...work ethic, delayed gratification, and thrift” to earn “about $3,500” above the national median income and “resemble the ideals of the mainstream (WASP) culture” (207; Portes & Rumbaut 28; Zhou 207). A large number of Asian-American immigrant families appealed to white values of nuclear family stability and low criminal activity to earn acceptance into white-dominated economic institutions. Furthermore, new generations of Asian immigrants americanized through educational institutions to socio-economically succeed. Seeking to disprove slogans that construct racial inferiority like “no chinks allowed,” many first-generation Asian parents chose to learn English and American “holiday celebration” traditions through their children’s Chinese and Korean-language schools and combine their increasing English proficiency with their professional skills to economically advance (Foner 31; Zhou & Kim 21). Through educational communities, Asian professional immigrant parents gained competitive...
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...Ever since the victory of the USA over the USSR during the cold war, the United States has become the symbol of power and has started to rule the world. Indeed, the American way of life has spread throughout the entire globe, impacting the traditions of so many cultures and countries in general. East Asia on the other hand, were on the verge of collapsing. Indeed, the Korean War made hundreds of thousands of dead and destroyed the country entirely, making it prone to reconstruction, Japan was hit by the nuclear bomb which impacted its economy and China was still a communist country with a political system that gave no rights whatsoever. However, the tables seem to turn these past few years as the United States is collapsing little by little, and East Asia got more and more acknowledged as an international power The United States of America, which was always known as the principal source of power has known its downfall since the 9/11 bombings, which proved that the country wasn’t indestructible. Indeed, that event was a breach to the political force that was America, making it more vulnerable and breakable. Also, the country’s government has been involved by issues such as the Syrian issue, and much more which lowers its trust in the eyes of the citizens. Things don’t seem to get better even with the change of presidents in 2008. Another controversy about the United States is the economic crisis hitting the country. Walter Adams explained that “reports on the state of the American...
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...African Americans and Their Service Daniel Owsley His 204 Instructor Christina Winn October 11, 2010 African Americans and Their Service African Americans have contributed to the security of this nation by serving this country in spite of the racism they faced. From the Civil War to the present war in Iraq and Afghanistan, the African American soldiers have served and broke down racial barriers in the face of adversity. This is a look at the contribution of service to this country as soldiers from 1865 to present day. During the years of the Civil War, 1861-1865, the African Americans were participating in the war whether they were freemen or slaves. In the southern states many slaves were forced to aid in the war effort by the Confederate army. On the other hand, the Northern states turn away black men at the beginning of the Civil War, but towards the end of the war the Northern army (the union) began accepting Negro soldiers into the army. “For the black soldier in the Union Army, the reason for the war was to free the slaves”, although President Lincolns effort was to save the Union. Emancipation or freedom of the slaves became a major part of the Civil War and it provided additional resources to the Union Army in the way of black soldiers (Simmonds & Carter, 2010). According to Simmonds and Carter (2010), the “Negro Soldiers” fought bravely and won praise in over 200 battles during the Civil War (Para. 4). One of the most recognized or famous black regiment...
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...Social Issues Position Paper Racial and Ethnic Inequality Amongst Blacks : A Economic Problem of Society Tameekah Myers SOC 1000-Comtemporary Social Issues Thesis Statement In this essay one will come to a better understanding of racial and ethnic inequality and why it exists. It is evident that Inequality amongst certain races is evident however it also linked to a variety of perspectives that account for the continuation of racial, ethnic discrimination and inequality. Inequality amongst Races and Ethnicity ▪ What is race and ethnicity? ▪ Should race exist ▪ Inequality among races Racism against African Americans ▪ Slavery ▪ Racial Profiling ▪ Stereotypes ▪ Causes and Effects of Racism Social status and race inequality ▪ Social/Racial classification ▪ Education inequality ▪ Labor/income Inequality Laws and Policies ▪ Affirmative action policies ▪ Equal Opportunity Policy ▪ Civil Right Act The social stance of American Minorities Now ▪ African Americans Conclusion In this essay one will come to a better understanding of racial and ethnic inequality and why it exists. It is evident that inequality amongst certain races is evident; however, it also linked to a variety of perspectives that account for the continuation of racial, ethnic discrimination and inequality. The story of race is intricate and may challenge how we think about human differences and race as...
