Essays On Race

There is no word equivalent or at least approximate in meaning to the word “art” in its western understanding. In the tribal consciousness all aspects of life are tightly interrelated, contributing to the integrity of the world. However, this can be only true of the period before the colonization began. Since the time on, mutual […]

The first Spanish perceptions of the Native Americans were not filled with acceptance, but rather the belief that the natives were manipulative and ignorant people. The overview portrays the main conflicts in the conquistadores’ goals in the Americas. Some were in search of earning great wealth and taking advantage of the Native Americans where as […]

Native Americans before contact with Europeans were set in their ways and were fairly advanced people. There is evidence to suggest that people, such as the Anasazi were living in large city like areas but had to disperse due to long droughts and disease spreading among them. The dispersed people formed various tribes and continued […]

Imagine living in a world that consistently devalues your existence and is heavily populated with individuals who are quick to use and abuse your resources, but are slow to share the wealth that is accumulated from those resources. How would you feel? Unfortunately, certain populations do not have to visualize the disparity that is pictured […]

Joel Spring’s Deculturalization and the Struggle for Equality explores the U.S. educational policies that have facilitated systematic oppression against various racial and ethnic groups by Protestant, European Americans. Gaining insight into the historical backdrop of the European American oppressor facilitates comprehension of how the prevalent group has exploited minority communities. These minorities encompass those of […]

Native American Transition to Freedom American History Since 1865 Prof. December America was a very trying country in the mid 1800’s especially regarding the treatment of indigenous people such as the Native Americans. It is a known fact that much of America was inhabited by indigenous people, the Native American Indians, prior to the arrival […]

In “War and the State in Africa. ” Jeffrey Herbst states that “…it should be recognized that there is really small grounds that African states. or many others in the Third World. will be able to happen peaceable ways to beef up the province and develop national individualities. ”Make you hold with Herbst’s statement? Why? […]

Communication is crucial in our daily lives as it plays a vital role in exchanging information. Language serves as the means for interacting and organizing our messages. Language varies among individuals based on their geographical location, cultural heritage, and personal experiences. Achieving proficiency in a language facilitates effective interpersonal communication. Additionally, languages also function as […]

Society is a dynamic force, not static. Smaller societies within larger ones strive to maintain their identity while being influenced by the dominant society. Consequently, individuals in this transition experience effects on their cultural identity, including changes in perception and relationships.

Looking for Alibrandi {1992} is a novel written by Melina Marchetta, which presents to us the internal conflict that immigrant children face in a multicultural society. Throughout the novel Josephine Alibrandi struggles to find her personal and cultural identity, she is trying to find who she is. At school she experiences a feeling of being […]

Many languages are disappearing every year. Is this is a bad thing or could have fewer languages help bring people together. Globalization and liberalization made the world to shrink into the size of a village. Unfortunately, this means that smaller languages are in danger of extinction. Some people fear the loss of cultural identity, while […]

In the short story “Borders” by Thomas King, a mother who resides in a native community refuses to declare herself as American or Canadian at a border crossing and has some conflicts between herself and the border guards. The mother has pride in her culture and values where she comes from. She never gives up […]

Belonging is the ability of an individual to reconcile identity with their social environment. Peter Skrzynecki’s poems Feliks Skrzynecki and Migrant Hostel from the anthology ‘Immigrant Chronicle’ explore this concept in relation to migrants during the post WWII period and are reflections of Henri Tajfel’s social identity theory. The photo essay entitled Belongings; felt, presented, […]

Music plays a significant role in shaping my identity and has a profound impact on my political beliefs and views on cultural identity. To illustrate this, I have chosen a collection of readings that delve into the influence of music in political spheres and explore the transformations and confirmations of cultural identity. These readings encompass […]

Mainstream media has created an audience that has come to expect relatable content regardless of its source and reliability. This becomes prevalent within ethnic communities online as they downplay race as a factor in establishing the authenticity of their work. However, in some cases, content creators– such as social media influencers– will come together to […]

The objective of this research is to examine how stereotyping influences the development of cultural identity, particularly in the United States. Past evidence demonstrates that stereotypes not only impact entire groups and communities within the nation but also impede Americans’ comprehension of diverse cultures, resulting in a lack of cultural competence. Keywords: Lorem, ipsum, dolor […]

There are many ways to define cultural identity. How I define cultural identity is ethnicity, religion, sports, clothes, social class, or anything important to a person. This definition applies to me because I consider myself multi-racial with Hispanic, Pacific Islander, and caucasin. I have internal conflict due to presenting as white, but in reality I […]

Scholars, writers and analysists have recently discussed a phenomenon known as globalization. This phenomenon has dominated literature for several years and is defined as the process of interaction and integration among people, companies, and governments worldwide. Most scholars however have focused on the economic and political dimensions of globalization and have neglected its most crucial […]

As a Mexican-American, it’s straightforward to be confused on that world you’re thinking that you ought to determine with more; I feel beyond question Mexican-American once I build tamales or hear mariachis, however that feeling fades away once I speak broken Spanish. Spanish won’t look like a very important characteristic for all Mexican-Americans, however not […]

What would be of a world with no sense of social constructs where all humans were considered the same? When I first arrived in the United States, I was only 12 years old. Before arriving in America I grew up in a small town by the name of ̈Santa Maria del Oro ̈ located in […]

I was born in Royal-Oak, Michigan and I am proud of my hybrid cultural background. Despite both of my parents being Romanian nationals, they moved to the United States twenty-three years ago. During my upbringing, I frequently heard them discussing Romania’s origins as a nation, its formation, and the distinct elements of Romanian culture. One […]

The essay will investigate the understanding of black racial and cultural identity, along with its link to negotiation. The widespread portrayal of black culture in global diversity showcases a shared awareness and racial identity embraced by 140 million people around the globe. The black diaspora community derives inspiration from diverse sources such as its own […]