Americans use their participation as their voice. ... More importantly, the large difference is mostly seen when some citizens are active, while others are not. ... Cole defines SES as, "Attitudes that motivate people to be politically active." ... According to Cole, a higher level of education provides an environment that applies pressure to be active. Cole stated, "The higher the level of education then the social environment where that person resides exuberates pressure to be active. ...

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Silencing of the multicultural voice in the classroom is yet another obstacle in path of achievement for minorities. When students' community voices are ignored, underrepresented, or devalued by the curriculum and teachers, the feeling of rejection is strongest for minority students. In some classrooms, student voices are barely heard; the teacher dominates classroom talk, with knowledge treated as residing entirely with the teacher. ...

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Initially the American government was hesitant to use propaganda as a profitable tool but due to media pressures who needed the upper hand in the direction of the nation, the government was pressured into taking an active role (creating Rosie). ... This was an active role in communication, persuading in the right manor would constantly give the American government the upper hand. ...

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U.S. Patriotism: A Link to American Hatred. Politics in t While the attacks themselves are a focal point for many scholars, I will focus not on the attacks, but rather I will ask questions as to why the attacks happened and why it hurt so much to see others smile happily at the sight of our pain. Americans are shocked to see that others would ever wish us pain. Much of this is taught to us at an early age, that everyone wants to be American and that the "American Dream" is the only way to live a full and happy life. ...

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UNDP advocates for these nationally-owned solutions and helps to make them effective through ensuring a greater voice for poor people, expanding access to productive assets and economic opportunities, and linking poverty programs with countries' international economic and financial policies. ... The one cannot live without the other's active help. ...

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As for my parents, my mom is the only one who voices her opinion around people who don't exactly care too much. ... My mom does vote actively because she's one of those people who feels like you have no room to discuss politics and what you believe if you didn't even contribute to who's in office or who's in charge. ...

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In a third-floor room at the Walsh Hall dormitory on the Boston College campus, two of my roommates scuffle over the right to wear an a American Flag. "A", a sophomore at BC, had the idea to wear the flag as a cape. Upon seeing "A" draped in the flag, fellow sophomore "N" demands that "A" return his flag so that he can wear it. "Of course I want to wear my flag; we got him!" yells "N". ...

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Independence Day is the national holiday of the United States of America commemorating the signing of the Declaration of Independence by the Continental Congress on July 4, 1776, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. At the time of the signing the US consisted of 13 colonies under the rule of England's King George III. There was growing unrest in the colonies concerning the taxes that had to be paid to England. This was commonly referred to as "Taxation without Representation" as the colonists did not have any representation in the English Parliament and had no say in what went on. As the unr...

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Throughout the course of human history, there have always been the oppressed, deprived, and subjugated minorities that suffer under the constraints of the majority. The ideologies based upon the Eurocentric and Protestant groups proceed to be key figures of oppression and racism. The mannerisms in which minorities are dealt with and looked upon show the true forms of intention and persecution these groups feel because they do not and can not assimilate to the majority party. It is a keepsake that revolves upon the premise and ideas that the majority will always be in power and that it is a...

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Abstract Beliefs in conspiracy theories are widespread throughout the world, in every culture and community. They range from a world take over by secret societies to rigged Olympic games. Many are short lived, however, others seem to become self-perpetuating animals preying particularly on the Black community. The most common theories are that which circle HIV/AIDS. These theories have a devastating impact that effects the African American and Black South African population. ...

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• Grade Level: High School