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...Religion and Ethnic Diversity Tracy Kimberly Mosiello ETh /125 November 17, 2013 Dr. Rochelle Holland Religious and Ethnic Groups Roman Catholic The first century of Christianity there was no "Roman Catholicism" as it is today. There was no Protestantism or Eastern Orthodoxy to differentiate it. There was the "one, holy, catholic church" confirmed in the first beliefs, which was the group of Christian followers completely over the world, unified by mutual beliefs, church structure, traditions, and worship (catholic means "universal"). During the Middle Ages, if you were a Christian, you went to the Catholic Church. Any Christianity other than the Catholic Church was an unorthodox, not a denomination. Catholic Beliefs Roman Catholic beliefs don’t vary extremely as of those of the other main divisions of Christianity - Greek Orthodoxy and Protestantism. Altogether three foremost divisions hold to the principle of the Trinity, the holiness of Christ, the inspiration of the Bible, etc. There is a strong Catholic distinctive in belief. Distinctive Roman Catholic beliefs contain the exceptional power of the pope, the capacity of saints to mediate on behalf of followers, the idea of Purgatory as an area of life after death cleansing before arriving in Heaven, and the principle of transformation. ...
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...Gran Torino starring Clint Eastwood was about a man’s struggle in adapting to the changes in his environment when confronted by unfamiliar exposure to cultural differences. The film was chosen because it told a story about one’s struggle with traditional practice, cultural diversity, gender roles, and the acceptance of others. In terms of culture, there was an abundance of traditional practices related to the Hmong community. The screenplay was written by Nick Schenk and the movie was filmed in July 2008 (Longwell, T). Gran Torino was directed and produced by Clint Eastwood, who also played the role of the main character known as Walt Kowalski. Walt was an American man and a Korean War veteran who resided in a neighborhood that became inhabited by Hmong families (Gran Torino, 2008). The relationship that Walt had with his own family was disconnected and distant because his sons embraced the modern way of living but Walt was more traditional. Walt was portrayed as a grumpy old man who did not like to socialize with others. All of that changed when Walt became associated with the Hmong children next door, Thao and Sue. Walt saved Thao from being taken by the Hmong gang members and was viewed as a hero by the Hmong families despite the fact that Walt was just trying to keep other people off his lawn. Upon an unexpected invitation by Sue, Walt’s world became intertwined with the Hmong community as he was introduced to various traditional Hmong customs and foods. After a...
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...American women have required "the armor of warriors" in order to survive. For a period of 150 years, Asian women have labored and raised families in the United States, overcoming exploitation and racism from their earliest days as prostitutes, domestic servants and farm workers. In the present day, Asian American women have a representation in the most prestigious professional and managerial jobs. Today, Asians are looked at as a "model minority" whose growing mobility stands as an illustration for other racial-ethnic groups (Amott & Matthaei, 1996). The first Asian immigrants arrived in the United States from China, with the first huge wave coming in the mid-19th century. As with other cultural minorities, the Chinese and later the Japanese, Asian Indians, Filipinos, Koreans, and a host of other groups immigrated to the United States to serve mainly as a source of cheap labor. These migration trends were related to bigger worldwide transformations started by Euro-American colonialism and industrial capitalism. By the start of the Great Depression, these groups formed the prevalent Asian populations in the United States. According to United States census data and other available reports, there were close to 56,000 Filipinos, 140,000 Japanese, 75,000 Chinese several thousand Koreans and Asian Indians and living in America in 1930, most living on the West Coast (Amott & Matthaei, 1996). The Asian populace in the United States numbered over 6.5 million in 1988. That is about three...
