Annotated Bibliography
BSHS/345 Diversity and Special Populations

Annotated Bibliography
Arab Culture: Learn about Arab etiquette and protocols. (2004). In Planet Egypt online. Retrieved from http://www.planetegypt.co.uk/samoora.shtml
This article discusses the difference between Arab, Middle-Eastern and Muslim people. The author talks about the region in which a person is from, as well as language and religion is what determines which group one would identify with. The history and cultures of Arabic people are provided in this article.
Cacho, L. M. (2001). Asian Americans. University of Hawaii Press
The article discusses the relationships between Asian Americans and their families. The author explains how they have to deal with certain stereotypes in order to succeed in a place where they are Americans, but still considered to be foreigners. The article is a good resource for understanding how Asian Americans feel in a country where so many barriers are placed upon them.
Caroll, S.R. (1994, December). Why poor black children succeed or fail. Chicago Tribune. Retrieved from http://www.chicagotribune.com/africanamericancultue
The conceptual article begins with the broad discussion about African American culture. It projects today’s youth and the inconsistency of what Americans idolize as equality in school systems. It discusses the present’s findings of family and individual studies that factor in the high and low achieving African-American students. It schemes the risk factors that are associated with the group of disadvantage kids and why it is important to identify them earlier on. These factors are to include those who are born with low birth rate, the home environment and low socioeconomic statue. The author describes how the aspects of their culture and home life have an impact on the child success. The Research graphed in this article displays that children who were more exposed to the afterschool or neighborhood programs were most likely to succeed in school. Included in the article were the different percentages of curricula offered in this types of settings and the number of kids who retain them. It also showed the success rate of these specified groups along with other ethnicities. Thus one could come to believe that the success of these students was because of the extra after school promoted programs. Studies were done on African American adolescents and proved that those who were involved in these curriculums were more in tuned with classroom environment and progressed efficiently. The author also promotes the approach and behaviors must develop in order to have progression in school. Majority of single family backgrounds are left with the decisions to leave their kids at home with either an older siblings or sometimes alone. This creates a lack of attention to school with parents who have other priorities and worries with everyday life necessities. Caroll states the studies done was primarily to evaluate and examine this qualitative study. Carroll promotes the need for schools to deploy resources for families. This should include the representation of the communities and service agencies to promote social, mental, and academic needs to these students. These services could potentially change the statistics and of African American inner-city youth and Carroll believes these programs could boost the number of successors.
Eisenstat, S. A., M.D., & Bancroft, L., B.A. (1999). Domestic violence. The New England Journal of Medicine, 341(12), 886-892. Retrieved from http://search.proquest.com/docview/223942500?accountid=458
This article describes the psychological mentality behind domestic violence perpetrators. Essentially, domestic violence is played as a power and control game with perpetrators and victims. Patterns of abuse are acknowledged as learned behavior, or acted out when an individual has experienced a similar traumatic experience. The article explains the escalation process, psychological aspects, and economic breakdowns; while also covering the specific disorders that can be gained during a domestic violence situation. Essentially, the summary defines the study of the different types of unhealthy relationships; as well as informing the victim of the potential signs and warnings of an offender. Informing individuals of the potential dangers of perpetrators may help to decrease the numbers in cases involving domestic disputes. E.W. (2015). Setting the record straight. Waashington, DC: Muslim Americans. Retrieved from http://www.economist.com
The author explains how not all Muslims are extremist, and in fact many Muslims today denounce radical Islam. The article discusses the hate and stereotypes that come with being Arabic or Muslim, due to radical Islamic groups. This piece is calling for Muslim Americans to help educate others about the difference in Islam and radicals in an effort to help stop some of the hate that is bestowed on to Muslims in the United States.
