Jones/Mutiny on the Amistad
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A 5 page analysis of Howard Jones' account of the Amistad case, in which black captives seized control of a slave ship in the early 1800s and tried to return to Africa. The writer argues that Jones demonstrates how the repercussions of the Amistad case went far beyond its immediate effect on the defendants, but rather affected the course of the American abolitionist movement, foreign relations with Spain, and the perspective that those involved toward the legal system of the US. No additional sources cited.
Filename: 90amstad.rtf

Misconceptions about Affirmative Action
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A 7 page research paper that examines the white male backlash against affirmative action and offers a rebuttal against some of the assumed ideas of this movement. The writer argues that there are numerous misconceptions concerning affirmative action and that these programs are still needed. Bibliography lists 9 sources.
Filename: 90afmact.rtf

Affirmative Action in Canada
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14 pages on multiculturalism and affirmative action in Canada. The writer describes how Canada has just barely begun to recognize the falseness of her perceived racial harmonies and examines the inherent problems that exist with regard to racial assimilation in Canada. Bibliography lists 11 sources.
Filename: Affircan.wps

African-Americans & Racism
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A 10 page paper that demonstrates the processes that fhave led to an increase in institutional racism rather than a decrease. The writer suggests that the decline of Affirmative Action over the past few years has led to increased support for racial inequities and demonstrated the lack of equality in housing, employment and educational opportunities for many Blacks. Bilbiography lists 8 sources.
Filename: Racism.wps

Affirmative Action
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A 5 page paper that provides an overview of the issues regarding Affirmative Action as presented by two different authors, liberal economist Barbara Bergmann ('In Defense of Affirmative Action') and conservative historian Thomas Sowell ('Civil Rights: Rhetoric or Reality'). This paper demonstrates the complexity of the issues related to the Affirmative Action debate. No additional sources cited.
Filename: Affbook.wps

Affirmative Action # 3
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This 4 page paper argues against affirmative action programs, with particular reference to 1996 legislation that sparked recent controversy. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: Afact2.wps

Affirmative Action / Do We Really Need It ?
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A 16 page exploration of three decades of Affirmative Action policies. Includes the pro's and con's of Affirmative Action and an examination of current public sentiment towards these policies. Bibliography lists several sources.
Filename: Afact.wps