Category: History
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South Africa: Country History Review
Table of Contents Introduction State of Affairs Children Rebuilding and Renewal Basic Services Conclusion Works Cited Introduction When people think of South Africa they remember Apartied, Nelson Mandela, and Soweto Township. Although these places, names, and events are part of South Africa they are only a small part of what South Africa is today. South…
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The Office of Hawaiian Affairs (OHA): History, Mission, and Achievements
Table of Contents Introduction History Mission Achievements Conclusion References Introduction The importance of Native Hawaiian serving organizations is conditional upon their contributions to the tasks of improving the living standards of this indigenous population. One of the most known agencies among them is the Office of Hawaiian Affairs, and, over the course of its history…
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The Ban on Affirmative Action: Is History Repeating Itself?
Introduction Assumptions associated with affirmative action: Promotes social equality. Is subject to the will of the people. History repeats itself. The author of the newspaper assumes that affirmative action is a social policy aimed at addressing inequalities in a community. The judges hold a similar perspective. However, they ruled in favor of banning affirmative action…
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Sociology: History, Early Theories, and Evolution
Table of Contents Ideas About Society in the Ancient World Ideas About Society in the Middle Ages The Development of Sociology in the XIX-XX Centuries The current stage of the development of sociology References Ideas About Society in the Ancient World Society becomes an object of analysis even before the personality itself. After all, in…
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The Background of Photography and the History of Racial Strife
Table of Contents Summary Argument Organization Evidence Questions References Summary The article’s overarching theme is photography and race’s mutual influence, which is obvious throughout. It elaborates on Caroline Bond Day’s study A Study of Some Negro-White Families by delving deeper into the background of photography and the history of racial strife in the US. It…
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Pornography’s History and Societal Effects
Table of Contents Introduction History of Porn Effects on Society Discussion References Introduction Pornography is one of the most contentious issues in modern society. Various views are held on the effects of pornography on the society. Some people argue that it is detrimental and damaging while others declare that it is a legitimate form of…
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“Manliness” and “Womanhood” in American History
Table of Contents Introduction Main body Bibliography Introduction We live in time when promoters of political correctness go as far as suggesting that the millennia of humankind’s history, before the emergence of neo-Liberalism in sixties, must be discussed within a context of process of evolution taking a wrong turn, since this history appears as being…
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History of Alcoholics Anonymous (AA)
Alcoholism is the excessive intake of alcohol, which leads to addiction and poor health. AA is a group that aims at helping alcohol addicts and other people to stay sober. Christians argue that AA has Christian root because it was attached to Oxford Group, which is also called Moral Re-Armament (MRA). Historians believe that the…
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Barbie Doll: The History and Legacy
Ruth Handler, the founder of Barbie Doll, presented a concept that portrayed the young American woman as one who is exemplary perfect, sexy, good-figured and adventurous among other desirable characters. This concept stood out in his dolls. Since the 1959 launching, Barbie Doll’s history reflects significant changes in women’s roles. The history has had notable…
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Systems Theory: History and Concepts
Historical and Theoretical Roots of Systems Theory Systems theory has a long history with regards to the prerogative of human beings to be self-defining and symbol making entities. The historical features are associated with the coming together of knowledge and understanding of parts concerning their whole. Such comprehension aims to highlight the totality of these…