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1 Stage in Erik Erikson's Childhood and Society

stage of human development takes place from the moment of birth to about 1, perhaps all the way to 2, years of age. It is called t...

Italian Americans Defined by Network Television Shows

intelligence as seen in the character of the Fonz. "When Arthur (Fonzie) Fonzarelli appeared on the screen in 1974, with his slick...

Significance of Slave Narratives

control of countries worldwide. Naturally, showing dark natives the benefits of Western culture did not come without a price, as E...

Modern Native American Literature and Cultural Conflict

Native American literature is interesting both in content and in the fact that it is a relatively recent phenomena. Native Americ...

US Modern Culture and the Pragmatic Philosophy of John Dewey

learning, which was the current philosophy of his day (American Philosopher John Dewey). Since the inception of Deweys e...

American Politics and Charismatic Leadership

is put forward by the opposition. Willner asserts that in order for this devotion to supersede logic, the people must consider the...

Meaning and Morality in Man's Search for Meaning by Viktor E. Frankl

of making sense out of life with the help of establishing significance to it. "Our generation is realistic, for we have come to k...

Lacrosse's History

In nine pages this paper considers lacrosse from its Native American origins until the contemporary game with a discussion of how ...

American Dream of Home Purchase

In five pages the American housing market is examined in terms of supply and demand, social effects, and narrowing the class based...

American Dream Defined in Poltical, Social, and Cultural Landscape Transformations

In five pages prejudice and bias that result from behavioral and cultural differences are considered in terms of the works 'The Sp...

African Culture and Ideology and Its Impact Upon African Americans Past and Present

In this paper consisting of six pages the 'Africanness' thread that continues to link contemporary African Americans to their past...

Diane Ravitch, Her Views on American Public Schools

countrys leading educators and has been a vocal advocate for both testing and accountability initiatives in the public schools. A ...

American Literary Progress from 1500 until 1940

In six pages this paper charts the course of American literature in a consideration of popular movements with examples and a focus...

Black Folk Tradition and Black Middle Class Tension

In ten pages this paper examines the conflict between African cultural traditions and the contemporary African American middle cla...

Reviving Ophelia by Mary Pipher and Girl, Interrupted by Susanna Kaysen

In five pages these texts are contrasted and compared as they portray the pressures of contemporary American culture on young wome...

'The Mean' Meaning According to Aristotle

In five pages Aristotle's concept of 'the mean' is discussed in terms of a balanced universe comprised fo form and matter and the ...

Pohl and Kornblum's Space Merchants and Edward Albee's The American Dream

In five pages these two texts are discussed in terms of their themes and presentation of social issues. There are 4 sources liste...

Corruption of the American Dream in The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald

In four pages this paper examines how the theme of corruption is represented within the context of Fitzgerald's 1925 novel masterp...

American Government Federalism According to the Rationale of the Founding Fathers

In five pages this paper discusses federalism as the cornerstone of American government and the reasons the founding fathers insis...

Democracy in America by Alexis de Tocqueville

change to the ethnic and cultural make-up of the United States. He also didnt foresee the growth of major cities, or the changes t...

America and the Role of the Nation of Islam

In seven pages this paper discusses the contemporary American role of the Nation of Islam in an overview that includes doctrines, ...

Contemporary Black Nationalism and Malcolm X

In five pages this paper examines the influence of Malcolm X upon American society's contemporary Black Nationalism movement. Thr...

Affirmative Action Application in Military and Business Settings

In paper consisting of four pages the writer compares Affirmative Action applications in contemporary business with the American ...

Christianity and Obstacles Confronting Women

held positions in various states.She also taught at a different seminary and later began her own .In Philadelphia, Bonney and a fr...

African American Artistic and Musical Contributions

In five pages this research paper assesses the artistic and musical contributions of African Americans throughout history in the m...

Past and its Importance in Black Culture and Black Consciousness Afro American Folk Thought From Slavery to Freedom by Lawrence W. Levine

self-worth" (xi). It is culture which not only links modern-day people, but also connects contemporary man to his primitive ances...

Behavior and Cultural Values of the Television Series Ally McBeal

are two of the primary cultural values that stand out in virtually every episode; amidst the young law firm is a collection of peo...

Asian American Images and Modern Issues

In eight pages Asian Americans are examined in terms of the contemporary issues that affect them and their images with cultural as...

Spiritual Marketplace by Wade Clark Roof

Contemporary American beliefs and spirituality are the focus of this overview of Wade Clark Roof's Spiritual Marketplace consistin...

Ron Padgett's Contemporary American Poetry

In six pages this paper examines Ron Padgett's contemporary American poetry in an analysis that reveals it is much less simplistic...