Articles related to "Stereotyping"



Overcoming the “Indian” Stereotype

Defeating Musical Stereotypes
Christian hardcore has always been looked upon as slop by anyone who enjoys the popular secular hardcore bands. I'm here to tell you that stereotype is not accurate.
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Going Beyond The Disability: Eliminating Stereotypes
Stereotyped terminology of the disabled
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Bordeaux Wine Tasting and Country-Less-Ness
A trip through Bordeaux wine regions teaches a lesson in stereotypes.
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My Turn: Shedding Light on the Arab-American Experience
This is an introductory article discussing the lack of awareness in the United States on the Arab culture and people, and the need to remove the negative images of Arabs that continue to exist.
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Television's Portrayal of Intelligent Youth
The first in a series of students essays on representations in media.
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Arrivederci "Sopranos”
Study proves 74% of young people have formed their image of Italian Americans from the media.
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Hollywood Continues Disturbing Casting Trend
Not unlike the early days of move making when segregation was the rule of the day, some experts argue that despite advances minorities are still only given certain roles.
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Media, Materialism and Morals
This article takes a look at the media and its impact upon young girls today. Television and magazines affect the way a young girl thinks she needs to be to be accepted.
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Cultural Colonisation
Westerners are always forcing their constructs and definitions of Aboriginality upon us. This poem written "by" (for) my neice at school will shock you.
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The Empire and the Poets
Rudyard Kipling wrote poems and stories in praise of the British Empire and ridiculing native Indians. Rabindranath Tagore detested the empire. Both won the Nobel Prize.
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False Protocols
Non-Indigenous workers entering Indigenous communities should follow local protocols. However, often they are given "gammon protocol" based on colonial mythologies.
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The Proposition 8 Controversy and the LDS Church
LDS Church members contributed more than just money to support Proposition 8. The Church and its members are taking heat for their role in defining Traditional Marriage.
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Teaching Native American Culture
Tips and suggestions for teaching the cultural diversity and sophistication of Native American groups in the Social Studies or History classroom.
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Nukak-Maku Dispossession
The Nukak people of the Amazon have managed to avoid colonisation for hundreds of years, ironically by conforming to colonial stereotypes.
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Wii Fit Video Game Preview
Tired of all the confusing weight loss plans and can't get around to the exercise gym? Then Nintendo is hoping you'll give their upcoming Wii Fit game a shot.
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Due South: One Cup American, Two Cups Canadian? (pt. 1)
One "Due South" or two? Follow the history of this Canadian series that began as a joint venture with the US. What went wrong? What prompted two Canadian and three American cancellations?
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Same-Sex Schooling - Pros and Cons
This article discusses the pros and cons of same-sex schooling.
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What Personality is Your Pooch?
An Australian researcher has produced the world's first descriptions of dog personality types, to help dog lovers find the right animal for them and their family.
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What's Left To Do? (Part 2)
A look into what else needs to be done to further the work done in women's rights over the past 150 years.
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Aboriginal Passive Resistance
There are many articles here on the silenced history of frontier warfare, and the struggle for Aboriginal rights. But what about the warriors who use passive resistance?
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Are You Being Served?
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What Is A Feminist?: Trying To Find Equality In An Unequal World
Defining feminism
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Fox Talk Show Guest Misrepresents Islam
Fox New's O'Reilly Factor program recently broadcast a segment on the rape of Kosovar Muslim woman in which the featured guest proclaimed that when a Muslim woman is raped, she is supposed to commit suicide under Islam.
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Gangster Film Reader
An anthology of articles following the evolution of the gangster movie by review and commentary of many gangster characters and classic and innovative movies.
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M's View of "The Invisible Man" Part One of Two
A first-person response to Ralph Ellison's modern American classic. The first part of this essay recounts my initial impressions of "The Invisible Man, while the second part seeks to address the book's lasting significance in American literature and history.
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An Apology...

Boy Oh Boy!
Taking stock of our own lives, we can teach our sons valuable lessons about being good people..
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Grrl Zines
Web Zines for and about Grrls! There are hundreds of zines by women on the web. I picked some of my favorites to share with you.
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Indie vs. Major: who's right?: Is internet hip-hop elitist or no

Temur Oljeitu
The life and times of Temur Oljeitu (Chengzong), the grandson of and successor to Khubilai Khan, the Mongol conqueror of China.
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The End of "The Nanny"
This week, primetime TV says goodbye to the rare sitcom that focuses on Jewish humor, culture, and idiosyncrasies.
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The Magnificent Samurai
A review of "Seven Samurai," the great Japanese film.
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Drop Dead Gorgeous
Drop Dead Gorgeous, starring Kirsten Dunst, takes a bitingly satirical look at small town America through a fictional dcumentary about a beauty pagent.
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Interpreting Hamlet
Our image of Hamlet is a durable one - but does it have any basis in the play Shakespeare wrote?
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Males and Eating Disorders on the Rise
Rising statistics show that males and eating disorders are becoming more common, with diagnoses of men with anorexia, bulimia and binge eating.
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Children with Asthma

CONFLICT RESOLUTION IN CYBERSPACE
An ambitious program undertaken by America Online and the Western Justice Center that utilizes conflict resolution techniques to promote cross-cultural understanding over the Internet.
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Cow and Chicken Cartoon Sit Com
Cow and Chicken is one of the ever increasing children's cartoons which appeals to both adults and children.
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History, Trauma and Memory II
The second part of this three-part series of articles will explore the processes by which historical narratives are in or excluded from collective consciousness.
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Stop Bullying: Empower Kids
Who did it and What Can We Do? are the first questions that parents ask when their child confronts a bullying situation.
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Teen Angels?

The Time Warp Trio TV Series
Time Warp Trio is an animated, educational show for children. Parents should love how the show teaches kids about history, while being fun, funny, and engaging.
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Brit-Mystery Showdown Round One - Poirot vs.Campion and more...
It's time to choose the top telly detective od all time!
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Game Violence Debate Heats Up
Was June video game violence month?
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Meyer's "D.C. Confidential"
Sir Christopher Meyer's book "D.C. Confidential" gives worthwhile and sympathetic insights into American politics and diplomacy.
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One Night at the Call Center-Chetan Bhagat
Novel takes place on Thanksgiving at a technical support call center in India for an American appliance company.
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Profile: Russell Crowe

Russian Culture Guides
One of the best things to do before traveling to a country as complicated as Russia is to read up on its history and culture. Here are some books to get you started.
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