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Reform Movements of the 19th Century

In five pages this paper examines antislavery, women's rights, prison, education, and temperance movements of the 19th century and...

The Use of Female Corrections Officers in Male Prisons

to fight to get into this male-dominated territory (Johnson 119). Johnson (1997) suggests that the reason women were discri...

America's Homosexuality Construct and Lesbian Issues

In eight pages this report examines lesbian issues within the social construct of homosexuality that exists in the United States. ...

HIV Prison Inmates and the Problems They Face

In six pages this research paper discusses the problem of HIV and AIDS infections among prison inmate in a consideration of the pr...

Female Sex Offenders and the Prison Environment

the number of suspected incidents of child abuse and neglect topped 1.9 million cases; by 1994, over 3.1 million children were rep...

Culture of Turkey

In 8 pages this paper on the culture of Turkey includes a discussion of popular music, juvenile crime, and prisons. There are 5 ...

Native American Society, Racism's Roots, and America's 'Discovery'

In three pages this paper traces the roots of racism in a consideration of Native American society and the 'discovery' of America ...

Elian Gonzalez and America's Immigration Policy

This paper examines the immigration policy of the United States in a discussion of the incident involving one of the Cuban boat pe...

America's Marine Archaeology

In ten pages this report examines marine archaeology within the context of America in a consideration of its development. Eight s...

1941 through 1951 America's Changing Decade A Decade of Change

and done, there were good feelings in the United States. The fifties would soon erupt with its newfound innocence and vigor. Kore...

America's Urban Ghettos

Two developments after 1900 laid the foundations for the black urban ghetto: the industrialization of American and collapse of sou...

Harry S. Truman, America's Greatest President

In 5 pages this paper argues that Harry Truman was the best US President in a consideration of his leadership. There are 4 source...

Our Kind of People Inside America's Black Upper Class by Lawrence Otis Graham

and fascinating experiences of upper-class blacks who grew up with privilege and power. Previously known for his provocative New Y...

Children of Parents Who Are Incarcerated

In four pages this essay considers the more than 1.5 million children whose parents are presently incarcerated and examines statis...

Generations The History of America's Future, 1584 to 2069 by William Strauss and Neil Howe

cycle reminiscent of what the old lost generation knew" (Lamb, 2000). Indeed, the Baby Boomers look upon the Thirteenth Generatio...

Literature Review on Inmates and Families Programs

In fifteen pages this research paper presents a literature review regarding programs for long term prison inmates and their famili...

America's Continuing Struggles with Hate Crimes

In seven pages this paper examines why hate crimes are still an unfortunate problem plaguing American society as a result of conti...

Overview of America's Fair Tax Proposal

hundred years later, Americans are looking for a way to escape the ominous presence of taxation, a system that has succeeded in de...

June A. Willenz's Women Veterans America's forgotten Heroines

throughout the history of war and as such were also beneficial to contributing to the National Defense. But she also discovered th...

Reform and Prisons

This paper consists of six pages and considers the lack of success with reforming the prison system in a consideration of perpetua...

America's Culture and the Effects of TV

In five pages this paper presents the argument that it is television that molds culture in America, not vice versa. Four sources ...

Prison Alternatives

The writer discusses so-called boot camps as possible alternatives to prisons. The writer examines the goals of the programs, pres...

'Cloudy Day' by Jimmy Santiago Baca

inventing culture and later revitalizing it, making use of humor and symbolic inversion to illuminate the inevitable contradiction...

America's Constitution and Rights for Women

In twelve pages this paper argues that the US Constitution has never provided equality for women. Sixteen sources are cited in th...

How the Times Change America's Political Identity

In ten pages this paper reviews U.S. political changes since the 1930s and the transition for supporting the less fortunate member...

Overview of R.E.T.

In eleven pages Rational Emotive Therapy is presented in an overview that considers its prison system applicability. Seven source...

Child Abuse Victims and Whether or Not They Become Abusers in Adulthood

In fifteen pages this research paper considers the causes, definitions, and incidences of child abuse and includes theories, stati...

America's Poor and Rich and Bridging the Gap That Exists Between Them

In five pages this paper discusses how to bridge the gap between the affluent and impoverished classes in America, that can only c...

An Overview of America's Immigration and Minority Policies

This paper examines the concepts of assimilation and social mobility in the US as they relate to immigration and minority citizens...

Socrates' Choice to Stay in Prison in Crito by Plato

in violation of the law and acknowledged that he should be punished accordingly. His "apology" was not a request for forgiveness,...