S/S/151. Racism as a Disease

The paper examines the causes of racism as suggested by John Woodall arguing whether racism could be considered a disease. Woodall's principles of healthy living and Lakota moral principles are reviewed; the ways of addressing the problem of racism by teachers are discussed step by step.

C/S/83. Article analysis on Race, Racism and Colonialism

The paper examines an article "Theoretical Status of the Concept of Race" by Michael Omi and Howard Winant exploring the validity of a historical basis for the development of racial awareness, the major political changes during British history, the emergence of racial dominance, etc. It is argued that political systems are responsible for promoting racial distinctions. Comparisons are made with the work of Fryer on the historical origins of British racial awareness.

S/S/152. Is football hooliganism mainly a problem of working class masculinity?

The paper addresses the problem of football hooliganism giving its definitions, reviewing the Leicester School approach to cultural dissimilarities, the subcultural values of masculinity associated with the working-class nature of football, etc.

S/S/141. Does the classroom disadvantage the pupils from ethnic minorities?

The paper addresses the issues of ethnic minorities in modern British schools examining the cases of their unequal treatment, discussing the differences in social and cultural backgrounds between Black Caribbean and Chinese pupils and analysing the impact of these differences on their academic achievement.

S/S/147. What insight does social movement theory provide for the study of transnational social movements?

The paper examines the events around the G8 Summit in Genoa with reference to the theory of social movements. Manifestations of protest accompanying intergovernmental conferences are discussed; characteristics of transnational social movements are outlined; their difference from the traditional social protest is examined.

C/S/74. Social and racial classification

The paper examines the pervading belief that all races are treated equally and without prejudice or reference to culture. The importance of understanding cultural and racial differences is explored from the perspective of the theory of cultural relativism. It is argued that although liberal theory purports that there is no discrimination on the basis of race, racial classification is prevalent in society and used to discriminate on the basis of inherent social classification. The study illustrates how a misinterpretation of human rights and inherent racial classification creates a system of discrimination and results in questionable "scientific processes", such as racial profiling.

S/MD/82. Critical Review of "Rap, Black Rage, and Racial Difference" by Steven Best and Douglas Kellner

The paper reviews the article on rap music as a part of hip hop culture and its role in the life of African-Americans. It is argued that rap is a vocal protest for the people oppressed by violence and poverty. The origins and features of rap are discussed; the reasons for its popularity are considered.

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