MLA, £ 27.95
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This paper begins by defining the term ?dating violence? followed by the scope of problems associated with the issue. Furthermore, the paper discusses the risk factors involved in dating violence as well as the early warning signs. The paper further highlights the characteristics of both the victims and the perpetrators and what can be done about the issue. The paper then discusses the myths and realities associated to dating violence, backed by statistics and the recent findings by some of the best experts in the related field the research paper.
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Definition of Dating Violence
Genres of Dating Violence
Dating Violence: Indicators
Conclusion
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"Violence has many forms and every form is formidable. Heated debate and ongoing extensive research shows the alarmingly increasing rate of dating violence all over the world. In order to well comprehend the issue, it is essential to know the definition as well as the significant information regarding the subject.
"Dating violence has been defined in the following manner:
1) Dating violence can be defined as an error, a threat or a crime committed by one person of an unmarried couple on the other person according to the laws/statements related to dating relationship. Such violence includes any type of sexual abuse, physical violence, verbal or demonstrative abuse. (Sugarman)."
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"Intimate Violence In Families" ( Robert Gelles ), 1999.
Reviews this work on the causes and consequences of physical family violence, socioeconomics, intervention and prevention, myths, types and theories.
2,475 words (approx. 9.9 pages), 1 source, £ 60.95
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Robert Gelles' principal aim in Intimate Violence in Families is to clarify the extent and nature of such violence in the light of the most recent studies and to suggest prevention and treatment measures to deal with it.
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"Robert Gelles' principal aim in Intimate Violence in Families is to clarify the extent and nature of such violence in the light of the most recent studies and to suggest prevention and treatment measures to deal with it. The volume is designed as an advanced textbook (with topics for discussion and recommended supplementary assignments) but also functions as a summary statement of the present state of the field and of Gelles' own view of causes, effects, and possible responses. Gelles begins by deconstructing popular myths and misconceptions surrounding familial violence. He reviews the history of the field and assesses current attitudes toward the problem. Gelles then discusses the two most common types of violence--against children and women--in some detail and includes a chapter on "hidden victims." Gelles demonstrates that these hidden types of ..."
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Useful Violence in Movies, 2006.
This paper discusses the role of useful excessive violence in the films "Natural Born Killers" directed by Oliver Stone and "Seven" directed by David Fincher.
2,315 words (approx. 9.3 pages), 2 sources, MLA, £ 49.95
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The paper explains that excessive violence is used in the films "Natural Born Killers" and "Seven" to criticize the flaws of society. The author points out that, as opposed to films that use senseless violence with a killer that is inevitably deemed psychotic, the villains in these films are supported as educators. The paper relates that the protagonist villains in "Natural Born Killers" fight perpetuated myths and tolerances such as the media, which destroys minds. The author explains that, in "Seven", a killer wants to make the world aware of how far society has gone off track by committing murders according to the seven deadly sins, such as gluttony and greed. The paper concludes that violence in movies is meaningful when it conveys an important meaning that would otherwise not be understood without such necessary violence.
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"There are two ways John Doe is supported in this film. One is by Detective Somerset played by Morgan Freeman. Somerset is a wise veteran cop who has lived in this town a very long time. Somerset is the star of the movie and understands and to some extent agrees with John Doe's message. Somerset explains to Mills why he is retiring, "I just don't think I can continue to live in a place that embraces and nurtures apathy as if it was a virtue." During each murder, Somerset realizes each sin and the significance of each killing."
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Sexual Violence And Pornography, 2002.
Examines how pornography interacts with sexual violence.
1,575 words (approx. 6.3 pages), 15 sources, £ 38.95
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Examines how pornography interacts with sexual violence. Question of whether pornography promotes sexual violence. The objectification of women. Women as victims. Causal relationship between exposure to porno and the acceptance of rape myth. Desensitization of males toward rape. Pornography's message of male domination and contempt for women's dignity.
