Origins & History Of Affirmative Action
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A 10 page paper discussing the origins of affirmative action, how it has changed and why it has changed to incorporate women, various minorities other than African Americans, and the disabled. A section discussing the history of affirmative action as it originally pertained to the African Americans is discussed followed by a section which detail some of the particulars involved within different considerations such as the disabled. Essentially, affirmative action is an issue which, while originally addressing the needs of the African American, is necessary for all minorities and such the program and the initiatives that have been a result of the affirmative action are a natural progression in furthering protection of minorities. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: Oriaff.wps

Racial Discrimination in the Workplace / Do We Still Need Affirmative Action ?
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A 9 page research paper examining the continued need for Affirmative Action policies instituted in the 1960's. Some authors state that American minorities still need Affirmative Action's protection; some state that we have moved beyond the quota system and that Affirmative Action has outlived its usefulness; and at least one maintains that the quota system was illegal from the outset and was never supposed to have been an issue. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: Workplac.rtf

Reverse Discrimination / A Black Perspective
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An 8 page overview of the effects of Affirmative Action and the resulting phenomena of reverse discrimination. Concludes that although reverse discrimination does sometimes occur, it alone is not reason to abolish Affirmative Action policies. Bibliography lists ten sources.
Filename: Revdisc.wps

Richard Rodriguez on Affirmative Action
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A 4 page research paper that looks specifically at Rodriguez's autobiography, Hunger of Memory, in order to analyze his opinions on affirmative action. Rodriguez has a unique ability to see minority issues from a slightly different perspective. This perspective is enlightening even if one does not agree with his conclusions. For instance, Rodriguez is opposed to affirmative action even though he admits that such social action programs benefited him throughout his academic career. The writer demonstrates that it is Rodriguez's views on class inequality rather then racial inequality that is at the basis of his philosophy. Quotations from the source. Bibiliography lists book itself as only source.
Filename: Richrod.wps

Why People Support Affirmative Action
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A 15 page paper presenting a literature review and an abbreviated survey-based research seeking attitudes and reasons why Affirmative Action policies appear to be ingrained forever in our society. Research findings indicate that while individuals, both African American and white, believe that the very program tends to extend racial discrimination rather than alleviate it, none wants to be accused of being either 'racist' or uncaring regarding the fate of others. The sample is a limited number of women equally divided according to race; the findings indicate that further research is warranted. Bibliography lists 16 sources.
Filename: Whysuppo.wps

"As Long As They Don't Move Next Door"
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A 7 page review on "As Long As They Don't Move Next Door" by Stephen Meyer. Bibliography lists 1 additional source.
Filename: RAnextdoor.wps

"Black Boy" and Religion
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A 5 page paper which discusses the book "Black Boy" by Richard Wright and examines the author's perspective on religion, superstition, and Wright's own struggle to find hope and meaning and perhaps, God. Bibliography lists 1 additional source.
Filename: RAblckboy.wps

"Black Picket Fences" by Mary Pattillo McCoy
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A 5 page paper which provides a general overview of Mary Pattillo McCoy's "Black Picket Fences." McCoy's book details, through interviews, the conditions being experienced in Black middle class today. No additional sources cited.
Filename: RApicket.rtf

"Disparate Diasporas": Identity and Politics in An African-Nicaraguan Community:
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A 6 page discussion of the book by Edmund Gordon. Provides a brief history of Nicaragua and examines the downfall of the Sandinista regime. Discusses the role of blacks in Nicaraguan history. Concludes that although blacks were very much a part of modernizing Nicaragua from a structural point but they had little influence either ideologically or politically until recent years. No additional sources are listed.
Filename: PPdiaspo.wps

"How Capitalism Underdeveloped Black America"
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A 5 page paper which critically analyzes Manning Marable's book "How Capitalism Underdeveloped Black America." No additional sources cited.
Filename: RAmanning.wps

"Passing" By Nella Larsen
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6 pages in length. Nella Larsen's Passing possesses many important components with regard to marriage that, if not taken in their direct context, will be overlooked by the average reader. It is essential to also look beyond the author's obvious intention with regard to the story's overall meaning so as not to miss the grand but elusive subtleties she includes about marital relationships. To be sure, Larsen's writing incorporates a significant amount of blatancy while also implying considerable obscurity, a dichotomy that has served to be the cornerstone of the author's works, which have successfully stood the test of time. Without question, this tale of social woe provides a unique insight into the relationships among men, women, society and the overall expectations made of each one with regard to the confines of marriage. No additional sources cited.
Filename: TLCpassg.rtf

"Three Negro Classics"
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A 5 page paper which discusses what the various authors in "Three Negro Classics" believe is necessary to move ahead in American society. "Three Negro Classics" is comprised of Booker T. Washington's "Up From Slavery," W.E.B. DuBois's "The Souls of Black Folk," and James Weldon Johnson's "The Autobiography of an Ex-colored Man." No additional sources cited.
Filename: RAthree.rtf