Articles related to "Ethnic Minorities"
The Khmu Rok People of Laos
An introduction to the life and culture of the Khmu Rok people of northern Laos.
laos • ethnic minorities • slash and burn agriculture • mon-khmer people
An introduction to the life and culture of the Khmu Rok people of northern Laos.
laos • ethnic minorities • slash and burn agriculture • mon-khmer people
White Privilege
White privilege is the latest buzz-word, designed to help us understand racism. However, it seems like another conceptual red herring that fails to tackle the real issues
white privilege • racism • justice • ethnic minority • institutional racism
White privilege is the latest buzz-word, designed to help us understand racism. However, it seems like another conceptual red herring that fails to tackle the real issues
white privilege • racism • justice • ethnic minority • institutional racism
Young, Gifted, Black…. And Invisible.
Black actors say TV discriminates against them - and it seems the facts back up their complaint. What should be done, and why?
black actors • minorities • ethnic minorities • afro-american actors • racism
Black actors say TV discriminates against them - and it seems the facts back up their complaint. What should be done, and why?
black actors • minorities • ethnic minorities • afro-american actors • racism
Minzu University of China
The Minzu University of China is the best ethnic university in China. It has outstanding programs in areas like dance, ethnic studies and Chinese language studies.
minzu university of china • central university for nationalities • cun beijing • ethnic university in china • minzu daxue
The Minzu University of China is the best ethnic university in China. It has outstanding programs in areas like dance, ethnic studies and Chinese language studies.
minzu university of china • central university for nationalities • cun beijing • ethnic university in china • minzu daxue
From Violence to V-Chip
The big four US networks are under pressure - from lawmakers, from lobby groups... and from their own audiences. Is a cold wind of change blowing through Hollywood?
broadcasting • politics • networks • abc • cbs
The big four US networks are under pressure - from lawmakers, from lobby groups... and from their own audiences. Is a cold wind of change blowing through Hollywood?
broadcasting • politics • networks • abc • cbs
Human Rights for ASEAN
ASEAN (Association of Southeast Asian Nations) is proposing to create a new transnational human rights organization. Can it really work?
asean • association of southeast asian nations • human rights in southeast asia • ethnic minorities • brunei
ASEAN (Association of Southeast Asian Nations) is proposing to create a new transnational human rights organization. Can it really work?
asean • association of southeast asian nations • human rights in southeast asia • ethnic minorities • brunei
Multiculturalism and Teaching
America and Canada are multicultural places. The great variety of races and cultures has a significant impact on the education system. Does racism still have a place in our schools?
racism • multicultural • multi cultural • multiculturalism • multi culturalism
America and Canada are multicultural places. The great variety of races and cultures has a significant impact on the education system. Does racism still have a place in our schools?
racism • multicultural • multi cultural • multiculturalism • multi culturalism
Racial nature of poverty news
Poverty is shown to be an issue for new immigrants and minorities in the United States and Canada due to mainstream media coverage of those on welfare & the working poor.
racial minorities in poverty • urban working poor • racialized ghettos • urban neighborhoods • immigrants living in poverty
Poverty is shown to be an issue for new immigrants and minorities in the United States and Canada due to mainstream media coverage of those on welfare & the working poor.
racial minorities in poverty • urban working poor • racialized ghettos • urban neighborhoods • immigrants living in poverty
Roma among World's Most Persecuted Groups
Mystery surrounds the origin of an ethnic minority that has been widely discriminated against.
roma • romany • gypsies • roma migration • discrimination against roma
Mystery surrounds the origin of an ethnic minority that has been widely discriminated against.
roma • romany • gypsies • roma migration • discrimination against roma
Burma Karenni
Ethnic minorities in Burma have been struggling for survival under what Amnesty International calls ones of the worlds most repressive regimes. The Karenni are representative of that struggle and the human rights abuses occuring in Burma today.
indo-china • karenni • burma • human rights • spdc
Ethnic minorities in Burma have been struggling for survival under what Amnesty International calls ones of the worlds most repressive regimes. The Karenni are representative of that struggle and the human rights abuses occuring in Burma today.
indo-china • karenni • burma • human rights • spdc
Black History Month: Origins and Activities
October is Black History Month, highlighting the contribution that Black and minority ethnic people have always made within society.
