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German-Jewish Artist Charlotte Salomon’s Painting “Home place: A Site of Resistance” (690 words, 1 pages)

Home place A Site of Resistance The artist that I chose to spotlight along with the theme in class, Home place A Site of Resistance, was female German-Jewish painter, Charlotte Salomon. Charlotte Salomon was a young woman who lived in Germany during the Holocaust, and was under the reign of ... Read More

The Ludicrous Notion of a Higher Mankind according to Hitler (424 words, 1 pages)

Hitler's World View Hitler's basic ideas were formed in his early twenties in Vienna. He even stated that he learned little afterward and altered nothing in his thinking. When he left Austria for Germany at the age of twenty-four, in 1913, he was full of a passion for German nationalism, ... Read More

The Role and Impact of Music in 1950’s and 1960’s in America (2997 words, 4 pages)

The 1950's in America were considered a true awakening of youth culture. If this is true then the 1960's was a decade of discovery. It was a decade marred by social unrest, civil rights injustice, and violence abroad. These were some of the factors that lead to a revolution that ... Read More

A Study on the History of Apartheid in South Africa (4490 words, 7 pages)

The History of Apartheid in South Africa Strategists in the National Party invented apartheid as a means to cement their control over the economic and social system. Initially, aim of the apartheid was to maintain white domination while extending racial separation. Starting in the 60's, a plan of Grand Apartheid'' ... Read More

A Short Paper on Hitler’s Rise to Power (804 words, 1 pages)

Adolf Hitler was the ruler of Germany from the time he became Chancellor till the day he took his own life. He was known to everyone as a monster and a leech on society who tried to have his fifteen minutes of fame. He established a brutal totalitarian regime under ... Read More

Historical and Social Implications of Hitler’s Propaganda (1911 words, 8 pages)

Propaganda is defined by Mirriam-Webster's Dictionary as "any ideas, facts, or allegations spread deliberately to further one's cause or to damage an opposing cause." Throughout history, politicians and military leaders have utilized this questionable tactic to convey their messages, to introduce their opinions, and to sway the public towards acceptance ... Read More

Historical Overview of Hitler’s Rise to Power (2564 words, 4 pages)

Adolf Hitlers Rise to Power Adolf Hitler was a very influential man whom through many adversaries came to power in Germany, by manipulating the people of that time. Hitler a very persuasive orator, raised the ranks of the government quickly, and even after losing the 1932 election in Germany to ... Read More

History of Mexico before Spanish Conquest (800 words, 2 pages)

Before the Spanish Mexico was occupied by a large number of Indian groups with very different social and economic systems. In general the tribes in the north were relatively small groups of hunters and gatherers who roamed large areas of sparsely vegetated deserts and dry lands. These people are often ... Read More

A Short Paper on the Civil Rights Movement (632 words, 1 pages)

Black and White. Two completely opposite colors. But even if they are entirely opposite in that sense, is it possible that they can be identical in other ways? Well, they are both colors aren't they? Both of them can be seen to the healthy human eye, and are part of ... Read More

A History of Succes of Trade Union Movement in Britain (1144 words, 2 pages)

In 1867, the Trade Union movement in Britain was limited to a mere 5 of the working class. They were uncoordinated and unsupported by the law. In fact, had the government, or even employers, cracked down on them they could easily have been crushed. Yet by 1900, they have millions ... Read More

A Paper on History of Hockey (2255 words, 3 pages)

Hockey, a team game played on ice skates, with curved sticks and a rubber disks called a puck. There is not that much to talk about the history of hockey in Canada, so it took me a long time to do this. It really started originating in Asia and Persia ... Read More

Henrik Ibsen’s Influence on Contemporary Drama (4149 words, 15 pages)

Loyalty, duty, obligation. These are only some of the social laws that Henrik Ibsen wrote out against in his later works. Ibsen believed that these bourgeois beliefs were hindering the individual's, as well as the nation's, realization of the self. To Ibsen, it was far more important to have the ... Read More

Lady Macbeth and Mrs. Clinton: Ambition as the Key to Power (1029 words, 2 pages)

Is Ambition the key to power? The classic Shakespearean play "Macbeth" resonates many themes and concepts that relate to modern times. Today, readers will be able to relate concepts, such as 'Ambition' which is still represented in some of today's most famous and important people. One of these people is ... Read More

The Role of Society in Shaping Our View on Weight Loss (1958 words, 3 pages)

Weight lose in society has created an obsession for many people. In this essay I will show how society is ultimately to blame for this process of obsession and how it has created exercise mania that leaves some people desperate to create the "perfect" body. This is ultimately another form ... Read More

An Analysis of Hatred in Nazism by Reading Articles by Sullivan, Reiss and Benfer (1523 words, 2 pages)

Hate and Nazism Hate is always and will always be part of our lives. Every day a new crime is committed and more are becoming to be about hate. People Hate other and it get a time when they discharge in violent ways in the hated. In Andrew Sullivans article ... Read More

