Category: Race

Introduction Racism has been a delicate and sensitive topic in the history of America as a nation. It continues to become a contentious issue even in modern times. Human beings decided to classify themselves according to clans, ethnic communities, countries, and race. Cultural stereotypes have been formed, and various people view one another differently. The…

Religion was an integral part of the European colonization of the Americas, as was race. From their first steps in the New World, European colonists faced peoples who differed from them both physically and culturally and had no way to make sense of this encounter other than relying on their preconceived notions. Faith was the…

The Damned Human Race is an essay written by an American writer, Mark Twain. In this satirical paper, the author reveals a very original and peculiar theory, according to which humankind is not the highest point of evolution, but the lowest. Mark Twain provides very convincing arguments to defend his point of view, by comparing…

Annotated Bibliography Eyewitness reports have been used in courtrooms to administer justice for a long period. The effectiveness of the information is based on the different social factors. The annotated bibliography will address the topic of how the race and ethnicity of the suspect and witness impact eyewitness identification accuracy. The paper will identify scholarly…

Table of Contents Key Concepts in the Study Measurement of the Concepts Level of Measurement Reference Key Concepts in the Study Social scientists frequently study the influence of an individual’s appearance on their life outcomes. For instance, Johnson and King (2017) examined the impact of defendants’ physical characteristics on punishment. The researchers utilized the following…

Table of Contents Introduction Bacon’s Rebellion Indentured Servants and Slaves Legacy of Bacon’s Rebellion Conclusion References Introduction The late 17th century was a pivotal period in American history, which marked the foundation of the institute of slavery. Bacon’s Rebellion of 1675–1676 united indentured servants and slaves against the Grandees and provoked a reaction from white…

The problem of segregation in the U.S. has been quite notorious. Intended to marginalize racial minorities, particularly, African American people, it deprived them of their humanity in the eyes of the dominant White population, exacerbating the process of discrimination. However, even presently, when significant efforts are being made to promote diversity and intersectionality in the…

The first thing that is sure to burst upon the eye when one takes a look at the front cover of the book “My Year of Meats” by Ruth L. Ozeki is the eloquent quotation taken from the book review by Jane Smiley for ‘Chicago Tribune’ that describes Ozeki’s debut work as “A comical-satirical-farcical-epical-tragical-romantic novel…

Table of Contents Abstract Background Atlanta Riot Issues Analysis The Riot and its repercussions Conclusion References Abstract This paper analyzes and explores the cause of the Atlanta Riot and how it contributed to forming coalition sponsored activities meant to restore the memory of the Atlanta Race Riot and move toward reconciliation that includes: an exhibit…

Many people wonder about the glory days of American cowboys, but what were the 1870s really like? Well, the job of moving large herds of cattle all across America was a challenging but rewarding task. One of the greatest jobs during this period was the Long Drive. The cowboys moved 2,000 longhorn cattle for nearly…