black history month • the origins of black history month • celebrating black and ethnic minorities in society • events in october • the founder of black history month
October is Black History Month, highlighting the contribution that Black and minority ethnic people have always made within society.
black history month • the origins of black history month • celebrating black and ethnic minorities in society • events in october • the founder of black history month
Health e-People: Health & Health Care Products & Services Online
In the next five years, online health-related products and services will develop in two stages. Let's look at the short and long-term stages to occur over the next 5 years.
online • health-related • products • services • e-health
In the next five years, online health-related products and services will develop in two stages. Let's look at the short and long-term stages to occur over the next 5 years.
online • health-related • products • services • e-health
Historic ACLU Cases
ACLU is still detested by many Americans despite helping to win more than 100 cases involving individual freedoms and rights.
aclu • american civil liberties union • suspected terrorists • legal rights and freedoms • racial segregation
ACLU is still detested by many Americans despite helping to win more than 100 cases involving individual freedoms and rights.
aclu • american civil liberties union • suspected terrorists • legal rights and freedoms • racial segregation
Racial Disparities in U.S. Health Care
Minorities in the U.S. tend to have more health problems. That disturbing trend has many health care executives questioning the viability of the current system.
u.s. health care disparities • minority health care issues • minority health care differences • minority health care • problems with u.s. health care
Minorities in the U.S. tend to have more health problems. That disturbing trend has many health care executives questioning the viability of the current system.
u.s. health care disparities • minority health care issues • minority health care differences • minority health care • problems with u.s. health care
The Ainu of Japan: The History, Culture, and Discrimination Against this Aboriginal Group
After years of discrimination and forced assimilation policies the Ainu culture is precariously close to extinction. It wasn't until 1991 that the Japanese government admitted that they were a distict ethnic minority. Still today, it is the perception of most of the Japanese people, and the position of the government, that there is no ethnic problem in Japan.
emishi • ezochi • ainu and hokkaido • ainu discrimination • hokkaido aborigine protection act
After years of discrimination and forced assimilation policies the Ainu culture is precariously close to extinction. It wasn't until 1991 that the Japanese government admitted that they were a distict ethnic minority. Still today, it is the perception of most of the Japanese people, and the position of the government, that there is no ethnic problem in Japan.
emishi • ezochi • ainu and hokkaido • ainu discrimination • hokkaido aborigine protection act
Insight into Afghanistan: Part 2
Can the cause of Afghanistan's problems be traced to language and ethnicity? Here we examine the possibility that with such diverse tongues, Afghanistan may well be experiencing something as simple as a communication breakdown, much like the one in Britain.
language • ethnicity • afghanistan • terrorism
Can the cause of Afghanistan's problems be traced to language and ethnicity? Here we examine the possibility that with such diverse tongues, Afghanistan may well be experiencing something as simple as a communication breakdown, much like the one in Britain.
language • ethnicity • afghanistan • terrorism
Ningxia
An introduction to the Northwestern Chinese province of Ningxia, home to the Muslim Hui people.
ningxia • huis • islam in china • economic development
An introduction to the Northwestern Chinese province of Ningxia, home to the Muslim Hui people.
ningxia • huis • islam in china • economic development
Racial Tolerance
Can the idea of tolerance lead to social justice in a pluralistic society, or does the idea perpetuate the type of social hierarchy it purports to eradicate?
tolerance • muslim • muslim headscarf • colonizer • colonized
Can the idea of tolerance lead to social justice in a pluralistic society, or does the idea perpetuate the type of social hierarchy it purports to eradicate?
tolerance • muslim • muslim headscarf • colonizer • colonized
Europe's Second Dark Ages? (book review)
Mark Mazower, in his new book, DARK CONTINENT: EUROPE'S 20TH CENTURY, offers a pessimistic, yet quite compelling, survey of the history of twentieth-century Europe.
revisionist • european history • review
Mark Mazower, in his new book, DARK CONTINENT: EUROPE'S 20TH CENTURY, offers a pessimistic, yet quite compelling, survey of the history of twentieth-century Europe.
revisionist • european history • review
National Minorities in Ukraine!