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...The Prestige (2006) Christopher Nolan The Prestige is a movie that shows the rivalry between magicians Alfred “The Professor” Borden and Robert “The Great Danton” Angier. Their struggle is expressed through class warfare: Borden as The Professor, a working-class magician who gets his hands dirty, versus Angier as The Great Danton, a classy, superior showman whose accent makes him appear American. Obsession, secrecy, and sacrifice increase the battle, as both magicians contribute their fair share to a deadly duel of one-upmanship, with disastrous results. One influential scene when discussing these themes is the scene where we are in Alfred Borden’s prison cell back in the present day, Borden comes to the end of Angier's diary, which gloats that Borden is being blamed for his “death”, until he's called out of his cell to say goodbye to Jess, his daughter, and meet the collector who wants to buy his secrets. The director, Christopher Nolan, sets up the scene with several different camera shots and narratives to give this scene its importance. It is the final climax of the movie for Borden and if you look closely at the scene the camera shot used to reveal the collector and what he signifies highlights the importance of the scene and also the collector ripping up Borden’s secret to his trick. The biggest twist to the movie and this scene is which epitomizes the themes is when we discover who the collector is in the jailhouse where Borden is being kept and what he signifies...
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...Must have a CLEAR THESIS that makes an argument and provide well-researched evidence to support thesis . Explain the state of the Methodist church today, both in the US and globally. In what significant ways has this tradition changed over time? Explore whether it has been faithful to its founding traditions or not. What major challenges does it face for the future? How might the history of its own tradition (founders, theology, movements) help clarify the way forward as it meets the challenges it faces? THE METHODIST CHURCH The Methodist tradition today has changed in its fundamental views because of controversial challenges, such as: evolutanary theory, racial issues, homesexuality, and interpretation of scriptures. The Methodist Church was chartered in 1784 by John Wesley in the United States. John Wesley created the Methodist church when he saw the need to provide his followers with structure after the Anglican Church abandoned its American believers. Since then, the Methodist church has changed its traditions to enhance its fitness in the modern society. The Church has encountered various challenges, which have both helped and hindered clarifying the way forward. John, his brother Charles, and several other students at oxford formed a group which was based on three pillars which enhanced the formation of Methodist church. These pillars include; devotion in their studies, prayers, and helping the underprivileged; these formed the pillars of Methodist church. However...
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...Ethical Autobiography In a world full of different ethical differences, there are millions of stories to be told and many lessons to be learned. This is my story. I was born in San Bernardino, California to a first generation British mother and a second generation Italian father. Although, the morals my mother and father would emphasize were mostly similar, over time I would find that they had very different views on what was most important. We would move quite a bit in my youth until we finally decided to settle down in Phoenix, Arizona. Here is where I would set in my roots and develop most of my ways that I understood my surroundings. However, those roots would soon be lifted and torn as soon as I joined the United States Air Force and began my worldly travels. My adventures in Japan and South Korea would transform the way I looked at the world. My mother would teach me that being there for your children and religion were a paramount importance in life. As soon as I was born, my catholic journey began as I was immediately baptized and given Godparents. Every Sunday for the rest of my adolescent life, my mother would drag me to church. Eventually I would have my first communion, my first confession, and my confirmation into the Catholic faith. If my parents hadn’t gotten divorced I would probably be a much stronger Catholic to this day. The church taught me so many things, however, the most important to treat others the way you want to be treated. My mother would also...
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...This is the third thing I’m compared to: a Korean “Golden Child”. When I first was in 7th grade, everyone would call me this person’s name. I’ll substitute his real name for Jerry because I don’t want to get in trouble with the person reading this. Note that I gave him a generic name because of his generic personality (That was just a joke). Everywhere I went, I would get called his name. I was fine with it, they probably just didn’t know any better. These imbeciles were probably experiencing my early struggles: telling two white people apart. In 8th grade, I knew then it wasn’t just a mistake. They weren’t calling me Jerry anymore, they were straight up calling me Jerry #2. There was a Jerry #3, Jerry #4, and my orchestra teacher was Jerry #5 (before he moved to a different school district). This was racism at its finest. I don’t really have anything against him, but we are totally different people. I get compared to him all the time and all his friends judge me for not being like him or living up to his “standards”. Wow, he can hit a ball with a club into a hole in the ground! Wow, all the gym teachers, especially one I will call Mr. Cheese, love him since he is...
