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Equality in School, 2006.
This paper explains that the experience of equality in schools can be improved in the areas of textbook stereotyping, in oppressive behaviors and in the attitudes teachers and administrators express toward people from other cultures.
1,800 words (approx. 7.2 pages), 3 sources, APA, $ 57.95
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This paper explains that, because public school education was envisioned by the Founding Fathers as a way to teach good citizenship and the responsibilities of living in a democracy, the schools are the natural place for children to learn about equality, which is particularly loved as an American value. The author points out that, in school, children are exposed to oppressive behavior, such as racist, sexist, religious and ethnic jokes and rude or obnoxious comments about people from other cultures. The paper stresses that the most important thing the school can do is try to establish positive relationships with minority parents, who often do not feel comfortable to come to the school and get involved in their children's education.
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"In "10 Quick Ways to Analyze Children's Books for Racism and Sexism", an article published by the Council on Interracial Books for Children, some good ideas are presented for examining children's literature. The article suggests that students in school should be taught how to spot racism and sexism in literature so that they become aware of what it is and can defend themselves against it. At a young age children can be taught what stereotypes are, how to recognize them, and debunk them. In addition, a committee of teachers should be formed to inspect all the textbooks in use and make notes on them that will affect future ordering."
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Genocide, 2006.
A discussion of the history of genocide and its implications.
1,977 words (approx. 7.9 pages), 4 sources, MLA, $ 62.95
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This paper analyzes the history of genocide in the world. It discusses specific examples of genocide and gendercide throughout history - focusing on when and where they took place, as well as details of how and why they were carried out. It also discusses law that have been established with regards to acts of genocide.
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" One of the most notorious modern acts of gendercide and genocide in the world occurred in the Bosnian silver-mining town, called Srebrenica, in July 1995 (Jones 2001). The events in this town were the culmination of the war in Bosnia-Herzegovina, the most vicious genocidal battleground in the Balkans conflict. This conflict started in 1992 and was characterized by large-scale genocidal and gendercidal acts. The Balkans is a major mountain range in Southeast Europe spanning 563 kilometers from Yugoslavia through central Bulgaria to the Black Sea. Bosnia is a region in the northern part of Herzegovina, while Herzegovina is the region in the southern part. The Serbs were the settlers in Bosnia in the seventh century until it became independent in the 12th century. It came under the control of Turkey in 1463 along with Herzegovina until the latter's conquest by the Austro-Hungarian Empire after 1878 and the addition of Bosnia in 1908. After World War II, Bosnia and Herzegovina united to form a constituent republic of Yugoslavia, which existed from 1946 to 1991."
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African-American Males, 2006.
An examination of the correlation between affective disorders, substance abuse and the criminal justice system in African-American males.
2,412 words (approx. 9.6 pages), 30 sources, MLA, $ 73.95
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The paper uses a literature review to evaluate what the relative strength of correlation is between substance abuse, affective disorders and incarceration in African American males. The strength of association is exampled from multiple populations including those incarcerated for petty theft, auto convictions, and those convicted of rape, murder or other forms of violent assault. The paper concludes that there is ample evidence from the literature supporting a relationship or correlation between substance abuse disorders, affective disorders and deviant behaviors among incarcerated African American males. However, there is also evidence suggesting that at present the criminal justice system in America is doing little do address the needs of this unique population.
Outline
Literature Review
Theories of Affective Disorders and Substance Abuse
Substance Abuse
Affective and Substance Abuse Problems Combined
Conclusions/Discussion
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"The theoretical framework describing the relationship between affective disorders, substance abuse and deviant behavior is often referred to as the "anomie perspective" and may be defined as the lack of normalness that one experiences in their day to day existence (Shaw, 2002). Following this theory, African males experience "more moral confusion and difficulty assimilating to the normal cultural landscape of society" and hence demonstrate "extremism in behavior", in part as a result of their loss of perspective or reality (Shaw, 2002:6). Further individuals suffering this state tend to lead extremes of life feeling "they are above the law or social order of society" in many cases, or lamenting their sad existence, both of which may lead to individual affective inclinations or substance abuse patterns in African males (Shaw, 2002:6). "Failure, frustration and strain" experienced in ordinary life can also result in moral unsureness and "polarized reactions to societal events" (Shaw, 2002: 6). This in turn may cause someone to give up hope or due diligence, or their efforts toward conformity and contribute to deviant behavior. Under the framework of anomie, strain and "moral undecidedness or lessening in normative control feed back on each other making substance dealing, abuse and deviant behavior an acceptable reaction to life and reality" (Shaw, 2002:6)."