As the majority of European countries Ukraine also has national minorities and not a few. We should emohasize that the legislature in the field of national and ethnic minorities is really ancient. ,As the majority of European countries Ukraine also has national minorities and not a few. We should emohasize that the legislature in the field of national and ethnic minorities is really ancient.
krimean tatars • national minorities • ukraine • stalin • wwii
As the majority of European countries Ukraine also has national minorities and not a few. We should emohasize that the legislature in the field of national and ethnic minorities is really ancient. ,As the majority of European countries Ukraine also has national minorities and not a few. We should emohasize that the legislature in the field of national and ethnic minorities is really ancient.
krimean tatars • national minorities • ukraine • stalin • wwii
Putting the Olympic soap opera into perspective.
putting things in perspective
olympics ioc • scandal • perspective • cynicism • sports
putting things in perspective
olympics ioc • scandal • perspective • cynicism • sports
Thailand's Yunnan population
After Mao Tse Tung's takeover of China, many of the Yunnanese migrated across the mountains into Thailand, where they and their descendents still live.
mae hong son • tai yai • oolong tea • drug lord khun sa • yunnan chinese
After Mao Tse Tung's takeover of China, many of the Yunnanese migrated across the mountains into Thailand, where they and their descendents still live.
mae hong son • tai yai • oolong tea • drug lord khun sa • yunnan chinese
Bapsi Sidhwa's Cracking India
Lenny, a young Parsee girl living in Lahore, witnesses first-hand the emotional turmoil and chaos caused by the partition of India and Pakistan in 1947.
bapsi sidhwa • cracking india • partition of india • 1947 • pakistan
Lenny, a young Parsee girl living in Lahore, witnesses first-hand the emotional turmoil and chaos caused by the partition of India and Pakistan in 1947.
bapsi sidhwa • cracking india • partition of india • 1947 • pakistan
Business in China I: Introduction
What come in mind when we say China? Kung-fu or kung pao chicken? Well China has gone past all the stereotypes and established itself as world's economic powerhouse.
china • business in china • investing in china • chinese culture • chinese history
What come in mind when we say China? Kung-fu or kung pao chicken? Well China has gone past all the stereotypes and established itself as world's economic powerhouse.
china • business in china • investing in china • chinese culture • chinese history
Climate Change in Southeast Asia 2
What will be the impact on energy production in Southeast Asia of global climate change?
mekong • global climate change • energy production • hydropower • nam theun dam
What will be the impact on energy production in Southeast Asia of global climate change?
mekong • global climate change • energy production • hydropower • nam theun dam
Khun Sa
The life and times of the Shan-Chinese drug lord criminal mastermind Khun Sa are placed in context.
opium production in thailand • betrayal of the shans • thai junta • zhang qifu • methamphetamines in southeast asia
The life and times of the Shan-Chinese drug lord criminal mastermind Khun Sa are placed in context.
opium production in thailand • betrayal of the shans • thai junta • zhang qifu • methamphetamines in southeast asia
Khun Sa Is Dead
The death of Khun Sa has been announced - what was his career and who benefits from his death now?
heroin production in burma • drugs in the golden triangle • kuomintang in thailand • gem trading in burma • warlordism in burma
The death of Khun Sa has been announced - what was his career and who benefits from his death now?
heroin production in burma • drugs in the golden triangle • kuomintang in thailand • gem trading in burma • warlordism in burma
Luang Prabang, Soul of Laos
Declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1995, Luang Prabang, the springboard to magnificent natural wonders in Laos.
luang prabang in laos • unesco world heritage site • buddhist monastery and temples in laos • mekong river • charity for children
Declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1995, Luang Prabang, the springboard to magnificent natural wonders in Laos.
luang prabang in laos • unesco world heritage site • buddhist monastery and temples in laos • mekong river • charity for children
Opium Production in Burma
After years of suppression, opium production seems to be on the rise in Burma. Why is this happening and what does it mean?
opium production in burma • drugs in southeast asia • heroin production in burma • drug production in golden triangle • junta control of burma
After years of suppression, opium production seems to be on the rise in Burma. Why is this happening and what does it mean?
opium production in burma • drugs in southeast asia • heroin production in burma • drug production in golden triangle • junta control of burma
President Franklin Roosevelt
The triumphs, later years and death of America's only president to serve more than two terms of office.
president franklin roosevelt • the new deal coalition • the first 100 days • arsenal for democracy • the supreme court
The triumphs, later years and death of America's only president to serve more than two terms of office.
