E Block Mr.Carter English III : American Literature An unbroken series of succesful gestures : The Great Gatsby has some really interesting facts about women in the days of the 20’s. The most significant and relevant women in this book are Daisy Buchanan‚ Jordan baker and Myrtle Wilson‚ wthout any of them the whole story would not be the same anymore‚ who play in some opinions the lead role ‚in some not‚ for example would Gatsby have gotten killed by
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1492 the Native American has systematically been dehumanized‚ decivilized and redefined into terms that typify a subordinate or minority role‚ restricted life opportunities persist today as a result. I. Introduction-Majority/Minority group relations- the role of power II. Historical Overview A. Native American life before contact with the White man. B. Early contact‚ efforts at peaceful co-existence. C. Conflict and its consequences for Native Americans III. The continuing role of power A. Control
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The “American century” is used in relation to the period in the history of the United States when the political‚ cultural‚ and economic dominance of the country was witnessed. This name is based on the attractiveness of American culture in terms of its approach to the rights of its citizens and securing their well-being. However‚ the global reach of the culture and the media have made an image of America connected with the rage and intolerance. Nevertheless‚ the American century can be characterized
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(1) Trace the changing attitudes towards the roles and rights of women from the 14th to 19th century. Women in the sixteenth‚ seventeenth‚ and eighteenth centuries were challenged with expressing themselves in a patriarchal system that generally refused to grant merit to women’s views. Cultural and political events during these centuries increased attention to women’s issues such as education reform‚ and by the end of the eighteenth century‚ women were increasingly able to speak out against injustices
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"Quaker Women in the American Colonies" During the colonial period‚ women were considered inferior to men and “nothing more than servants for their husbands.” During the eighteenth century‚ unmarried Quaker women were the first to vote‚ stand up in court‚ and evangelize; although Quaker women enjoyed rights that women today take for granted‚ they were most known for their religious radicalism. According to Rufus Jones‚ a professor at Harvard‚ the Quakers “felt‚ as their own testimony plainly
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but one religion that has really caught me‚ is Judaism. There are many interesting facts about the Jewish community‚ religion‚ and such. However‚ I’m going to just talk about Jewish women and the roles they play in the Jewish community. In traditional Judaism‚ women are for the most part seen as separate but equal. Women ’s obligations and responsibilities are different from men ’s‚ but no less important. As a matter of fact‚ women’s responsibilities‚ in some ways‚ are considered more important.
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SLAVERY AND THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION During the American Revolution in the 1770s‚ African Americans soldiers participated in valor. Some were fighting for the Britain colonialists while others were fighting for American patriots in their struggle for independence. The slaves fought alongside their masters so that they could get human rights and freedoms enjoyed by other Americans. During this time‚ slavery was at peak‚ and most African Americans were under servitude and gross abuse of their rights
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African American Women in Early Film In early film many African American actresses portrayed roles as mammies‚ slaves‚ seductresses‚ and maids. These roles suppressed them not allowing them to show their true talents. Although they had to take on these degrading roles‚ they still performed with dignity‚ elegance‚ grace and style. They paved the way for many actresses to follow both blacks and whites. These women showed the film industry that they were more than slaves‚ mammies‚ and maids
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Gender- Inequality in labor force The American Dream‚ one of the most attractive things which draw thousands people to the United States‚ is just a simple promise: equality. This is where people can work hard and expect to gain from their effort. This is where opportunities are equally provided for anyone who has determination to improve his or her life. Anyone can have equal access to the American Dream. However‚ it depends. If you are White‚ you can dream that dream. If you are non-White‚ you
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Throughout the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries new ideas and discoveries led to revolutionary changes. The evolution from the previous ways of thinking to these contemporary innovations developed through numerous adaptations‚ inspired by significant persons and groups of people. Through the influence of those like Napoleon‚ Parliament‚ and the Luddites‚ there were tremendous progressions in European society. Through outstanding movements and people‚ many social reforms were instated and adopted
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