Country Essays

Common Theme in 19th Century Russian Literature             Women were common subjects of ancient literature. Unfortunately, the common theme of these writings was the portrayal of women as prostitutes. Women were always given characters that are fallen and dejected. However, 19th century writers endeavored to abandon this theme and instead …

In the mid-19th century, Indians in California were being massacred severely. In general, Native Americans have been regarded as inferior to European colonizers for many centuries. Indians were thought to lack intellect, human and citizenship value, to say even more, the very right to exist. Being conceptualized as “savages” and …

In every part of the world, people are uncertain about their future, because every now and then, they are facing some kind of natural and/or manmade hazards. Florida, amongst many other countries of the world has the geographical position, which makes it more prone towards calamities and natural disasters. Each …

1960s, an era commonly referred as to “The Sixties,” was the period where complex cultural and political trends occurred in the United States. 1960s was the time of John F. Kennedy’s presidency, whose assassination created a remarkable account in the country’s history. The cultural demands and political upheavals that transpired …

Introduction: Gun control is a hotly debated topic in the world that is facing increasing incidents of random shootings in public places. Gun Control refers to the government limitation of the purchase and ownership of firearms. Whether from assault or self-inflicted injury, the likelihood of death is especially high when …

            Throughout the centuries, the social niche of women has changed drastically. Along with the continuous changes in the different aspects of the society, the changing and significant role of women could also be gleaned equally important. Contrary to the meek and inferior stereotype of women, the women have played …

The Pantheon stands today in the heart of Rome, exhibiting the grandeur of civilizations, the majesty of the emperors who established and the genius of the architects who evolved it, even after two hundred centuries it stands revered and magnificent of its beauty. The opulence of the material used, its …

            Yugoslavia was the country that occupied the territories which stretched from Central Europe to Balkans and this region had a history of ethnic conflicts. It was a conglomeration of six republics and a couple of provinces. However, these would later break and split into independent and sovereign countries but …

For this assignment, I was assigned to make a report about a case of human rights violation from anywhere around the world. In this report, titled “Abortion Patients in the Philippines”, we shall be talking about violation of women’s rights not by the government but by the general medical community. …

     The war in Vietnam came to a close gradually through a series of strategic acts carried out by the South Vietnamese Government with the support of the United States as well as the Communist supported North Vietnam.  These events took place between 1969, beginning with the election of Richard …