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Obesity, 2006.
A discussion on combating obesity in specific cultures.
1,618 words (approx. 6.5 pages), 4 sources, MLA, $ 52.95
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This paper begins with a discussion on the growing phenomenon of obesity in the US. It continues with a focus on the possible reasons for obesity in Hispanic women based on culture and genetics. The paper explores what one, or a nurse in particular, can do to alter such cultural patterns which lead to obesity.
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"The higher risk for Hispanic women to be obese may have its roots in the fact that women, in some traditional Hispanic famlies are not supposed to engage in vigorous physical activity, and a more curvaceous figure is idealized. Certainly, a bad body image is hardly the way to spur a family onto fitness, but suggesting culturally positive movement-based activities, like dancing, that might be enjoyable and attractive to the mothers and daughters of a family might be another way to ensure that physical activity is seen as a delight, and not as a chore."
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Judaism, 2006.
This paper discusses religion, specifically Judaism.
1,074 words (approx. 4.3 pages), 6 sources, MLA, $ 37.95
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The paper looks at Judaism's beliefs, rituals and holidays. The paper also relates how in ancient history the Jews were driven out of Egypt to wander in the desert until they found a new home. Today, they are still contending their right to live in Israel, surrounded by Arab neighbors who do not want them and resent them. The paper explains that Judaism is a religion, but it is also a people, a nation and a way of life. The paper concludes that Jews are still one of the most misunderstood and persecuted religions, but understanding more about them could help a world torn with bitterness and strife.
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"Most Jews worship in a synagogue (or the Temple, as many call it), and some may send their children to Hebrew school. Jews also pray only to God, and perform some types of worship and worship celebrations in their homes, such as the Passover Seder and the celebration of Hanukah. As a symbol of their religious beliefs, Jewish men, especially Orthodox Jewish men, wear yarmulkes. Another historian notes, "Orthodox Jewish males wear yarmulkes at all times as a sign of reverence. Among them, head covering at the synagogue is therefore obligatory" (Furman 54). Thus, worship at the synagogue is part ritual and part spiritual worship, and worship is not complete without the synagogue."
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Somalia: A Contemporary View, 2006.
This paper provides a vivid portrayal of life in Somalia, eastern Africa.
864 words (approx. 3.5 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 30.95
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The paper explains that the only authority in Somalia are local warlords with no internationally recognized government. The paper describes the terrible conditions in Somalia of longstanding drought and high infant mortality rate that have only been exacerbated by the ongoing political turmoil. The paper relates that starving Somalis can try to leave and become refugees in a foreign land. Yet, the warlords and clan leaders want their starving citizens to stay and it is difficult to get past the roaming militias. The paper concludes that for the time being, Somalia appears to be destined to remain on its current, tumultuous path.
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"Somalia is a coastal nation in eastern Africa. Somalia has been much in the news in the past decade, mainly for its ongoing famines and civil wars. In the mid-1990s, U.S. President William Jefferson Clinton sent peacekeeping troops to Somalia to try to stabilize the situation there and to get much needed food to starving people (since most food aid previously sent had been intercepted by warlords). This peacekeeping mission did not go well, due to the lawlessness in Somalia, and U.S. troops were forced to withdraw. Somalia continues to be a nation in a state of chaos and struggle, with no immediate relief in sight. The current prospects for Somalia's future are uncertain."
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African American Adolescent Males And College, 2006.
A look at Maslow's hierarchy of needs, linking African-American adolescent males and college attendance.
12,600 words (approx. 50.4 pages), 46 sources, MLA, $ 241.95
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This paper takes an in-depth look at the African-American adolescent male in relation to education and more specifically, college attendance.
This paper reviews historically, the trend of the African-American adolescent male in terms of education, as well as the factors that influenced these trends. This paper also relates these trends to Abraham Maslow theory of personality known as Maslow's hierarchy of needs.
Contents:
Introduction
Research Questions
Significance of the Study
Summary of Methodology
Organization of the Study
Literature Review
Methodology
Research Findings
Conclusions
Appendices
Table 2
Table 3
Vital Statistics
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"There are many different opinions and approaches when it comes to the issue of how to best motivate African-American adolescent males to attend college. However, many efforts focus primarily on retention strategies rather than recruitment strategies.
The dismal college graduation rate of African-American students is a national crisis. When it comes to statistics of graduation rates for African-American males, these numbers are lower than any other demographic group, with the exception of Hispanics.
