Civil rights are the rights of American citizens to social and political freedom and equality. But at 1965 not all the American citizens had that right. The main event that started the entire riot was when a young guy was pooled over by the police at Watts area in California for reckless driving. That event […]
Racial tension refers to the underlying or overt hostilities that exist between two or more ethnic groups. In other words it is just a deep hatred for one or more ethnic groups that is different from your own. Things like racial tension and racial discrimination have always been a serious problem in our world, it […]
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Get startedThe play Antigone begins with two sisters, Antigone and Ismene discussing their brothers, Polyneices and Eteocles’, most recent deaths. They both died in a war, and Antigone argues with Ismene because Eteocles was given a proper burial, while Polyneices was banned to be buried by anyone, a law that their uncle, Creon, had announced. Antigone […]
Sophocles’ Antigone displays a wide variety of issues within a government. Comparing these issues with present day issues is an effective way to see how society still struggles with conflicts that were going on as early as 440 B.C. Feminism is defined by Mirriam-Webster dictionary as “the belief that men and women should have equal […]
The city of Newport Beach, California has been deemed to experience a previous pattern of minority growth within ongoing racial diversity, and its community. But, there has been possible implications to both positive racial/ethnic diversity, and negative social development with regards to housing loans and impediments within specific fair housing opportunities. This depiction can be […]
In the tragic play titled Antigone by Sophocles, it is debated on whether Creon or Antigone is the real tragic hero. By definition, a tragic hero is one who undergoes a reversal of fortune as a result of their own tragic flaw or fate. The play Antigone describes how the terrible curse of Oedipus greatly […]
Antigone is a tragic play by Sophocles. This play bears the deaths of many throughout the story. In the story, Creon takes on the role of the king after Oedipus and his two sons, Eteocles and Polyneices die in battle. Creon must face the gods after his decision to sentence Antigone to death after breaking […]
Othello, by William Shakespeare, is a play named after the protagonist, Othello. The main character stands out in comparison to the other characters because he is a “moor”. The word “moor” highlights Othello’s difference from the rest of the characters and also displays how the other characters think differently of a “moor”. The audience can […]
The lowest pay (minimum wage) permitted by law increments was of utmost concem to Americans when questioning the presidential candidates earlier this year. These issues still have not progressed, and little has been done to endeavor to settle these treacheries. The lowest pay permitted by law ought to be a reasonable wage, nonetheless, in many […]
What were the causes, main events, and effects of the civil rights movement? The civil rights movement was caused by centuries of discrimination against African Americans. The civil rights movement had it’s ups and downs. Even though discrimination is still a thing that occurs in our modern world we still reap the benefits and feel […]
The Civil Rights Movement was arguably the most important thing to ever happen in the United States. This movement pushed for equality between whites and African Americans. Even though the Emancipation Proclamation was almost 100 years before this movement, the African American people still were nowhere close to having equality with white people. Many leaders […]
The civil rights movement took place in the 1950’s to 1960’s. Organized by African Americans, this movement sought to give rights to people of color since around this time, they were treated as lower class citizens who were segregated from whites by law. Although African Americans were free, they were not equal to whites in […]
The civil rights movement was one of the most important social movements of the twentieth century. Black churches at the time of the civil rights movement were very powerful bases for African Americans. Many important figures for the black churches or the community in general to name some are Martin Luther King Jr and James […]
The Civil Rights Movement of the 1960’s required a great deal of effort from numerous sources. The federal government being one, while contributing a significant amount of support and aid, did little to contribute to its success and more so towards its failings. Many of the policies and actions of the federal government did not […]
The Brown Board of Education was a great stride for the Civil Rights movement. The schools were unequal, and the lack of resources and opportunities meant that the kids at all black schools would be less likely to be successful in their future. The ruling helped end federal tolerance of racial segregation and it also […]
John Brown was a fierce abolitionist with a fiery passion to end slavery. His beliefs led to his execution after the raid on the federal arsenal at Harper’s Ferry, but despite his horrific acts he was justified in his actions. The first mention of John Brown comes after his butchery of five proslavery men at […]
Over the course of the civil rights movement many great leaders arose and employed many different strategies to get their rights. They used the power of song. Over time everyone in the movement knew that peaceful protesters would be beaten or even killed in many of the states. They found that this could be used […]
The 1950s and 1960s was a time of many great changes. Many social and economic reforms were passed, including women’s rights reforms and educational reforms. However, the most important reforms passed during this time period was due to the Civil Rights movement. The Civil Rights movement gave African Americans more equal rights, such as equal […]
The issue of immigration across the Mexican US border has been the topic of discussion for a very long time. It is believed that there are over 10 million immigrants in the US and 57% of them are from Mexico. Immigration from Mexico to the US has been termed as a massive influx of Mexicans […]
The American Dream is a concept that was chased by many in the 1900s. Consisting of owning a home, having a family, and working a nice job, these formulated the ideal lifestyle. For many Japanese immigrants, the American Dream was a significant incentive to move to America as the idea of owning land and being […]
California is notorious for our thriving and booming agriculture industry, captivating landscapes, diverse populations and housing plenty of immigrants, California became the destination spot for immigrants from all over the globe due to California’s promising economy. African Americans and Native Americans faced oppression and degradation. Immigration in California began to pick up in the early […]
Wilson Four case highlights issues of immigration which has been one of the major problems experienced by the United States. According to the judge, the border officials targeted the four students because they were Hispanic. The Wilson Four highlight challenges faced by children who are brought to the United States (US) when they are young. […]
Heated debates surrounding the issues that plagued the four comers of the world ensue on a regular basis, and to this day these issues are brought up in discussions at length. But, one hot topic that comes up more often than not and has yet to find itself resolved in a timely fashion is that […]
The documentary, “Lost in Detention,” is about the negative affects of immigration laws and policies in the United States throughout recent history. One of the social and cultural factors associated with this issue is familial separation. When undocumented immigrants are caught in America, whether it is from a traffic stop or a criminal offense, they […]
Alcoholism, dependence on drugs, and addiction, referred to as substance use disorder, are complicated problems. People living with these disorders at some point in life were thought to have defects in their character and moral weaknesses; to date, people still hold on to such thoughts. However, medical researchers and many scientists now regard dependence on […]
In considering how to best combat the problem of substance-abusing nurses, it is important to note that, very likely, no one single strategy will prove to be effective in all instances. Indeed, the vast majority of chemical dependency professionals agree that a multifaceted and holistic approach is best when helping the addicted to manage their […]
I came across disturbing article of methamphetamine use among women, some even middle age. One would think a woman in her middle age with children would understand better than to abuse drugs. A tireless single mother of three, a skinny middle-aged mother of two. A growing number of super women who have abused methamphetamines use […]
American Society today, faces a threat called the immigration crisis. Being able to solve this issue is crucial both for economic and security purposes. Since illegal immigration not only hurts our economy, but endangers our own security, and our future as a strong and unite community. Following the latest political news, our 45th president of […]
America is and always has been a land of immigrants. In current media, immigration reform is a hot button issue, and throughout history, humans have battled against those who come to a country when others are there first. Ever since immigrants first stepped foot on American soil in 1607, immigrants have been in the country […]
The United States of America will have finally accepted the Dream Act that will be used to empower the illegal immigrants that can now acquire permanent citizenship in various States. However, the Act may lead to some threats both the economy and the welfare of the country. This section provides an overview of the strength […]
