Anti-Federalism

Self-image and looks are a major issue in the United States. Many teenagers feel out of place or that they do not fit in to the normal standard of society. Everyone knows that there is a certain look that the public pushes for, and that makes girls and some guys unhappy with how they look physically. I think that actions need to be taken against these “perfect looks” so teens can feel happy about themselves. This is an important issue that needs to be brought to our attention because most people…

"This mediative voice was vital to the success of the slave narrative, as ultimately the narratives ability to tell a remarkable story of survival and escape was secondary to its intended function as an anti-slavery document which would compel white northerners to subscribe to the abolitionist cause" (Brendan Johnson). The voices of Mary Prince and Fredrick Douglass spoke for and gave hope to the thousands of men, women, and children who were still enslaved…

Jim Crow Experiences in Georgia Jim Crow laws were enacted between the late 1800s and the early 1900s. The Jim Crow Laws remained in place up until 1965. Jim Crow Laws were recognized and blamed for enforcing the popular term known as “segregation”. Jim Crow gave whites permission to segregate themselves from blacks. Segregation was a serious issue that caused a major uproar among blacks especially. When one thinks of segregation, they think of two things kept separate, however the extent of…

Especially, if the women or girl was put through sex trafficking after she returns home it often never goes well. The family often turns their back on her because at that point she is seen as impure and ineligible to marry off. Women in India who are categorized as “slutty” or “whores” for coming from a brothel or prostitution are often stoned to death for the disrespect and, or the disgrace they may bring to the family. A twelve-year old girl in Bangladesh was lured away from her family…

In The Ragged Road to Abolition, Gigantino redefines the concept of slavery in New Jersey by describing how, despite being a northern state, slavery remained and expanded as their economy grew. He proves throughout his writing that slavery was always prevalent and prevailed over time despite abolitionist efforts. By doing so he shows how slavery evolved to fit the needs of the New Jersey’s growing industrial and international economy. Because of this new need for slaves performing a different…

with Russia and the countries of the world. Ultimately, the SDI never cumulated to a full-on arms race to space, but it was yet another sign showing how viable this all was becoming. As is evident above, the idea of global reach and power, goes hand in hand with the theory of deterrence. Many advocate space weaponry as a mitigation of war, a sort of deterrence theory within itself, similar to that idea which was the cornerstone of President Reagan’s advocacy for the SDI. As was the case in…

shop/stand did not have enough anti-slavery articles. Dave says, “Wow, there is nothing in here about slavery. When will my people ever get the freedom they deserve?” Eli says, “I agree. Back when I ran my own newspaper, I would write many stories against slavery. A bunch of people even supported my writings, but a lot of people did not so I had to move here. I came here to start my own newspaper” Willy says, “My good sir, I also had my own newspaper. I would write many anti-slavery stories. I…

The history of violence in America, particularly the violence accompanying slavery and genocide against Native Americans has continued to abominate society. Because of colonialism, both Native and African American women often find themselves forced into silence around sexual and domestic violence in their communities. For example, the film The Searchers, portrays a pioneering attack on racism. Viewers are able to see the protagonist Ethan Edwards, as he returns from the Civil War. As a member of…

The Jim Crow era was a savage and brutal duration in American history that revealed how African-Americans were viewed in the eyes of the white southerners. Throughout the late 1870s and the early 1900s white southerners prioritized their views and power to enforce racial oppression with the use of multiple methods. The use of lynch mobs focused to instill terror into the hearts of the African-American population not only to secure fear of the white population, but to also forfeit their faith in…

Heng. Heng shares his firsthand account of growing up in a very telling era in China. Not only does Heng take us through the milestone events of Mao’s Great Leap Forward and the Cultural Revolution, but also through the Hundred Flowers Campaign, the Anti-Rightist Campaign as well as the Socialist Education Campaign. Heng provides a look into these historical pillars in Chinese history in a way that the Golf and Overfield texts could only dream of. It’s a truly breathtaking account of events that…