This study has significance for practice in improving the percentages of African American males who attend college, as well as for future research in college education.
The data collected from this study might be useful to African American high school students, parents of African Americans in high school, teachers, admissions representative, social workers, and educational leaders."
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Stereotyping, Racism and Self-Fulfilling Prophecies, 2006.
This paper examines why stereotypes exist and what their consequences may be.
3,832 words (approx. 15.3 pages), 31 sources, APA, $ 105.95
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This paper examines why ethnic stereotypes develop, and how members of various ethnic groups are seen and see themselves. Various case studies are explored, in particular the example of Asian-Americans. Additionally, research is presented that shows how stereotypes are often based on expectations associated with membership in certain racial or ethnic groups.
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"This profusion of ethnic slurs in our language obviously reflects the bigotry and prejudice in our cultural history. However, at a deeper level these words chronicle the history of ethnic conflict in American society. The number of slurs, their targets, and the origins of the terms show that most originated in historical situations--wherever groups met and fell into conflict. Contact and conflict, usually about economic matters, heightened the contrast of ethnic cultures, which led to culture clash and recoil. Ethnic slurs proliferated in cities where many ethnic groups lived in close quarters and bristled in their everyday contacts. Many of the words are genuine Americanisms--homegrown words first coined and used in this country. Many others are loanwords borrowed especially from British English, but also from Spanish, French, German, Yiddish, and West African languages--the languages of major immigrant groups. (Allen, 1990, p. "
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Mummies, 2006.
This paper discusses the mummies of ancient Egypt.
1,574 words (approx. 6.3 pages), 4 sources, MLA, $ 51.95
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The writer of this essay looks at how art fulfilled a functional and religious purpose for the ancient Egyptians, rather than an artistic or personally expressive purpose. The writer maintains that this can be seen in the Egyptian art and rituals devoted to the preservation of mummies. The writer describes that the ancient Egyptians believed that mummifying a person's body after death was essential to ensure a safe passage to the afterlife. In this article, the writer discusses the process and ritual of mummification. The writer concludes that although mummies do not conform to common Western notions of what constitutes art, they were certainly artful and time-consuming to produce and reflect the cultural values and mythology of the ancient Egyptians.
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"Every step of the process was rigorously prescribed by ritual. Only priests were qualified to prepare a mummy, and this was because of their ceremonial and religious office, not only their craftsmanship. The art of Egyptian mummification began with the body of the dead being washed and ritually purified. The deceased person's inner organs were removed through a cut lit in the left side of the body. The intestines, the liver, the stomach and the lungs were embalmed using natron "which served to dry out the organs and discourage bacteria from decaying the tissues."
Elaborately decorated canopic jars held these organs in the tomb. "The lids of these jars were fashioned after the four sons of Horus, who were each entrusted with protecting a particular organ:" the falcon headed son Qebehsenuef, guarded the intestines, the jackal headed Duamutef the stomach, the baboon head Hapy the lungs, and Imsety, a human head, guarded the liver."
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Sharia Law, 2006.
This paper describes Islamic-or Sharia-law, and examines the case of implementing a Sharia court in Canada.
2,556 words (approx. 10.2 pages), 13 sources, APA, $ 77.95
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This paper focuses on Sharia law and its possible implementation as an alternative arbitrary court in Ontario, Canada. The author argues that given its misogynistic nature, Sharia courts should not be implemented as a means of relieving the overburdened Ontario judicial system. In fact, the author feels a Sharia court would be a travesty for Muslim women, who should enjoy the same rights and freedoms of all Canadian women, regardless of their religious belief system.
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"Sharia law is often seen as oppressive to Muslim women and misogynistic. Many who opposed the implementation of the Sharia courts in Ontario feared for the safety of Muslim women, and found its implementation to be a legitimizing of the goals of Islamic fundamentalists. Under Sharia, women's roles are quite defined.
Although women are not prohibited from working outside of the household there is a strong emphasis on domestic duties such as housekeeping and child rearing. Women, however, generally are not permitted to be clergy or religious scholars. Many fundamentalists believe that Sharia is interpreted to prohibit women from holding prominent jobs; therefore women are forbidden from working in government ("Sharia law", 2005)."
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Biracial Families, 2005.
A look at the melting pot phenomenon of the United States of America.
950 words (approx. 3.8 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 33.95
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This paper takes a look at the biracial relationships and families prevalent in the United States today. According to this paper, this is a result of the melting pot phenomenon whereby many people from varying backgrounds acquire a new label -- "American" -- which by itself indicates no cultural or racial heritage.
