The American Jewish Experience
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It is a fundamental aspect of New York life that there are enclaves of different social and class distinctions that have grown from the need of sets of immigrants to come together in a cohesive community to support and provide each other with a sense of stability and coherence. This 6 page paper examines the unique position of the Jewish immigrant to New York in the early twentieth century. It looks at the rift in the community that was described geographically but was based on socio-economic factors and rooted in cultural beliefs. The political organizations of the Zionist and Labor Movements are also explored. No bibliography provided.
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Authority / A Socio-Political Analysis
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The subject of authority is discussed in relationship to political ideology and class. This 8 page paper suggests that societal reaction to authority is inextricably linked with liberalism and conservatism as well as social status. The Rodney King beating and trial is used as one illustration. The paper includes Weber's interpretation of authority. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: Authorit.wps

Discrimination / Cause & Effect
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In 6 pages, the writer discusses the cause and effect of discrimination. The Rodney King case is used as one of the prime examples. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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American Attitudes Toward Race, Religion, and Disabilities
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This 6 page report provides a broad overview of Americans’ attitudes about race, religion and disability. The fact remains that Americans are caught up in religious debates, misconceptions, and suspicions of one another’s precepts of faith. This paper examines a number of the aspects of the attitudes that are prevalent throughout the United States. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
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How American Society Can Change
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This 9 page paper presents the ideation that American society is flawed, loosely based on Marxist notions.The lives of infamous figures including Princess Diana and Frederick Douglass are examined. The paper supports the notion that the examples of great leaders can change America. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
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Will Restricting Immigration Prevent Cultural Disintegration?
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6 pages in length. The United States of America is known as a cultural melting pot, where foreign-born peoples have flourished both economically and independently for nearly four hundred years. However, there is currently much concern about the long-term effects such immigrant influx is causing and will continue to cause the both the land and the legal citizens. The writer discusses the aspect of job stealing, overpopulation and environmental consequences instigated by the open-door immigration policy. Extensive bibliography included.
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Mexican American Culture: Diversity In a World Which Demands Uniformity
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A 5 page discussion of the various factors affecting the manner in which Mexican Americans perceive American culture and place different emphasis on the importance of not only maintaining their own cultural uniqueness but expressing that uniqueness in a world which expects uniformity. The author looks at these issues from the perspective of two Mexican American authors. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: PPmexAm.rtf

The Upper Class As A Governing Class # 2
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Adolf Berle's theory that major corporations are run by upper middle class managers is explored in this 7 page paper. Other theorists are included such as Marx, Engels, Weber, Domhoff and Kahl. An analysis of the concept of housing class is included as well as the role which corporate takeovers play in terms of control. After careful consideration, the conclusion that the elite control corporate America is reached. Bibliography lists 9 sources.
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Eurocentrism & Afrocentrism / Contrasting Views and the Significance for Race Relations
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An 8 page paper that considers the differences between Eurocentrism and Afrocentrism and relates them in terms of the perceptions of Molei Kete Asante and Mary Lefkowitz. This paper demonstrates the arguments presented by both theorists and then considers their implication for race relations. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
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Understanding Cultural Diversity
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6 pages in length. The writer addresses personal identity and racial intolerance as they relate to cultural diversity. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
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