president franklin roosevelt • the new deal coalition • the first 100 days • arsenal for democracy • the supreme court
Saemieh Aboriginal Rights
Ever heard the word "Tundra"? An aboriginal language word of the Reindeer people of Scandinavia, the Indigenous Sami.
sami • saemieh • sami people • sami indigenous • russian indigenous
Ever heard the word "Tundra"? An aboriginal language word of the Reindeer people of Scandinavia, the Indigenous Sami.
sami • saemieh • sami people • sami indigenous • russian indigenous
Than Shwe
Who is the leader of the vicious Burmese military regime and how has he reached his position?
state peace and development committee • saffron revolution in burma • monk demonstrations in burma • leader of burmese junta • military rule in burma
Who is the leader of the vicious Burmese military regime and how has he reached his position?
state peace and development committee • saffron revolution in burma • monk demonstrations in burma • leader of burmese junta • military rule in burma
The Baltic Cities
The major cities of the Baltic all important to their countries--but some are more important than others
baltic • cities • riga • kaunas • vilnius
The major cities of the Baltic all important to their countries--but some are more important than others
baltic • cities • riga • kaunas • vilnius
U.S. Majority-Minority States
Including the District of Columbia, four states have a higher minority population than that of the traditional majority population in the U.S.
the u.s. census • minority-majority u.s. states • majority-minority u.s. states • the 2010 census • population numbers of american minorities
Including the District of Columbia, four states have a higher minority population than that of the traditional majority population in the U.S.
the u.s. census • minority-majority u.s. states • majority-minority u.s. states • the 2010 census • population numbers of american minorities
UK Anti-Discrimination Legislation
The failure of UK law to adequately address the issue of multiple discrimination has had a threefold adverse affect on claimants.
multiple discrimination • threefold impact of multiple discrimination • pervasive nature of discrimination • failure to tackle multiple discrimination • single axis framework
The failure of UK law to adequately address the issue of multiple discrimination has had a threefold adverse affect on claimants.
multiple discrimination • threefold impact of multiple discrimination • pervasive nature of discrimination • failure to tackle multiple discrimination • single axis framework
When Race Became Racist
What events led to the emergence of racism? Why are whites considered superior to non-whites? Why is it important to understand racism institutionally? Read on!
racism • industrialization • state • state institutions • europe
What events led to the emergence of racism? Why are whites considered superior to non-whites? Why is it important to understand racism institutionally? Read on!
racism • industrialization • state • state institutions • europe
A Cook's Tour of Vietnam
Chef/Author Anthony Bourdain writes with greedy abandon about Vietnamese food in his book "A Cook's Tour." It's a colourful introduction to the country's cuisine.
vietnamese • anthony bourdain • a cook's tour • saigon • pho
Chef/Author Anthony Bourdain writes with greedy abandon about Vietnamese food in his book "A Cook's Tour." It's a colourful introduction to the country's cuisine.
vietnamese • anthony bourdain • a cook's tour • saigon • pho
A Nirvanic Nepalese Meal
The Thamel House Restaurant offers a great deal in tasting an array of Nepalese food, influenced by both India and Tibet.
spicy food • nepali food • newari food • kathmandu restaurant • thamel house restaurant
The Thamel House Restaurant offers a great deal in tasting an array of Nepalese food, influenced by both India and Tibet.
spicy food • nepali food • newari food • kathmandu restaurant • thamel house restaurant
A Triumph for Latinos, Women & Type 1 Diabetics
President Barack Obama's nomination of the first Hispanic to the US Supreme Court has raised the hopes of generations of Latinos, women, diabetics & American immigrants.
hispanic woman sonia sotomayor • women supreme court justices • first black president barack obama • retiring justice david souter • american dream for minorities
President Barack Obama's nomination of the first Hispanic to the US Supreme Court has raised the hopes of generations of Latinos, women, diabetics & American immigrants.
hispanic woman sonia sotomayor • women supreme court justices • first black president barack obama • retiring justice david souter • american dream for minorities
Adopting a Special Needs Child
There are thousands of "special needs" children who are in need of loving, permanent homes. They may have physical challenges or long-term disabilities.
adopting a child with special needs • adoptive parents • adoption • older child adoption • parenting
There are thousands of "special needs" children who are in need of loving, permanent homes. They may have physical challenges or long-term disabilities.