History.com Staff. (2015, March). Native American cultures. History Channel. Retrieved from http://www.history.com/topics/native-american-history/native-american-cultures
This article provided a history into Native American Cultures. It started from the very beginning in the 15th century. These are specified facts into Native Americans whom were living on American lands before Christopher Columbus. It stipulated the division in cultures of each parts of the world. It stated each descendant, articulation and description of each culture from the southwestern cultures to the subarctic. The History of Native Americans and the land they had proclaimed before it was wrongfully retained. The History Channel article conveys each cultures purpose and the trades they provided. It sums up the different types of cultures and the description of the acts to which led to their demise and to Native American new settled homes within government reservations
National Institute on Drug Abuse. (2014). Drug Facts: Understanding Drug Abuse and
Addiction. Retrieved from http://drugabuse.gov
This article gives a detailed and emotional overview of specific dynamics surrounding drugs and addiction. There is a description of what drug abuse is and how people become addicted to specific types of drugs. Although drug abuse can be simply identified as a physical sickness; the article suggests addiction affects the brain as well as the body. The National Institute on Drug abuse website gives a summary on how people can become addicted easily. There are three major aspects that can cause one person to become addicted; while some do not become addicted at all. These aspects are: biology, environment, and development. The information provided is essential when learning the surrounding issues behind addiction. The information given within the article can help individuals become aware of the phases recognized as addiction, and how to pinpoint the weaknesses within the addict to provide the appropriate help needed.
Native American culture. (2015). Retrieved from http://indians.org/articles/native-american culture.html
When it comes to understanding Native American culture it is important to find information that is completely accurate. This site offers a variety of articles and facts on the Native American culture. The article gives great detail about different areas of the Native American culture. For example, the article discusses Native American artwork, clothing, totem poles, and their religious beliefs.
Navarro, M. (2012, January). For many Latinos, race identity is more culture than color. NY Times. Retrieved from http://www.nytimes.com
The writer of this article delivers her research in the origin of the Latin ethnicity. It is apparent that the Navarro is trying to explain the importance of census deliverance and the overall population groups. Each year the Census Bureau spends millions of dollars trying to identify and label groups in our country. When asked what box to check, more and more Latino groups are checking the “other” box because of the diversity of Latinos and the mix with Hispanic. The author provides a description and brief looks on how the governments conception of identity in the census does not fit them. According to the research done in this article, the census is having issues trying to get Latinos to check a “box”. People are not understanding the importance that census serves in the attempts to determine the voting populations, and monitoring racial discrepancies with employment, health and education. Most Latinos who do not come from a Hispanic background are choosing to label themselves as white. The censure lacks the proper number as to the Latin community. Critics of the census argue that we need to step away from this 18th century type of labeling and just except the nation’s diversity. Either that or change the way the questions are portrayed on the census to ensure the Latino community can properly check their appropriate race. Navarro questions different interviews with Latinos who come from a multi –race background and tries to show examples of how it can be challenging to provide accurate census. She expresses her beliefs in how census is important, but that ultimately America is going to have to come to a conclusion that the people are one of itself. The multi-diversity is becoming the abundant of America. The Census needs to adapt to the changes to fit this change in order to effectively read accurately and serve its purpose.
Nichols, J. M. (2014). Huffington Post. Retrieved from http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/10/15/gay-couple-kissing-taxi_n_5983188.html
Huffington Post is a great resource for many different articles and stories, especially when it comes to discussing the issues with gay and lesbian discrimination; this specific article discusses a gay couple that was kicked out of a cab by the driver because they were kissing in the back of the cab. The driver apparently has issues with gay people and was offended when the couple was sharing their love and affection for each other in public.
Matza, M. Philadelphia Inquirer. (2014). Asian American stereotypes rebutted: A report on the Phila. Asian community finds some are struggling to meet critical needs.
The author talks about disaggregating Asians by their ethnicities and finding that there are many on the low end of the spectrum when it comes to poverty, education, and social status. The myth exist that all Asians are hard workers and math whizzes. The article discusses the ability of the Asian American population to have a political voice. This is a great article which put to rest some of the stereotypes of Asians, and allows for more to be done for this large community in Philadelphia. Investments need to be made to better living and education amongst some of the Asian communities.