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"Biracial families have been a growing trend in the United States. During the first half of the 20th century such families were uncommon, in part because many states had laws against African-Americans and Caucasians marrying (Fobanjong, 2001). However, between the years of 1978 and 1992 number of children identified as biracial by the National Center for Health Statistics showed an increase of over 50%, from under 64,000 to over 133,000. However, some experts believe that number to be low, and in the 2000 Census, people identifying them as biracial made up about 2.5% of the population. Over 40% of them were children (Harris, 2002).
Some people believe that biracial families face significant obstacles that other families do not have to deal with. Some studies have suggested that biracial children struggle with racial identity, social acceptance, a tendency to be isolated, academic and behavioral problems, and doubts about what career path to follow."
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Japanese Culture, 2006.
A look at Japanese culture focusing on the teachings of The Buddha.
3,123 words (approx. 12.5 pages), 7 sources, APA, $ 90.95
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This paper researches Japanese culture, a culture primarily based on the teachings of Siddhartha Gautama, known as The Buddha, in his work "The Eightfold Path". According to this paper, The Buddha was not Japanese but, probably, Nepalese and while he is believed to have lived from 543 to 483 B.C.E., some hold that he lived a century later.
Contents:
How Buddhism Creates a Unique "Built Environment"
Japanese Ritual is What Transforms 'Nothing' Into 'Something.'
Smaller Artifacts and Buddhism/Spirituality
Symbolic Carvings on Useful Items: Synthesis
Borrowing From Another Asian Culture
The Final Frontier of Spirituality: Metaphysics and Quantum Physics
Synthesis
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"Like so much else in Japanese culture, it is not what it seems, but rather a symbolic combination of the mundane (hair ornamentation) with the sublime, or, as Jones puts it, "transforming the ordinary object into something extraordinary. The object's relationship with its surroundings and its own purpose are integral to kazari" (Jones, 2003, p. 4626), a fact that brings this, too, into the metaphysical realm suggested by the brief passage from The Eightfold Path.
The genius of the Japanese is also cited as their ability to incorporate elements from other cultures and make them not only their own, but central to the Japanese way of life. "Most aspects of Japanese culture came at one time from China--the tea ceremony, for example--and ... shows Japan's fascination with China in the 15th and 16th centuries"
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Multiculturalism and Diversity, 2006.
A discussion of multiculturalism and diversity in the workplace.
3,022 words (approx. 12.1 pages), 16 sources, APA, $ 88.95
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The paper discusses how businesses and organizations apply different strategies to alleviate company status and to stand out from other organizations. The paper further analyzes how, due to the continuous increase in the number of diverse cultures as a result of migration, many organizations have found that it is necessary to attend to the role and importance of diversity and multiculturalism in the improvement of the workplace. The paper examines how organizations have established policies, procedures, strategies and techniques that can facilitate employees' acceptance of the concept of diversity and multiculturalism. The paper explores related information on such advantages and disadvantages of diversity and how to use these components for greater success.
Table of Contents:
Abstract
Diversity in Federal Government and Private Industries
Key Concepts and Approaches that can be Implemented and Applied by Managers
Benefits and Impact of Diversity
Recommendations
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"Many organizations are now considering diverse workforce as a competitive advantage (Salomon and Schork, 2003), in which those that aim to recruit the best among the best cannot simply ignore a talent pool of diverse cultures, ethnicity, gender, and nationality. Hence these days, many organizations' move of turning diversity into their advantage is very apparent in many workplaces; from an increase in the number of multi-culture employees as well as emerging equality between the male and female genders."
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Diversity in PepsiCo and Ford Motor Company, 2006.
An analysis of diversity in the PepsiCo and the Ford Motor Company.
1,880 words (approx. 7.5 pages), 6 sources, MLA, $ 60.95
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This paper discusses diversity in America. The paper provides an analysis, specifically, of diversity and the initiatives in support of it in PepsiCo and Ford Motor Company. It discusses how these companies provide programs that facilitate such diversity, and are illustrative of how such initiatives can produce a win-win result for everyone involved.
Table of Contents:
Introduction
Review and Discussion
Diversity at PepsiCo
Diversity at Ford Motor Company
Conclusion
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"Just a few years ago, though, PepsiCo was much like other U.S. companies in that the company's senior executive team was not very diverse; at one point, in fact, PepsiCo was recruiting from a pool of only 34 percent of the U.S. population. According to Reinemund, this lack of diversity within the organization constrained the company's ability to achieve its goals in some market segments and may have represented lost talent that could not be otherwise replicated. "While we did a pretty good job of attracting qualified people, we were limiting ourselves to a small portion of the available talent."
