Category: History

  • Mamphela Ramphele and Maria Elena Lucas in History

    Table of Contents Introduction María Elena Lucas: Brief Description Dr. Mamphela Ramphele: Brief Description Introduction This essay seeks to bring out the life history of Mamphela Ramphele and Maria Elena Lucas by assessing the conversation that ensues from these two women when they meet at a women’s conference. Each of them is determined to learn…

  • Researching the History and Effects of Narcotics

    Table of Contents Definition History of narcotics Pharmacological effects of narcotics Side effects of narcotics Heroin abuse Reference Definition A narcotic is a term that was originally used to describe drugs that are medically used for inducing sleep. However, the term today has negative connotations to it. In a legal context, it is used to…

  • The Series of Injustices Spanned the History of African Americans

    A series of failures for Americans began with the emergence of slavery in the USA. The transatlantic slave trade started due to the expansion of Europe’s colonies worldwide and a shortage of labor. Aboriginals died from diseases imported from the Old World; colonizers died from local ailments. On the other hand, Africans were ideally suited:…

  • Brief History of Japanese Americans in California

    Table of Contents Immigration Agriculture Discrimination Economic contribution of Japanese Americans Incarceration Organizations / Religion of Japanese immigrants Bibliography The history of the Japanese in California is characterized by adversity, handwork, community initiative, heartache, triumphs, indomitable spirits and hope. In the United States, people of color have been depicted as victims of discriminatory practices and…

  • Kosovo Geography and Demographics

    Table of Contents Introduction Geography of Kosovo Demographics Relations between Albanian and Serb communities Reference List Introduction Kosovo is an area lying in the south east of Europe. It turned out to be an argufied land after the fall down of Yugoslavia. The somewhat acknowledged Republic of Kosovo is a self-adjudged autonomous state that holds…

  • Struggles Minority Groups Have Faced Throughout History

    Throughout history, minority groups have always struggled to be heard in a world seemingly filled with white men. According to the white male view of the world, they were superior to all other men in terms of general health, overall intelligence, culture, and ability. As a result, anyone who was different from the white man,…

  • Central African Republic’s History and Economy

    Table of Contents Introduction Problems Historical Background Economy Problem and Solution Conclusion References Introduction The Central African Republic acquired its independence from France on 13 August 1960 as for the previous 70 years, it had been under the colonial rule. The country is located in the middle of Africa, and it preconditions its extreme ethnic…

  • History of Disability and Institutionalisation

    The debate about the oppression of people with disabilities in institutions has been ongoing for many years. Northway (2017) defines disability as a physical condition that makes it difficult for an individual to perform certain activities and limits them from interacting with the general population around them. The legacy of oppression for the disabled still…

  • Suffragette’ by Sarah Gavron: History of Movement

    Table of Contents Introduction Main body Conclusion References Introduction The women’s movement for their rights is common in the modern world as many feminists want to achieve equal opportunities for all sexes. However, in the first decades of the last century, most women did not even have the right to vote, and the opportunity to…

  • Woman’s Position in Marriage: Similarities in History

    Table of Contents Introduction Main body Conclusion Works Cited Introduction The woman’s position in marriage, her contentment, the attitude to her from the partner and the whole society does not stop being controversial issue throughout history. In recent years women observe various changes in many spheres of their lives and the “re-evaluation in the modern…