The "English came to regard Irishmen as "savages" wild, untamable men" because they had deeply struggled to dominate Ireland. ... Edward Said, a professor from Columbia University, felt that European perceptions of Middle East had not changed for many years; they were portrayed as erotic, mysterious, and full of marvels, he called this Orientalism. ... They believed that, "the particular physical deformity of a given race is interpreted under the assumption that it signified a particular sin or moral shortcoming....

• Word Count: 1250
• Approx Pages: 5
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: Undergraduate

Culture has blinded us to believe our actions are moral and just. ... It's not a series of remedies for everyday life such as phone calls or the doorbell; it is a complete way of life stemming from attitude, demeanor, and social interaction. ... The deaf children would throw wild tantrums stemming from the shear frustration of not being able to communicate even the simplest ideas to their parents, like wanting a cookie, to be picked up, or even to tell their parents they love them (Spradley 81)....

• Word Count: 1029
• Approx Pages: 4
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: High School

Galton advocated what is called positive eugenics -- improving future generations by encouraging the "best" in society to have more children. ... Thus, selective breeding turned wild species into domesticated crops and livestock. ... The ethical, legal and moral issues of the project are far reaching. ...

• Word Count: 1062
• Approx Pages: 4
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: Undergraduate