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"Pornography and Sexual Violence
Introduction
The question of whether or not pornography promotes sexual violence has been discussed by Scott and Cuvelier (1993) who make the point that there is a consensus that the amount of sexually violent material has increased dramatically in recent years and that the violence in pornography is associated with increased violence toward women. Barron and Kimmel (2000) note that sexually violent content in magazine, video, and Internet pornography tends to victimize women and present visions of women's victimization as acceptable forms of sexual activity. This brief report will examine the question of whether or not pornography promotes sexual violence against women and men as well as children.
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Islam and Democracy: A Summation of Islamic Scholarship, 2005.
A discussion on the correlation between Islam and democracy.
3,375 words (approx. 13.5 pages), 3 sources, £ 92.95
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This paper tries to determine the compatibility of Islam and democracy. It compares the works of three Muslim authors in the West, John L. Esposito, Ahmad Moussalli, and Abdulaziz Sachedina. It explains that the main objective for this comparative analysis is to gain a better understanding of how Western Muslim scholars conceptualize and utilize the concept of democracy in an Islamic framework.
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"In order to determine the compatibility of Islam and democracy, I have compared the works of three Muslim authors in the West, John L. Esposito, Ahmad Moussalli, and Abdulaziz Sachedina. My main objective for this comparative analysis is to gain a better understanding of how Western Muslim scholars conceptualize and utilize the concept of democracy in an Islamic framework. In Islam and Democracy, John L. Esposito offers his readers the opportunity to acquire a better understanding of how democratic thought and practices can be incorporated into Islamic politics by examining the scope of democratic practices inherent within Islam, and discussing how the secular and the religious forms inform and reinforce the political discourse of democracy. In terms of how Islam can be incorporated in ..."
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"The Jews Of Islam" (Bernard Lewis) and "The Dhimmi: Jews and Christians Under Islam" (Bat Ye'or), 1992.
Compares these two books on non-Muslim peoples living in Muslim society.
1,350 words (approx. 5.4 pages), 2 sources, £ 32.95
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"The Dhimmi, Two Views
"Dhimmi" is a term applied to someone who lives in a Muslim society without being a Muslim (principally Jews and Christians). This paper compares and contrasts two books on the subject of the dhimmi--The Jews of Islam by Bernard Lewis and The Dhimmi: Jews and Christians under Islam by Bat Ye'or. This comparison and contrast centers on four points: (1) ways in which the authors express their views, (2) the subjects the authors choose to write about, (3) differences in subject matter, and (4) individual point of view.
As both works have a scholarly tone, neither one reveals particular emotions or views regarding the subject matter. Both are objective and factual, letting the ideas, facts, and interpretations speak for themselves. The formats and styles are ..."
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Islamic Terror, 2004.
An analysis of Islamic terror - is it a myth or reality?
944 words (approx. 3.8 pages), 5 sources, MLA, £ 23.95
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This paper discusses the question of whether Islamic terror is a myth or reality. The paper states that in the modern world, Islam is equated with terror, at least in Western nations and especially in the United States. The paper agrees that it is difficult to argue with that assessment, in view of the World Trade Center destruction, the Spanish train bombing, the Indonesian nightclub attack and more. The paper explains that the Quran itself and centuries of interpretation permit two paths in one religion, that of peace and that of jihad - holy war. According to the paper, this distinction adds to the correlation between Islam and terror.
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"In New Thought, there is a statement apropos of the conflict between the (primarily) Christian West and Islam: You can only recognize that which you are. If there is a kernel of truth in that, then the West, recognizing terrorism in Islam, is simply recognizing aspects of itself. Indeed, there are numerous scholars who posit precisely that. One, Shedia Drury, notes that a "Biblical way of thinking and speaking remains prevalent, not only among the Islamic fundamentalists, but also among the Christian fundamentalists that dominate the Republican Party--and that includes President George W. Bush" (2003). For Drury, Biblical thinking is the good against evil, black/white dichotomous pattern that forces each side of an argument to cast the opponent as the incarnation of evil. Drury makes the point that the Western religious right is precisely equivalent to militant Islamism, or worse. Drury notes: "We must remember that the God of the Jews, Christians, and Muslims is the same Biblical God. To skeptics, this God may appear wrathful and cruel, but to believers, He is just.""
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