An Essay on the 1930s American Crisis and the Depiction of Life Conditions of the Time (1218 words, 4 pages)

For many people in the 1930s living conditions were not as adequate as they needed to be. The stock market had just crashed in 1928, and the US was in the midst of the Great Depression. Many people suffered from lack of money, and many others suffered from lack of ... Read More

An Argument in Favor of Using the Method of Hazing in Military (2643 words, 3 pages)

Hazing A Benefit or Burden The concept of hazing has long since been a source of debate, yet it has also served as a means of training designed to save lives. Hazing has been around almost as long as mankind but its formal introduction became most apparent in the military. ... Read More

The Darkness and Depression in the Works of Hayden Carruth’s (938 words, 3 pages)

Scrambled Eggs Whiskey is Hayden Carruth's most recent collection of works. Published in 1996, it reflects a dark, boozed washed view of the world throw the eyes of a 76- year-old man. His works reflect his personal experiences and his opinion on world events. Despite technical merit Carruth works have ... Read More

Abolishing Racial and Social Classes in the U.S. as the Solution for Maintaining Its Existence (2079 words, 3 pages)

Harmony in the United States In order to survive in the world, the United States must tear down the current racial and social classes. For the entirety of its existence, the United States has discriminated against minorities and the social classes have grown apart slowly. Minorities should fight for their ... Read More

A Biography of Harry S. Truman the 33rd President of the United States (552 words, 1 pages)

Biography During his few weeks as Vice President, Harry S Truman scarcely saw President Roosevelt, and received no briefing on the development of the atomic bomb or the unfolding difficulties with Soviet Russia. Suddenly these and a host of other wartime problems became Truman's to solve when, on April 12, ... Read More

Organized Hate Groups as a Modern Society’s Greatest Fear (1161 words, 2 pages)

One of the most horrifying thoughts people should have in the world today is the advancement of organized hate groups. People should learn more about hate groups that brought so much terror and chaos to so many people. These groups are still trying to grow and regain the power they ... Read More

Role of Philosophies of Alexander Hamilton and Thomas Jefferson in the History of the USA (601 words, 1 pages)

Shortly after the revolution, many drastic changes occured in the United States. In addition to physical characteristics, the political aspect of this period of social adolescence was most astonishing. From the heart of the country rose two individuals, Alexander Hamilton and Thomas Jefferson, whose political philosophies formed the basis of ... Read More

A Biography of Gwendolyn Brooks an American Poet (1207 words, 3 pages)

Gwendolyn Brooks is the female poet who has been most responsive to changes in the black community, particularly in the communitys vision of itself. The constant in Brooks poetry has been her loyalty to characters who find themselves trapped in an environment scarred by racial discrimination, poverty, and violence. Gwendolyn ... Read More

The Government Shut Down of 1995 (2333 words, 9 pages)

On Tuesday, November 14, 1995, in what has been perceived as the years biggest non-event, the federal government shut down all 'non-essential' services due to what was, for all intents and purposes, a game of national 'chicken' between the House Speaker and the President. And, at an estimated cost of ... Read More

The Benefit of Democracy in the Greek Society (2672 words, 4 pages)

Introduction Greece where many of the most important scientific and philosophical questions are thought to have first arisen, is also considered by most to be the birthplace of demokratia or as we regard it, democracy. A system for and by the people, democracy has since transcended its early Athenian practice ... Read More

An Argument in Favor of Owning a Gun (450 words, 2 pages)

Gun control has been a controversial issue for years. A vast majority of citizens believe that if gun control is strictly enforced it would quickly reduce the threat of crime. Many innocent people feel they have the right to bear arms for protection, or even for the pleasure of hunting. ... Read More

Gun Control Should Be Increased in America (943 words, 2 pages)

Gun control has been a controversial issue for years. A vast majority of citizens believe that if gun control is strictly enforced it would quickly reduce the threat of crime. Many innocent people feel they have the right to bear arms for their own protection. But, how much protection can ... Read More

Flaws of Society as Depicted in Stanley Kramer’s Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner (545 words, 2 pages)

The film, Guess Who's Coming to Dinner, written by Stanely Kramer reflects society's prejudices of the 1960's time period. This comedy explores the subject of interracial marriage, and the impact it has upon the parents of the bride and groom. This film definitely confirms the concepts of the 1960's, yet ... Read More

The Meaning of Good Health in Every Culture (769 words, 1 pages)

Throughout the history of mankind the term good health has carried a different meaning depending on the time and culture that one is studying. For example, because of the advances in medicine and technology, the life span of an individual has almost doubled since the days of the dark ages. ... Read More

Review of Plato’s Republic: The Role of Justice (1168 words, 2 pages)

Plato's profound early writing on politics, ethics and education discussed in the Republic are the foundations of today's governments, nations and discourses. At least that is what I am told. Plato's ideology and reasoning are not always the most believable and desirable, it makes me wonder which part of today's ... Read More

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Published: Friday 25th of January 2013