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Identity in E.L. Doctorow's Ragtime      Written almost thirty years ago, describing an age far removed from its own, E.L. Doctorow's novel Ragtime nevertheless explores issues of identity and ethnicity that still face America in spite of its lofty ideals of individualism and diversity.  It displays for the reader a rich and hypnotic portrayal of the soul of immigrant America, yet still fails to avoid ethnic bias in certain subtle ways.  Whether the lapses into feelings of cultural superiority

WHAT TO DO ABOUT ETHNIC CLEANSING? BACKGROUND PAPER      In 1994, unrest swept through the Maryland-sized African nation of Rwanda. Thousands of Hutu extremists launched a massive assault on the Tutsi, who traditionally make up Rwanda's upper class, killing hundreds of thousands of innocent people (Night Rider – 'most days';). The United States immediately responded to this slaughter by turning the other way, denying that a problem existed until years after the

Ethnic Identity and African Americans Ethnic Identity Ethnic identity is the sum total of group member feelings about those values, symbols, and common histories that identify them as a distinct group (Smith 1991). Development of ethnic identity is important because it helps one to come to terms with their ethnic membership as a prominent reference group and significant part of an individuals overall identity. Ethnic reference group refers to an individuals psychological relatedness to groups

Natural Empathy: Duty and Responsibility in "Guests of the Nation" Frank O'Connor uses character surnames in his story "Guests of the Nation" to help develop the characters of the English and Irish soldiers. The characters engage in a struggle between hidden powers of empathy and duty, and O'Connor displays their first-person point of view about the irony of war similar to Thomas Hardy's poem, "The Man He Killed": Yes; quaint and curious war is! You shoot a fellow down You'd treat if met

Should English Be Official? United States is a nation accommodating multi-ethnic groups of almost 500000 Americans. Since 1960s, America has received an increasing number of newcomers and immigrants from all over the world. However, language communication has somehow become a latent problem, whether in economical, political, or social aspects. Although English has been the common language of America for over two hundred years, it has never become the official language. Therefore, question like

to an increase of power and superiority. This idea was originated when attempting to portray one’s nation to be superior compared to the others and therefore, such actions were taken in order gain that economic power. In the given poems as well as the movie, “Avatar” by James Cameron, it’s clearly evident that European imperialism is portrayed negatively with regard to the fact that external nations were invading the native lands and influencing the indigenous people’s religion. They had also imposed

(Hannoum, pp. 7-11). Hence, how was Morocco going to regain its native culture and what form would the newly independent Morocco culturally assume? Political theorists such as Anderson argued that nations will form when a national public consciousness arises. Others, like Habermas, theorised that nations would regain identity when the public and private spheres merge and, as per Andreson, when both spheres, melded into one, reimagine and actualise their pre-colonial national identity and ultimately

being pulled apart by opposing parties fighting for ultimate control over the nation. These issues have plagued our country for decades, but we will not let them define us; we will unite to face obstacles, and we will preserve the values that this country was built upon: life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. To begin the process of restoration in America, we must first identify our priorities; the youth of our nation. In order to ensure the success of future generations, they must be educated

indispensable for accelerating the formation of an appropriate national identity. This essay will argue that common national language is the key to sustain nationhood because users can gain a greater sense of belongings and togetherness towards the nation. This will be asserted by demonstrating how a particular concept can be stressed with a language while speaking and by showing how a common national language could reduce the communication gap between nationals with different mother tongues. A key

Enger’s novel, Peace Like a River, is a story of autochthony. But in both cases, that autochthony is permitted by some stronger force. America has grown to be a uniquely autochthonous nation as a result of the profound belief of her people in their exceptional nature. Simultaneously, the influence of other nations and people is the catalyst for growth in America and American Literature throughout history. The Colonial period of American Literature is laced strongly with religion and the establishment