Essays Tagged: "british character"

Racism - Issues within the Australian Culture.

against the dangerous and 'wily' blacks. Later the fight was against migrants who would dilute the British character of the nation, and undermine the race. (Keegan 1986). This Quote in fact highlight ... ulation of seven million; nearly three quarters of a million were born overseas, the majority being British. Only a small percentage of non- British immigrants had managed to enter before and during t ...

(9 pages) 199 0 4.6 Aug/2003

Subjects: Law & Government Essays > Civil Rights > Black Awareness & Racism

The Ealing Comedies - Making Light of Crime?

erected there: 'here during a quarter of a century many films were made projecting Britain and the British character.'The Ealing comedies have, by critics, been accused of provincial narrow-mindednes ... d of whimsical complacency, making too light of serious subjects such as sex and crime, which later British films would address to critical acclaim.An Ealing comedy is easily characterised. We see wor ...

(10 pages) 42 0 3.0 Mar/2004

Subjects: Art Essays > Film & TV Studies

In-Depth Analysis of the Unification of the American Colonies

eveloped a strong sense of unity and identity as Americans, as they came together to revolt against British oppression, ultimately affecting the development of the American political system, its econo ... s salutary neglect. Eventually, American colonies established their own identity, distinct from the British character, through political, religious, economical, and social means. The separation of the ...

(7 pages) 55 0 3.0 Mar/2006

Subjects: History Term Papers > North American History