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Academic Performance and the Acculturation of Native Americans

In nine pages this paper examines how Native American educational achievement is affected by cultural barriers. Six sources are c...

Confucianism and Taoism Comparison

(Chung, 1997) that were necessitated within the lessons of both leaders. The writings of Lao Tzu, which were essentially the fo...

1650 to 1980 Evolution of Society

In four pages this paper discusses the impact of cultural changes on both Europe and non European countries that took place during...

Increasing Significance of Long Distance Migration

In four pages this paper examines the increases in migrating long distances since the sixteenth century in a consideration of Amer...

Analysis and Cross Cultural History of Prostitution

In five pages this paper examines prostitution in terms of its historical origins and from a cross cultural perspective with socia...

Culture in Education and the Ethnographic Accounts in Signithia Fordham's Blacked Out and Alan Peshkin's Places of Memory

In six pages these texts are contrasted and compared regarding education reform and cultural influences. Three sources are cited ...

Cultural and Societal Determinism and the Ties That Bind Latino Students

"Hispanic Americans are divided on the issue of bilingual education and its efficacy in assisting student learning. While some ar...

Social Content and Literacy Connection

In six pages cultural literacy in the classroom is examined in terms of social studies course application that can bridge the gaps...

Cultural Aspects of the Biology of Memory and Learning

This paper examines the various cultural differences that affect learning and memory techniques and practices throughout the world...

Tattoos in America

in prison, and that marks them as a particular type of person, connecting them with gangs and criminal activity. Or a young person...

Hispanic Cultural Diffusion

dominant theme in the culture and in America today. In fact, government agencies publish bilingual literature and it is hard to pi...

Indian Cultural Conflict

have taken service jobs in motels or restaurants, today, Indians are managing Fortune 500 companies, such as United Airlines and U...

Article Critique/Suspected LD

the pre-test due to differences in cultural background make significant improvement, but children with "true language impairment" ...

Children's Costumes: Ancient Egypt And Rome

of childrens costumes in ancient Egypt and Rome. VI. Conclusion a. Culture is the great equalizer when it comes to establishing th...

Cultural Practices Reflecting the Unity Between the Spritual and Material World Among the Indigenenous Cultures of Africa and the Americas

however, a rich oral tradition. Many who study this oral tradition, unfortunately, tend to lump all of these cultures stories und...

The Pastoral Rule By Pope Gregory The Great

The virtues and qualities of Pastors as described by Gregory are applicable in any age. For instance, Pope Benedict XVI cited Pope...

Twain/Cruelty in Huckleberry Finn

A 12 page research paper on Mark Twain's classic novel Huck Finn. This paper includes a 9 page essay, an annotated bibliography an...

Ozu/Tokyo Story

film taking on certain aspects of each others roles (Davis 80). Norika offers Tomi and Shukichi the respect that filial tradition ...

Bernstein's Argument: Effective In Explaining Racial-Ethnic Inequality In Academic Achievement

linguistics. Slang is a component of nearly every spoken language; however, the line between jargon and true common speech ...

Spanish-speaking Clients/Mental Health Nursing

"hypnosis, behavior modification, and cognitive restructuring and their shamanic equivalents" (De Rios, 2002, p. 1576). Latino imm...

Band Societies

it is noted that a band is "made up of nuclear families that live together and are loosely associated with a territory on which th...

Hiring Minorities: Diversity in Education

does not lead to the most able getting the job but that many positions are filled to make sure all goes accordingly in the "politi...

Identity and Cultural Borders in The Red Convertible by Erdrich

subtle and strong ways. It is something that connects the two, and means something to the two of them. It is a material object, an...

An Analysis of Crime and Punishment in Dead Man Walking

This three page paper analyzes crime and punishment from the perspective of the film by Tim Robbins. The question of whether just...

Cultural and Political Autonomy Preservation Struggles of Native American Leaders

the Europeans who had invaded Native American lands. The English to whom we most often attribute the negativities of history in r...

Feminism and the Appreciation of Film

lovers. In many of the classics we see women having jobs, but they only seem to have jobs so that they can find a husband. They ma...

Comparative Metropolitan Research of Vancouver, British Columbia and Seattle, Washington

fastest growing fields" (CANMET, 2003) there is good reason to believe Vancouver will continue to seek out viable options for its ...

Healthcare and Dictates of Culture

a model in which not only the biological components of illness were considered but also the psychological and sociological compone...

Workplace Employees Q and A

Further, creativity and a good work ethic can enhance the value and productivity of each group, no matter what that group happens ...

Evaluating Ancient Art Works

sense of comfort and knowingness when one is met with something that they can understand. Yet, when faced with the unfamiliar work...