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Philadelphia Dance Company, 2006.
This paper discusses the Philadelphia Dance Company, which is also known as Philadanco.
1,006 words (approx. 4.0 pages), 8 sources, MLA, $ 35.95
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In this article, the writer looks at the Philadelphia Dance Company, which was founded in 1970 by Joan Myers Brown and has become a leading American dance company since. The writer discusses the history of the Philadelphia Dance Company and examines the philosophy of the dance group. Further, the writer examines the techniques and teachings of this dance company. The inspiration of this dance troupe upon other companies is also mentioned. The writer concludes by explaining that the troupe has always promoted harmony and racial acceptance, but it has done so first by promoting the value of the dance and by bringing in the many different musical and ritualistic elements that make up the dance.
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"The company was the pilot dance company to be part of the State of Pennsylvania, Comprehensive Education Training Act, arts training program and was one of the first companies to hire dancers on a 52 week salary as well as the first to own housing for the dancers and the first to own a debt-free facility. The company also founded the International Conference of Black Dance Companies and International Association of Blacks in Dance to address the special needs of the African American dance community.
In addition to the operation of the non-profit as a school, the organization sees its mission to present the highest quality professional dance performances and has been recognized as a mainstream modern dance company and not merely an African-American dance company."
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Race Relations, 2006.
This paper discusses the social and political contexts of race in British North America, the early U.S., in French St. Dominique and Haiti.
1,312 words (approx. 5.2 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 44.95
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In this article, the writer examines the social and political contexts of race. This paper discusses the impacts of race and racism on society and politics within multiple colonies including in British North America, the early Americas, in French Saint Dominique and Haiti. Specifically the paper analyzes and confirms how race stimulated and maintained a turbulent and disjointed political and social environment during early history and how race was used to define various groups' worth, rights and abilities in early history. The writer discusses that race played a vital role in the shaping of the social and political structure that still exists in many areas of the United States today.
Outline:
Introduction
Analysis of Race Relations Early History
Conclusions
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"In the early United States those of European descent were primarily considered white or Caucasian, and anyone of there contrasting color whether black, brown, red or yellow were widely referred to as members of other races. During the time of colonization black generally came to refer to those of African ancestry and brown was often delegated to Hispanics; red clearly referred to native Americans while yellow referred primarily to those of Asian descent. Race played an important role from a social and political context in early U.S. history, where members of the Caucasian race or primarily of European descent were afforded more luxuries, benefits and acceptance than those of other races. Those not clearly of Caucasian descent even if lighter skinned were often relegated to a certain racial heritage even if mixed."
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The Haskalah And Hasidic Movements, 2006.
A look at the Haskalah and Hasidic movements of 19th century Europe.
1,180 words (approx. 4.7 pages), 1 source, MLA, $ 40.95
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This paper takes a look at the Haskalah or "Jewish Enlightenment" and the Hasidic movement that prevailed in Europe during the late 1700s and most of the 1800s. This paper also takes a look at the life and thoughts of Moses Mendelssohn, one of the major revolutionary thinkers of the Haskalah and at that of Dov Ber, one of the great leaders of the Hasidic movement.
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"As a result of Mendelssohn's arguments, the Haskalah movement reduced the Judaic faith to a collection of ceremonial laws while also expanding the movement into a universal religion based on reason and logic. The characteristics of the followers of the Haskalah movement thus influenced a great deal of modern Jewish thought, for in contrast to earlier Jewish philosophies, that of the Haskalah movement sought to bring together revelation and reason as one body of truth and endeavored to show the importance of Judaism as part of the framework of human reason, logic and culture. One other aspect of the Haskalah movement was Zionism which aimed to establish Jewish nationalism in Palestine in order to support the existence of Israel, something that Mendelssohn viewed as being a mission for all Haskalah members in order to justify the continued presence of Judaism and Jewish religious thought.
In contrast to the Haskalah movement, the Hasidic movement was not based on the higher echelons of philosophical thought nor on the ideas of intellectuals like Mendelssohn. The first adherents of the Hasidic movement were teachers that were part of a popular group of evangelists who wandered from one to community to another, usually among the lower classes of poor Jews in Podolia and the surrounding countryside. Some observers at the time thought that these teachers held Shabbatean viewpoints, due to socializing with lesser merchants and the poor, a view that later influenced the development of the Hasidic movement in the 19th century."
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