However, consciously or subconsciously, Douglass displays his elevated status by writing and through his recognition as an autobiographer. ... Auld was the first teacher Douglass had, reading gave Douglass the ability to learn about possibilities and gain a desire to improve his condition. ... The shame Douglass feels in his condition triggers the desire to learn more at whatever the cost, and change the image for himself and others of his own race. ...

• Word Count: 765
• Approx Pages: 3
• Has Bibliography

Each character craves the desire for a trait that is withheld only within the conventional white- American standards of beauty; whether it is blue eyes, lighter skin, or straighter hair. ... There is even more than just this goal of beautiful that black women desire. ... Therefore, whitewashing is subconsciously happening due to the media's portrayal that black is ugly, unlovable, and even non-human....

• Word Count: 940
• Approx Pages: 4
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: High School

With regards to black Americans, there are certain events that occur during these periods that often hinder the desire or ability to want to succeed in a scientific field, or any professional field for that matter. ... In the researcher's opinion, black American males, are more likely than white American males or females to encounter certain events that often hinder their desire or ability to want to succeed in a scientific field, or any professional field for that matter. ... All of whom can potentially ruin the life of that young...

• Word Count: 2016
• Approx Pages: 8
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: High School

Stereotypes and subconscious responses to African-Americans have been around since slavery, passed down from generation to generation - or, in a sense, "written down in history with bitter, twisted lies." ... It is biased publications like the BELL CURVE and misvariations of real science that subconsciously affect the way certain groups, including African-American women, are viewed by society as a whole. ...

• Word Count: 4173
• Approx Pages: 17
• Grade Level: High School

From then on, he was driven by hatred and desire for revenge. ... As is the case in any jungle, the hustler's -every waking hour is lived with both the practical and the subconscious knowledge that if he ever relaxes, if he ever slows down, the other hungry, restless foxes, ferrets, wolves, and vultures out there with him won't hesitate to make him their prey. 5 In 1946 he was sentenced to prison for burglary. ...

• Word Count: 2034
• Approx Pages: 8
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: High School