Category: African American

  • Are African Americans More Harassed by Police?

    Are African Americans More Harassed by Police? Hypothesis: Members of the African American community are more likely to be harassed by the police than members of other ethnic groups Independent variable: Ethnic affiliation Response Category: Different ethnic groups willing to confess their interaction with the police Dependent variable: Police harassment Response category: Were you harassed…

  • African American Stereotype Threat

    African American Stereotype Threat Introduction People often find themselves judging others having looked at someone just once. Modern US society is a multicultural and multinational phenomenon that, despite its diversity, democratic thinking, and openness, imposes numerous threats to minorities. One of the population groups that experience biased perception on a daily basis is African Americans…

  • African American Women Education: Barriers Population Faces

    African American Women Education: Barriers Population Faces Table of Contents Research Purpose Sample Description Research Aims Conducting Research Interviews Questions Conclusion References Research Purpose The present phenomenological study involving African American women aims to explore the barriers that the population faces when seeking higher education. The needs of the defined population are often overlooked by…

  • Major Problems in African American History by T. Holt

    Major Problems in African American History by T. Holt Table of Contents Introduction Family Life Gender Identity The World-View Conclusion Introduction Chapter 7 of the book presents the slave culture from the perspective of the negroes. The life of the negroes who were slaves revolved around their family and their masters family. On more occasion…

  • African Americans in Films

    African Americans in Films Table of Contents Introduction Literature Review Conclusion References Introduction African American people fought for their rights throughout the centuries. These days they are not oppressed and humiliated anymore; they were given equal rights with white people and are full-fledged members of society. Acquiring equal status in white society gave African Americans…

  • Wilson and Hughes Portrayal of African Americans

    Wilson and Hughes Portrayal of African Americans The twentieth century was the era of the African-American cultural movements and numerous, besides, successful attempts of African- Americans to present themselves as talented art workers. The ending of the American Civil War and the rights given to the black Americans gave way to a new trend in…

  • Social Sciences: African American Stereotypes

    Social Sciences: African American Stereotypes Table of Contents Introduction Media stereotypes Gender role stereotypes Racial stereotypes Conclusion Reference List Introduction Dating back to the colonial years of settlement, stereotypes have been part of America especially after inheriting slavery. Stereotypes of African Americans can be traced back to as early as in the first films and…

  • African American Females Experiences in Community Colleges

    African American Females Experiences in Community Colleges Introduction In spite of the fact that African American women are traditionally discussed as the underrepresented population in colleges and universities of the United States, nowadays, it is possible to observe a positive tendency in this sphere. Thus, by 2010, more than 65 percent of African American women…

  • The African American Nurse: Discrimination Case From the Elderly Patients

    The African American Nurse: Discrimination Case From the Elderly Patients Table of Contents Abstract Scenario Introduction Key Problems and Issues Insight into the Scenario Conclusion Reference List Abstract This paper delves into the case of Lana, a young African American nurse that is experiencing discrimination from the elderly patients that she is taking care of…

  • African American Females Diversity in the Workplace

    African American Females Diversity in the Workplace Table of Contents Abstract Introduction The Common Practice Why Part-Time Employees Are Often African-American Females Organizations Perspective African-American Females Perspective Conclusion Reference List Abstract Civil rights activists, researchers, and officials consider a variety of issues associated with discrimination in the workplace. African-American females are proved to be one…