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    Literature 13 March 2015 Destructive Effects of Idealized White Beauty on Black Society In The Bluest Eye‚ Toni Morrison addresses a timeless problem of white racial dominance in the United States and shows its impact on the life of black females growing up in the 1960s— when the "Black is Beautiful" movement reached its peak. The novel presents an extended interpretation of how whiteness as a standard of beauty obstructs the lives of black women and children like Claudia‚ Pecola and Frieda. Using

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    While traditional therapeutic approaches can and are helpful‚ feminist therapy is distinct in its addressing the role of gender in psychological distress. Gender is a reality that shapes our behavior. Our world is organized through its influence. Feminist therapy recognizes that environmental pressures affect a woman’s identity. Women live in a world dominated by males and masculine patterns of thought and behavior‚ or the patriarchy. Until recently‚ studies of human behavior were almost always

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    Politics is the art or science of government or governing‚ especially the governing of a political entity‚ such as a nation‚ and the administration and control of its internal and external affairs. The role of a politician is varied and changes from day to day. Some politicians have greater responsibility or influence than others‚ depending on the size of the district they represent and the positions they hold on committees. As such‚ a politician’s schedule can begin very early in the morning

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    The troubles faced by black women had largely been ignored by groups and organizations they supported. Often was the case that black women’s place in organizations such as the Black Panther Party (BPP) was strictly seen as servile where “black women could change themselves to better aid the struggle” But black women played critical roles in the BPP regardless of the masculinist rhetoric that embodied much of the organization. Gender roles would be judged within the BPP as the ideologies of its members

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    From a feminist point of view‚ Ernest Hemingway’s "Hills Like White Elephants" uses a plethora of symbols to convey the idea that a young girl named Jig is a typical woman dealing with a woman’s choice. Although the word abortion is never used in the story‚ the reader is lead to that conclusion through the use of symbolism. The story begins with Jig and her American boyfriend waiting for a train in the valley of Ebro‚ a symbolic use of the word "Embryo". In addition‚ the valley of Ebro has a river

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    11. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-21346220 (accessed on 16th April‚ 2013) 12 [ 8 ]. http://www.conservapedia.com/Conservative_Party (accessed on 16th April‚ 2013) [ 9 ] [ 10 ]. http://www.britannica.com/EBchecked/topic/133481/Conservative-Party‚ page 1 (accessed on 16th April‚ 2013) [ 11 ] [ 12 ]. Andrew Heywood‚ Political Ideologies‚ fourth edition‚ Palgrave Macmillan‚ UK‚ 2007‚ China‚ chap 3‚ p.65-p.97 [ 13 ] [ 18 ]. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-21346220 (accessed on 16th April

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    Journal Article Review White Servitude and the Growth of Black Slavery in Colonial America Dr. West History 7A Martin Valdez January 24‚ 2011 From “The Journal of Economical History”‚ Vol. 41‚ No. 1‚ author David W. Galenson provides a nine-page article published in March 1981 entitled “White Servitude and the Growth of Black Slavery” which I thoroughly read and will present my own analysis. In a unique approach author David Galenson examines the transition of servants to slaves

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    her social‚ diplomatic‚ and economic doctrines. She was the first women prime Minister in British politics and was the longest prime minister with 3 victories‚ and leading the Conservative government for a total of 11 years. She was also seen as characteristic and a controversial figure‚ and was also idolized by the public. What is factual is that she has constantly dominated British Politics‚ and also had 3 election wins in a row. After becoming Prime Minister‚ she was member of the parliament

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    In this English 0812: Analytical Reading and Writing‚ I have learned a great deal of beneficial knowledge in writing. As a bilingual person who knows Chinese and English‚ I struggle with Literature writing a lot ever since young. Even though I grew up in the United States from Kindergarten‚ English is still a challenging subject in my educational path. After attending the English 0812 class in this semester‚ I have improved on my writing‚ analyzing‚ revising‚ and editing skills. I am very satisfied

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    innocence to protect innocence. These statements are what send Holden off into the three day soul-searching quest that dooms Holden to sinking into insanity in our novel. The critic opens with a rather descriptive insight about how others view and critique Salinger’s first and only novel‚ as well as pointing some of the flaws that Catcher has: “The novel is sentimental; it loads the deck for Holden and against the adult world‚   the small but corrupt group that Holden encounters is not representative

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