C/S/71. Understanding race and social attitudes

The paper examines how the concept of race has changed over the recent past reviewing previous definitions of race and discussing their influence on racial identity. Sociological approaches to race are described suggesting that the concept is too complex for categorisation, since it is a socially constructed notion with no objective or biological basis. It is argued that the ideas of race need to be constantly updated according to the dynamics of the globalised world. Criticisms of this post-modern view are examined based on universalism in relation to a shared common human heritage.

S/S/136. Race Essentialism: Real Deal or a Slave's Tale?

The paper critically examines the theory of race essentialism reviewing the ideas of Du Bois, Irving Howe, Ellison, Crouch, etc., and arguing that the theory infringes the basic freedoms each person should be allowed.

S/LI/248. "The World and the Jug"

The paper examines the debate between Ellison and Howe about the scope of themes developed by black writers in their novels. The black writers' stereotype is criticised arguing that their concerns go beyond the novels of protest against slavery and segregation.

C/P/84. Reactions and views of multi-cultural students to radical Islam (with reference to terrorist attacks on the USA and EU nations) and how these events have affected their daily lives

The paper looks at the cross cultural impact of world events showing how the changes of viewpoints towards radical Islam have influenced the lives of students from different ethnic/religious backgrounds studying in London. The effects of terrorism on young people are discussed.

C/S/68. Race as Barrier to Poverty Alleviation: need of Social Security Reform

The paper addresses the racial issues of the social security policy in the UK stating that despite the democratic principles of the country, the poorest and most marginalised groups within the UK are based on race. The need to re-distribute resources is discussed to ensure that ethnic minorities are not only able to access the social security system's benefits, but also the education and legal resources to join the workforce.

C/S/64. Is the Death Penalty a Judicial Gamble with Life? Racial Profiling: a Case of High Stakes

The paper examines the impacts of the racial profiling of criminals looking at the marginalisation of certain racial groups. The likelihood of committing a particular crime for a certain race is argued discussing racial stereotypes in the USA and highlighting ethical and legal considerations concerning the validity of the death penalty.

S/H/96. History of Civil Rights Movement in USA

The paper examines the Civil Rights Movement in USA from 1865 to 1970 explaining the origin of the term "civil rights", reviewing related academic literature, and focusing on the application of equality of rights to African Americans. The activities of Du Bois, Martin Luther King, etc. are discussed.

S/S/130. How Stokely Carmichael Became Kwame Ture

The paper examines the life of the black revolutionary Stokely Carmichael discussing his role in the Civil Rights movement in the USA, his ideas of Pan-Africanism, his transformation into Kwame Ture, his activities in Africa and his contribution to African unification.

S/S/129. Rise and fall of the Black Panther Party for Self-Defence

The paper examines the history of the Black Panther Party in the USA describing their goals and activities, the war of FBI against the Panthers, the discord between the Party members, etc.

S/LI/231. Race Propaganda: Useful or not?

The paper examines the theme of racial protest in Baraka's play 'Dutchman' and Grimke's play 'Rachel'. The portrayals of the white and the black characters are compared.

S/S/124. The Essence of Double Consciousness

The paper looks at the features of the Afro-American culture from the perspective of its social identity. Related academic literature is reviewed arguing whether the two identities imply double consciousness, and comparing it with the Japanese American identity.

S/S/116. Asian American Culture and its Impact on Asian American Students

The paper examines the influence of the Asian American culture on the outcomes of Asian American students offering a literature review on the features of minority populations in the USA, and discussing the possibilities of further research into the topic.

S/S/115. Building and sustaining social change: facilitating integration through capacity building in a community refugee organisation

The paper addresses the problems of refugee integration examining the activities of the non-governmental organisation (NGO) Kirklees Refugees and Friends Together (KRAFT) in the UK. The practices in training and development among KRAFT's employees and volunteers are discussed.

C/S/56. Why are black men more likely to be detained under the Mental Health Act than white people?

The paper examines the detention of Black men on the ground of mental illness comparing it to that of the white population. The review of literature touches on the related legislation, particularly Mental Health Act 1983 (MHA). The methods of research combine qualitative and quantitative approaches including the analysis of secondary data and primary data obtained through two case studies, conducted in the USA and Canada. Conclusions are made about governmental 'managed care' policies.

S/MD/46. Whiteness as a cultural category and its reflection in music videos

The paper examines the notion of 'whiteness' reviewing the article "White" by Richard Dyer and discussing his ideas about white domination and power, black ethnicity, racism, etc. Differences in cultural representation reflected in music videos are analysed comparing two pop stars of different racial identity.

C/S/52. Racism in football

This long essay is a qualitative research style report into the issue of racism in football.

S/LI/229. What difference does it make to post-colonial readings if the inner identity of the dominated / the 'other' / the powerless is claimed to be a reinterpretable construction of social or cultural power, rather than a natural / biological fact?

The paper examines the symbol of colonised people in the historical context analysing the character of Caliban in Shakespeare's 'The Tempest' and arguing whether his identity as a savage was a social construction.

S/S/122. Critical Evaluation of the Formation of Multiculturalism in Leicester and Its Success and Failures

The paper examines the cultural issues of the city of Leicester, UK, with predominantly non-white population. The historical development of Leicester as a multicultural city is reviewed considering racial and ethnic issues faced by the city council.

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