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Racial ambiguity and stereotypes in Morrison's "Recitatif"

Toni Morrison uses racial stereotypes and prejudices very effectively in her short story, Recitatif. For example, one of the themes is obviously racial, and yet Morrison cleverly uses tricks in her language to keep the reader wondering which little girl is African-American and which is Caucasian.

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How groups influence individual perception and behavior

This question is highly pertinent to an understanding of group behavior regardless of the setting, be it a given society (or the global society) at large or a specific subset of people or group scenario within that society, be it a corporate organization, religion, or family unit.

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The multiverse hypothesis and its scientific theoretical frameworks

The hypothesis advances the notion that the set of multiple universes are what together make everything that exists physically and ever existed.

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Gender-bending and fashion democratization in contemporary media culture

Media Influence: Gender-bending, Fashion-Spoofing, On the Streets and in the Elite Malls of California The interactive web feature is entitled 'Street Fashion,' and is a catalogue of teen and twentysomething images, as encapsulated by a wandering L.A. Times photographer.

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The gap between constitutional ideals and First Amendment practice

The Constitution serves as the bedrock of American law. It is something that Americans know in their bones.

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Oliver Sacks' approach to patient care and Hmong healthcare experiences

This saying, attributed to William Osler, is the preface of the book by clinical neurologist Oliver Sacks called An Anthropologist on Mars. He is also the author of the book Awakenings, and is known for becoming the translator of neurological disorders.

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David Hume and John Hick on the problem of evil

One of the most challenging questions that faces Christian -- theologians, clergy, and the laity -- is why does God permit there to be evil in the world. If God is both omnipotent and benevolent, then why does He permit evil to persist and often even to flourish and triumph?

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Eric Fischl's psycho-sexual suburban dramas and narrative painting

It comes as no surprise that many of Eric Fischl's paintings focus on suburban life.

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Causes and effects of global warming on humanity

Global warming is an issue that concerns us all. It refers to the fact that the atmosphere is increasing in temperature. More correctly, global warming refers to the increase in the average temperature of both the atmosphere and oceans, which is continuing to increase.

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U.S. healthcare system problems revealed through international comparison

The issue of healthcare reform in the United States is in the news constantly right now, as the two houses of Congress attempt to hammer out a national healthcare plan that will guarantee more complete coverage to millions of Americans while attempting to appease, to some degree, worries about…

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