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...As Canada’s immigrant population grows and diversifies, the challenges facing that sector of the population expand as well. More and more immigrant families move here to start better lives and lifestyles usually through better employment opportunities. This paper will examine some of the continuing obstacles that newcomers face. Immigrant families and immigrants in Canada have a difficult time entering the labour market notwithstanding exemplary educational credentials and extensive professional work experience. These are the result of prioritizing Canadian education and experience, which conceal elements of racism. The consequences are that invisible barriers are put into place; they deny fair access to work and limit the advancement of newcomers socially and economically. Many third-world immigrants to Canada must qualify for entry by demonstrating academic proficiencies and accreditations, which include post-secondary degrees or more. They are well-educated people with professional skills in areas the Canadian economy needs support. Immigrants are eager to continue their careers but soon find a need to reinvent themselves (Omidvar). This is something of a catch-22: their extant educations are what confirm their desirability as immigrants yet Canada employers fail to recognize or accredit foreign educations with any sense of equivalency. Except in rare cases, like the university professoriate or countries like Great Britain or the United States, the extent of an applicant’s...
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...problems of indochina to 1954?' After decades of struggle under the practice of imperialism Indochinese nations would propse their problems to the the international community at the Geneva conference. The 1954 Geneva Conference, held in Geneva Switerland occured on the 8th of May, following the historical defeat of French forces in the Battle of Dien Bien Phu to the Vietminh (DRV). The Geneva Conference is essentially the proposal of international treaties binding of all nations which have accepted them. The primary objective of the Geneva Conference was to discuss and solve international issues concerning the Korean and Indochinese war. Nearly a decade after the Potsdam conference and still in the midst of the Cold War, the Geneva conference witnessed the meeting of the USSR, US and UK with intentions of reaching agreements for the future of Indochina. The conference involed delegates from the United Kingdom, United States, France, Soviet Union, People Republic of China, Democratic replublic of Vietnam (DRV) and the Nationalist Government of Vietnam. Issues proposed by Ho Chi Minh (DRV) concerning the future of vietnam included, the removal of foreign control, the unification of Vietnam, the development of a defence force for secuirty and the establishment of a communist nation. Resulting agreements of the Geneva Conference led to 'peaceful co-existence' with foreigners in Vietnam. Much of Indochina's history has endured the struggles of foreign control under nations such as France...
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...Dystopia Regrettably it is at this point that we find a gradual switchover from Utopia to Dystopia - societies whose planning is far from ideal, and which all too often come to grief. As a concept, Dystopia emerges at the end of the long Eighteenth Century, possibly as a result of social upheaval and the long wars. it comes to the fore towards the end of the Nineteenth Century with gloomy forebodings as to the impact of industrialisation. Some go for a mechanical paradise. Others foresee a world order where things have got beyond repair - and that's not just the machines. Jack London in The Iron Heel (1908)sees the collapse of the American republic between 1912 and 1932 with the rise of 'The Oligarchy' (though he also thinks that international worker solidarity will avert a world war in 1913). Dystopia is highly pessimistic in tone. It traces what happens when things go wrong, either in an ideal world which has gone into crisis or decline, or else is a portrayal of of a world where society has collapsed at some time in the past. It is form of writing with a moral - and a warning. The irony is that reality can be stranger than fiction. The finale of The Mission is a case in point. The humanitarian goals of the Jesuit Fathers ironically contained the seeds of destruction for the Missions. The presence not only of rational Indians, but Christianised ones who were highly skilled proved to be too much of a temptation for the bandeirantes, slavers who came across from Brazil and...
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...being an image of their predeceasing generation, young Americans wanted and demanded change. These changes affected education, values, laws, entertainment, and the way of life for several citizens around the country. As society, it is extremely important to understand that although the valiant efforts and impact that African American’s had, particularly in the 1950’s and 1960’s, in helping restructure American culture, many of the racist views of the past still play apart in American society. The 1950’s is often described as the calm before the storm of the 1960’s. During this time period, society was very much conformed to the views of conservative living. The desire for security during this era, reinforced by McCarthyism at home and the Korean War, created was known as the cold war culture. During the post WWII period in America, the face of the nation changed greatly under President Truman and Eisenhower. Because of extreme paranoia caused by Communism following WWII, conformity in the United States became an ideal way to distinguish American culture from the rest of the world. Conformity became evident through the medium of culture, society, and politics throughout the era of the 1950’s. The country was in such fear of Communism, that President Truman led the government in a revolt against any who claimed to be a Communist in the American government. Again, due to fear of being ostracized, Eisenhower, the proceeding president, was reluctant to confront McCarythism....
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