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- Questioning the Teaching of Ethnic Studies and Cultural Judgments Directed at Past Political FiguresA letter to my ethnic studies professor in response to problems and misrepresentations in the curriculum. It contains strong arguments questioning the teaching of ethnic studies and cultural judgments directed at past political figures.
Arizona Officials Missing Point of Ethnic StudiesOne opinion of Arizona's law banning ethnic studies in public and charter schools.- Resolving Arizona's Ethnic Studies ConflictArizona law now prohibits specific ethnic studies classes. The conflict over this law opens the door to discussion and also the chance to resolve the issue and grow as a nation
- Washington University Needs More Asian-American and Ethnic StudiesAn endorsement of more ethnic and Asian--American studies, and a reduction in tuition at American universities.
- Response to "A Brief History of Social Studies"The reforms of the early 20th century, as noted in the chapter, brought an emphasis on an applied form of study, in complete opposition to the insipid, academic nature of history.
- The Lone Star State Rewrites History Hoping for Ethnic CleansingTexas seems to believe that historical facts can be modified, in an effort to downplay the role which was played in the enslavement of fellow human beings.
- Sherman Oaks Center for Enriched Studies - In a Class of Its OwnS.O.C.E.S. is a unique school that allows student from diverse backgrounds to focus on academic studies and allows students to grow up together with fellow peers and build close relationships with teachers, since it consists of grades 4-12.
- Ignorance is BlissThis is another attempt by conservatives to keep their base as ignorant as possible. The less they know about Latinos, the more Republican leaders can persuade masses to support legislation that disproportionately targets them.
Free Printable Ethnic and Cultural Crafts for Social StudiesTeaching a unit on Asia, African-American, North American, Latino or Celtic culture? Need some great free printable craft projects from these ethnic groups? Hewlett-Packard has many free crafts projects. Great for homeschoolers and teachers.
An Overview of Feminism and Women's StudiesAn overview and discussion of feminism, women's studies and commonly held beliefs. A summary of Kirk and Okazawa-Rey's introduction in their book "Women's Lives."- Second-Generation Immigrant Children Develop Strong Sense of Ethnic Identity Without Racial PrejudicesBrown University publishes study concerning the ethnic identity of first-generation immigrant children.
- Social Psychology: A Review of Four Studies on Stereotype CreationAn examination of how stereotypes are created in American society through review of several scientific studies. The effect of the American media in perpetuating these stereotypes is also highlighted.
- The Fall of Ward ChurchillWard Churchill has been fired from his position as Professor of Ethnic Studies at the University of Colorado at Boulder. He was found guilty of plagiarism, fabrication, and other infractions. Churchill has promised to sue.
- Counting America: An Argument for Racial and Ethnic ClassificationsWith the census count coming in three years, an old argument about how people are counted and who are counted will no doubt will return. This is an essay that argues that the continuation of counting by racial and ethnic classifications is still very much needed.
Two Major Studies Target Heart Disease Among WomenHeart disease kills more women each year than breast and ovarian cancer combined. This article summarizes findings from two major studies released this month.- California's Gay History Bill Seeks to Balance BooksCalifornia's Gay Studies Bill is Necessary and Should be Signed Into Law Not Because of an Agenda, But to Further America's Liberation From an Existing One
- Health Benefits of Fermented Foods, Including Natto and Further StudiesWhat are the health benefits of natto, where can you buy that food, and also, where can you research fermented functional foods?
- Ethnic Groups at Risk for Alzheimers DiseaseHispanics have a 1.5 greater chance of contracting Alzheimer's than whites do and Afro Americans are twice as likely. Although, this is an American report, the figures would equally apply to Canadians.
- Analysis of "Ethnic and Racial Differences in Well-Being Among Custodial and Co-Parenting Families"This article provides a critical analysis of a study by authors Goodman and Silverstein. The study being reviewed is one which observes the reasons why grandmothers choose to assume or aid in the care of grandchildren.
- Big Ears: Listening for Gender in Jazz StudiesJazz is not only a pastime of good fun and musical renaissance. It also marks a time of struggle for musicians, especially for females of color. They were abruptly pegged into "best supporting actor" roles in regards to the musical stage.
- Cultural Studies in EducationW. E. B. Dubois wrote his most influential book concerning the conditions of the African-American population in American society in 1908.
- Theological StudiesA person does not have to believe in the religion they are studying. That is the difference between the academic study of religion and the religious study of religion.
- National Dropout Rates, Achievement Gaps and GED Participation by Ethnic GroupsThis undergraduate research paper is written in APA format and contains a literature review of national graduation rates, achievement gaps, and GED participation by minority and majority ethnicity. References are included.
I Lend You My Name: Anonymous Politics Can WorkAn account of a successful anonymous poltical campaign at the University of Pennsylvania, over the name "Oriental Studies," and another approach, lending one's name to others, and standing by what one has said.- Ten Cultural Projects to Enrich Foreign Language, Geography, and Social Studies CoursesEncourage your students to discover a foreign culture with these ten interesting projects.
- African-American Studies: Black Families Suffer More InstabilityThis article provides a brief look at some of the influences that have led to the modern familial problems in the African-American community.
- Discover the Coolest Courses on Ethnicity at the University of Colorado in BoulderThere isn't a definition for enthnic studies, but you should at least know what ethnicity means before checking out any of the cool courses at CU.
- Ethnic Diversity: Bilingual Educationthe growing diversity in America, especially among Asian and Hispanic immigrants is creating problems with bilingual education
- Ethnic Diversity and Bilingual EducationAn essay dealing with the problems of bilingualism in America- both in education and generally.. Should English be considered the only "national" language?
- Used Bookstores in PensacolaLooking to find used books in Pensacola? Surf no more and read this!
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