The scapegoat

Arts & media   |   Journalism   |   Term papers   |   05/17/2009   |   .doc   |   6 pages
Document abstract : « On the group; On the victim. Conclusion; Indicative bibliography. The scapegoat in religion INTRODUCTION / DEFINITION Traditionally, a scapegoat was a goat that ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Emergence context. Mimetic violence: Rene Girard. Determination of good and evil. The scapegpat identification. Choosing of scapegoat. A good scapegoat. The impact of sacrifice. On the group. On the victim. Conclusion. Indicative...»

Was Arendt's pessimism about modern liberal society justified?

Philosophy & literature   |   Humanities/philosophy   |   Term papers   |   01/12/2009   |   .doc   |   7 pages
Document abstract : « understanding . But perhaps the theory of the Scapegoat as exposed by René Girard in his book Violence and Holiness can here cast some light. ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. The starting point of her reasoning.. Ardent and totalitarianism.. Her claim that totalitarianism lacked rationality.. Universal pessimism about life.. Totalitarian terror.. Her attempt to free herself from all precedents. . Her...»

The debate on the trial and the condemnation of Louis XVI during the 18th century and their consequences

History & geography   |   Modern history   |   Term papers   |   03/13/2006   |   .doc   |   8 pages
Document abstract : « Moreover, according to the scapegoat theory, the death of the king would trigger the birth of the republic with the destruction of the sacred. ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The debate on the trial and the condemnation of Louis XVI during the 18th Century and their consequences. Anger towards the King . Xenophobia's role. The storming of the royal palace of the Tuileries . The important disagreements . The...»

The value of using ‘Critical Reflection' as a teaching tool

Social studies   |   Educational studies   |   Term papers   |   04/13/2009   |   .doc   |   7 pages
Document abstract : « in the process Others needs may be more urgent Personal needs may not be the priority for the group Need to adhere to ground rules May be scapegoat May develop ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The case of reflective learning. Critical reflection (reflective practice). The reflective process. Some issues regarding the mentor of reflective practice . Role modeling. Assessment. Con...»

Radicalization of the French Revolution, from 1789 to the end of 1794

History & geography   |   Modern history   |   Term papers   |   01/13/2009   |   .doc   |   5 pages
Document abstract : « Even if this rise in the price of bread was due to bad weather conditions, people made the monarchy the scapegoat for their dreadful living conditions. ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Discussing the radicalization of the French Revolution.. La Prise de la Bastille by Jacques Godechot.. Violence in the French Revolution.. The rise in the price of bread.. Economic questions.. The conception of liberty and...»

Does culture need to be protected from the effects of globalization? An essay with the French example

Political science   |   Social sciences   |   Term papers   |   05/12/2009   |   .doc   |   25 pages
Document abstract : « From the company who goes abroad because of cheaper costs to the junky food that we like to eat, Globalization seems to be the perfect scapegoat for every ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Abstract. Introduction. Methodology. Setting up a literature review. The research methodology. Why a questionnaire?. Limits of this solution. Litterature review. Definitions. International business and globalization. Trading as a beginning. Cultural...»

The African-American cinema: Between protest and integration

Arts & media   |   Film studies   |   Term papers   |   01/13/2009   |   .doc   |   4 pages
Document abstract : « manipulated by the Blacks. The film gathers the white community against an ideal scapegoat: the Black population. The happy ending ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. The Birth of a Nation (1915).. A eulogy of racism.. A worship of the KKK.. The birth of the Black cinema: a protest against 'the Birth of a Nation'.. Guess's who's coming to dinner (1967).. An 'immaculate' Black.. An incarnation of...»

The democratic deficit of the EU and the European political integration from a French perspective

Political science   |   European union   |   Term papers   |   05/07/2009   |   .doc   |   14 pages
Document abstract : « of such expressions as Brussels imposes us to do such policy so we don t have the choice which are hypocritical and make EU endorse the role of the scapegoat. ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. EU at a turning point: New challenges and reflections about its future. The decline of neo-functionalism: A 'global turbulence'. The importance of current EU-linked issues implying stronger democratic requirements. Flexibility: A...»

The American reality: Life in the working class

Social studies   |   Sociology   |   Term papers   |   05/19/2009   |   .doc   |   19 pages
Document abstract : « Working-class white Americans sometimes use blacks as a safe scapegoat, an acceptable target onto whom they can displace their hostility, vent their rage and ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Marx's description of the working-class . Intra-family relationships between parents. A study of poor single mothers by Edin and Kefalas . Relationships with children. Networks of care. Role of extended family. The role of...»

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