Objective: To survey cultural foods in a local small-scale market and to compare those findings with the ethnic food forms in a supermarket and to write a report on the findings and this experience.
In the article entitled “The Ignominious Origin of Ethnic Pluralism in America” by Stephen Steinberg discuss the four stages of American development and give an example of each one
Cookbook Analysis Does the author convey any views or expectations about femininity or women’s roles or masculinity and men’s roles? If the book is talking about a cuisine associated with an ethnic group, what does it convey about the value and strategies for assimilation or maintaining authenticity? What ingredients, forms of measurement, technology, utensils, techniques, […]
Scott’s account contains many racial stereotypes and demeaning images of ethnic groups. Should we reprint and study these types of documents? Do they qualify as hate literature?
Discuss how the population has changed in Texas and how it is projected to change in the future. (Hint: Look at the charts and graphs in Chapter 1.) In what ways might Texas’ politics change in the future based on its racial and ethnic makeup? Based on the population growth, urbanization and economic transformation of […]
Do ethnic identities and differences inevitably lead to conflict? Description Assessment criteria In general, your coursework will be marked according to: – Content – Relevance of the materials used; breadth of reading; evidence of a understanding of key issues and debates relevant to the module; relating theory/concepts to evidence/issues; analysis of theories and issues. – […]
Objective: To survey cultural foods in an ethnic neighborhood, to compare those findings with the ethnicfood found in a mainstream supermarket, and to write a paper on the overall experience.Where to go (select from the below or feel free to choose your own):Bronx Explore an area that is different from your own culture, especially […]
Despite the well-known history of racism and bigotry in early Texas, ethnic relationships were more complex than this single dimension. Provide three examples that demonstrate the racial harmony and cooperation that existed in Texas from the 1500’s to the end of the Civil War. Be sure to include evidence and examples of this harmony and […]
1. According to Carbine, Chicago’s Black Metropolis movie theaters were a site of “specific African-American cultural practices” in the silent film era (until c. 1928). She describes these practices in order to argue against the thesis that consuming mass culture (like the movies) flattened ethnic, racial, or class differences (what she calls the “embourgeoisement thesis”). […]
Proponents of Meritocracy, accept the view that everyone regardless of ethnic background can be successful through hard work. Explain your perspective of this theory relative to education. (Focus on education and standardized tests) Length: 1800-2500 words; 4-5 peer-reviewed journal articles Your essay should demonstrate thoughtful consideration of the ideas and concepts that are presented in […]