adopting a child with special needs • adoptive parents • adoption • older child adoption • parenting
Adoption, Part II
An article about how adoption is shaping our family and some thoughts about special needs adoptions.
adopt • special needs • adopting • older children
An article about how adoption is shaping our family and some thoughts about special needs adoptions.
adopt • special needs • adopting • older children
Bangkok's Fair-Trade Craft Sales
At ThaiCraft's regular Bangkok shows, buy well-made Thai crafts at set prices and ensure the maker gets a fair share.
bangkok crafts fair • thai craft association • fair trade crafts • fair trade tours • thai hill tribe crafts
At ThaiCraft's regular Bangkok shows, buy well-made Thai crafts at set prices and ensure the maker gets a fair share.
bangkok crafts fair • thai craft association • fair trade crafts • fair trade tours • thai hill tribe crafts
Doctor's Without Borders
Doctor's Without Borders is an organization dedicated to the humanitarian medical aid of people around the world. Working strictly on a volunteer basis, these people risk their own lives in putting the needs of others above themselves.
medical care • medicine • physicians • doctors • volunteers
Doctor's Without Borders is an organization dedicated to the humanitarian medical aid of people around the world. Working strictly on a volunteer basis, these people risk their own lives in putting the needs of others above themselves.
medical care • medicine • physicians • doctors • volunteers
Ethnicities of Russia
There's more to Russia than just Russians! The Russian Federation is a fascinating quilt of cultures, from Abkhazians to Yukaghirs.
ethnicity • travel • russia • tatarstan • kalmykia
There's more to Russia than just Russians! The Russian Federation is a fascinating quilt of cultures, from Abkhazians to Yukaghirs.
ethnicity • travel • russia • tatarstan • kalmykia
Foot Binding in China
Ancient Chinese foot binding was a process that broke and reshaped a woman's foot, leaving them crippled and dependent on men.
foot binding in china • ancient chinese foot binding • foot binding shoes • foot binding tang dynasty • origins of foot binding
Ancient Chinese foot binding was a process that broke and reshaped a woman's foot, leaving them crippled and dependent on men.
foot binding in china • ancient chinese foot binding • foot binding shoes • foot binding tang dynasty • origins of foot binding
Greetings from Portugal
An introduction to the popular tourist destination of Portugal. A brief look at its location, its people, its different foods and other background information.
portugal • architecture • rural • lisbon • portguguese
An introduction to the popular tourist destination of Portugal. A brief look at its location, its people, its different foods and other background information.
portugal • architecture • rural • lisbon • portguguese
Hanoi, Spiritual Heart of Vietnam
With its congested lanes and alleys, narrow shops and street traders, Hanoi may not seem a spiritual place, but it is here that the beating heart of Vietnam pulses.
hanoi heart of vietnam • hoan kiem lake and the old quarter • artisans guild narrow streets • temple of literature educational heart of hanoi • jade mountain temple on the lake
With its congested lanes and alleys, narrow shops and street traders, Hanoi may not seem a spiritual place, but it is here that the beating heart of Vietnam pulses.
hanoi heart of vietnam • hoan kiem lake and the old quarter • artisans guild narrow streets • temple of literature educational heart of hanoi • jade mountain temple on the lake
History and Geography of China's Urumqi
Urumqi is the capital city of Xinjiang, a large desert province in the northwest of China. It is a business and transportation hub, and site of the riots of July 2009.
urumqi • uyghur • uighur • xinjiang • riots
Urumqi is the capital city of Xinjiang, a large desert province in the northwest of China. It is a business and transportation hub, and site of the riots of July 2009.
urumqi • uyghur • uighur • xinjiang • riots
How to Write a Best Selling Kid's Book Quickly
How to write a best selling chapter book for tweens that will make you a fortune.
madonna • write for kids • how to write a best seller • tips on writing books for tweens • the english roses
How to write a best selling chapter book for tweens that will make you a fortune.
madonna • write for kids • how to write a best seller • tips on writing books for tweens • the english roses
Intervention for Indigenous Rights
Native groups have turned to the United Nations and international law to better protect their self-determination and group rights.
indigenous rights • self-determination • native collective rights • government to government relationship • human rights
Native groups have turned to the United Nations and international law to better protect their self-determination and group rights.
indigenous rights • self-determination • native collective rights • government to government relationship • human rights
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