Demeaning College Essays Samples For Students

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The Seminole Tribe of Florida (n.d.) points out with pride that the Seminole Indians fought the army of the United States of America to a standstill until, eventually, President John Tyler ordered the “end of military actions” on May 10, 1842. How could it be insulting or demeaning, in the light of this history, for Florida State University to name its (often powerhouse) sports teams The Seminoles.
The very word Indians is sometimes seen as insulting. After all, as the Editors of the Native Times (2015) remind us, an Italian working for the Spanish got lost and thought ...

Personal Reflection:

Abstract
Cultural bias is a condition that can have great effect upon the education of a student. In Canada it has been seen that while immigrants are quite welcome and even encouraged to settle within the provinces, they are still seen as second-class in several ways. Two of those ways involve their place in education and their cultural identities. While Canada is renowned for its acceptance of many various races and peoples, it is not as well known for its quiet assimilation of its immigrants into the Canadian culture. Immigrants are not paid as much, do not always receive ...

Human Sexuality

According to Stahly and Corrigan (2012), gender identity is explained as a concept that involves the identification and perception of self in relation to one’s either masculine or feminine traits. The society perceives a clear distinction between masculinity and femininity and their associated roles and features. In this case, boys are expected to be rough and engage in sports as well as being assertive and confident with excellent leadership skills. On the other hand, girls are supposed to be gentle and sensitive, and also carry themselves with ease and poise.
However, there are other categories that are not ...

Law

Arrest can be regarded as a form of deprivation of liberty of a person, which is a guaranteed right under the Constitution. This process shall deal with the use of force by the police officers that may result to a humiliating and demeaning course of action. Arrest has been regarded as a de facto punishment since it is done even before any trial proceeding takes place, and prior to the sentencing process which provides for punishment. Under the present rules, arrest can only be done by the police as a measure of last resort, after all other options had been exhausted.
In the decision ...

Introduction

Racial profiling has been a national problem for America for a long time despite claims that the nation has passed that era. Racial profiling occurs every day everywhere across America when people of color are targeted by private security and law enforcement for frightening detentions, searches and interrogations without evidence that they are criminals. The detentions, searches and interrogations are usually based on perceived race, ethnicity, national origin or religion. Race and location are dominant characteristics that authorities look at when engaging in this type of profiling. This paper will give an understanding of racial profiling, the legislations and case laws ...

The usage of Native American images and names in sports has led to controversy in both Canada and the United States. The usage of Native American images, symbols and names by non-native teams is viewed as a harmful ethnic stereotype that lead to prejudice and misunderstanding that contributes to problems related ethnic stereotyping that Native American face. People who defend the usage of these native symbols, images and names claim that that is a way of honoring the Native Americans as they refer to positive traits such as dedication, fighting spirit, aggressiveness and pride in their identity.
American people have a ...

Chapter 1 Thinking Journal Topic:

Two positive things I was told as a kid was that I could be anything that I wanted to be, and that coming in second place did not mean that I was a loser. These messages have stayed with me through adulthood and are very present in my life today. I constantly hear these words that I can be anything I want to be; and I bask in the glow of that reassurance. When I feel down or low and feel things are getting overwhelming, I know that I can reflect on this reminder and I never give up. There have ...

Introduction

Workplace bullying is a major problem that has continually escalated in many health care organizations in the United States. Similar to other professions nurses experience bullying in places of work, and this subsequently affects the delivery of services by the affected nurses. Bullying in nursing has various impacts on the working environment of nurses and provision of quality health care to patients. Workplace bullying has adverse effects on the nursing profession. It is described as repetitive abuse whereby the victim suffers from bullying behaviors such as verbal abuse, physical assault, intimidation, humiliation or threats issued by the perpetrator (Murray, 2009). ...

There is a debate in American sports that spilled over into the general public, is it disrespectful and discriminatory to use Native American terms and references as names of sports teams. Another aspect of this debate is it fair to use a characterization of someone of a minority race as a mascot. This issue has been frequently debated, and not even all Native Americans agree as to whether this is disrespectful. One position is that the stereotypical portrayal of any race is demeaning. The opposing position is that it is done to honor the race not demean them.
One of the observances ...

What roles for women are supported by the new Chinese government? Where do they contrast with traditional roles, where are they similar?
The Dragon's Village is an autobiographical book that depicts the psychological contention of a young Chinese lady; Ling-Ling who is torn between the Communist ideals and the traditional Chinese values and beliefs. The novel takes place in a chaotic Chinese era where communist ideals have just come into being. During that period, it became clear that the country bound to change from its imperial beliefs and adapt to the communist ideals and beliefs where all persons would be ...

‘Instructor’s Name’

Stereotypes in the ‘Rush Hour’ Movies
Stereotypes are in general regrettable and avoidable. They sometimes act as a prism through which the society views any actions of a particular community. The extended security checks, people of Middle Eastern origin are subjected to, in Airport securities around the world, shows how some people are naturally put into a particular category because of their origins. President Obama’s speech of how if a black guy walks past, people instinctively lock their car doors is another example of these regrettable stereotypical notions. But then African Americans has been victimized in this nation and stereotyped as ...

Dear Mr.:

The conduct here is extreme and outrageous because it is indecent, atrocious, and intolerable. The conduct rule states that an issue has to be “extreme and outrageous” for a claim of deliberate infliction of emotional distress.Medcalf v. Walsh.The court, while applying this rule, will most likely hold that McMahon’s conduct towards Valenzuela was unjustified. McMahon vehemently attacked Valenzuela by encouraging another student, Hochman, to refer to Valenzuela as a “wetback” because he was Mexican. When Hochman attacked Valenzuela verbally, McMahon did not stop him but encouraged him recurrently asking Valenzuela how he felt about the attack. She increased her vigilance, ...

A. By a ruling of the Saudi consultative body, the Shura Council, women in Saudi Arabia are prohibited from driving a car.
B. The ban is unreasonable; and based on outdated traditionalist views, which may be gradually being changed by moderate elements, though the pace of change is slow.
II. EVIDENCE SUPPORTING A LIFTING OF THE BAN
A. Islamic codes compel women to conform to certain behaviours, though many have travelled and/or been educated abroad and are aware of their restricted freedoms.
B. A Saudi Prince described the ban as “a demeaning tribal custom” and a report said the ...