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    There is a vast number of ways that one might experience power. Challenges such as race may affect individuals in very different ways, by geographic or socioeconomic status. Patricia Hill Collins main focus was applied to African-American women, but she gave insight on how domination and identity politics need continuous change in the world. But change cannot be focused on one group, it must focus on all groups for social movements to be successful. “Oppression describes any unjust situation where

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    female, and most first develop signs and symptoms of the illness between the ages of 15 and 44.” (S.L.E. Lupus Foundation). Lupus discriminates against African American, Latina, and Native American Women. “African-American women are three times more likely to get Lupus than Caucasian women and the disease is two times more prevalent in Asian-American

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    Critical Challenges Facing African American Men in Pursuit of the Doctoral Degree: What Institutions Must Do Introduction- [Build a case as to why this is a problem] Doug A severe underrepresentation of Black male doctoral students and earned doctorates exist in the United States (Harper, 2010). Lack of financial resources, poor academic preparation, absence of relationships with faculty, and low motivation contribute to the disparity of black males with conferred doctoral degrees (Proctor,

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    overthrow of a government in favor of a new system. This is exemplified in the events of the Russian, French, and American Revolutions. The three nations, all upset with the unjust rule of their leaders and unfavorable economic and social atmospheres, decided that change needed to be made. They then took action and revolted in hopes of change and progress. The Russian, French, and American Revolutions all took place in hopes of political, social, and economic change. The working class and peasants

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    the USA at the 'Continental Congress' and 'American Revolution' as one of the most important and famous American 'Founding Fathers'. Fluent in several languages, he then went on to be US ambassador to France and Europe, create the US postal system, be the 1st Postmaster General and be the scientist who discovered electricity. Benjamin Franklin is the first known case of neurosyphilis in the American colonies. Subsequently, 10% of all adult male Americans now have some form of Benjamin Franklin's syphilis

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    with Mexicans, their expand on internationalism, and their change in economic practices. When America joined WWI, American patriotism became an essential aspect of society because those who were not proud of their country were not true patriots. Because of this, immigrants were widely questioned about their devotion to the nation and had to assimilate themselves into “American culture”. However, the nation was known as a melting pot, so it was argued

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    community and become the symbol of all that is wrong with societies interactions with law enforcement. The African American communities believe they have been unjustly and unfairly targeted by the police and are be systematically executed, thus justifying the civil unrest and rioting. As described in SOCI 200, statuses come with a responsibility to act a certain way. African-Americans now believe that police are acting as judge, jury, and executioner in the related shooting deaths of blacks. (Basirico

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    of the Asian or Eastern world. For the purposes of this paper, the focus will be on the French colonization of Vietnam, the creation, maintenance, and decay of such rule. Along with historical facts and events, that took place during the French involvement with Vietnam starting in the 1800s until their ruin was overthrown in 1945 with special attention on the 1874-1945 colonization, there will be an analysis as to why the French were able to keep their rule over Vietnam for nearly a century (Buttinger

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    During the French Revolution over 17,000 people were officially tried and executed and several thousand more died without trial or in prison (http://www.history.com/topics/french-revolution page 1). The French Revolution was influenced by Enlightenment ideals, particularly the concepts of popular sovereignty and inalienable rights. This occurred between 1789 and ended in the late 1790’s. The French Revolution is a perfect example of hysteria. Some nstances of hysteria during the French Revolution

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    significant challenge I have faced in my academic career is dealing with the lack of a diverse environment against minority groups who pursue a stem related education. It is a situation that many people I converse with often dismiss. As an African-American male, I think that the people who fully understand are those who year after year are the sole person of color in the classroom or event. There is always a nervous feeling at the start of new advanced courses or competitions such as hackathons; I

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