Myths, Hypotheses and Facts Concerning the Origin of Peoples; Origin and Identity of the Arabs: http://www.imninalu.net/myths-Arabs.htm
The writer of this piece provides insight to the reader about myths of the Arabic culture. The article discusses the myths of the different languages that Arabic’s speak and the origin of some of the people, as well as the role of Arabic women in the beginning. Some of the regions were ruled majorly by women. The author identifies the Arabic language as that of Semitic language which consists of Eastern Semitic, Northwestern or Western Semitic, and Southwestern or Southern Semitic.
Robinson, T. E., & Berridge, K. C. (2003). Addiction. Annual Review of Psychology, 54, 25-53. Retrieved from http://search.proquest.com/docview/205819384?accountid=458
This article gives a lengthy summary in regards to addiction and the psychological process in which dependence is formed. An examination of analysis that breaks down the psychological functions is explored; while determining how addiction occurs. There are different phases associated with the addiction process. Some of those phases covered are: how addiction is caused; but more importantly how it affects the human psyche and functioning of the mentality aspect of the mind. The summary helps layout how to view the bigger aspect of the addiction and the brain; perhaps giving the reader a better understanding of how to provide help to the addict.
Said, H. (2014). Aljazeera America. Retrieved from http://america.aljazeera.com/watch/shows/edge-of-eighteen/articles/2014/10/3/trans gender-discrimination.html
Transgender is still a pretty sensitive subject especially when it comes to teens facing transgender issues. This article describes an eighteen year old male who struggled to tell his father that he is transgender. It also discusses why his father had such a hard time hearing that his son is different from other eighteen year old boys. This article also lists statistic information regarding transgender discrimination. For example, harassment is the highest form of discrimination that transgender face.
Semitic Languages. (2015). Encyclopaedia Britannica online. Retrieved from http://www.britannica.com
This article breaks down the different regions and groups who identify with the Semitic Language. The members of the Semitic group are spread throughout North Africa, Southwest Asia, and the Middle East. The entry provides information that is helpful in understanding the different languages of Arabic people and how the people communicate.
Smith, MA, M. (2015). Domestic Violence and Abuse. Retrieved from http://helpguide.org
According to the article, Smith (2005); describes the extreme and low undercurrents of domestic violence. Domestic violence victims have an increased size of resources available to them when needed. The article breaks down the cause of domestic violence, steps in getting out of the situation, and warning signs to look for if one feels they are in an unsafe predicament. Different types of abuse are explored; while tactics are exposed of different forms of perpetrators. This article is essential to women and men that may feel abuse is taking place but may not know there are resources available. The author goes into detail in regards to how victims are tricked into believing that they are the problem. In actual fact, the offender has the problem; both psychologically and emotionally. Smith, MA (2005) encourages individuals to speak out against abuse to live healthy and emotionally stable lives.
Sullivan, A. The end of gay culture. (2005, October). New Republic, (2-7). Retrieved from: http://www.newrepublic.com/article/politics/the-end-gay-culture
This article was a very complex and emotionally reflection on how the author felt about the dying gay culture. His explanation of changes that have occurred from the 90’s to new day reflect on the way people perceive gay relationships. He refers to the gay culture dying because of the current standing that gay are allowed to be wed. He references the town that once was filled with gay culture and starving artists. This town is no longer prominent for gay culture, but yet gays and lesbians still fill the streets with different values and now raising families. The article sums up what gay culture once was and their fight for identity. Sullivan expresses his viewpoints on how gay culture is viewed now and the realization that although gays and lesbians will still accrue, the open door to “new day revolution” will forever change the distinction between straight and gay/lesbians.
Shwartz, W. (1999). Ericdigest.org. Retrieved from http://www.ericdigests.org/1999-4/arab.htm
Ithaca College has a number of articles that pertain to Arab Americans. This article discusses some of the struggles that Arab Muslim children face in private American schools. For example, the stereotypes that is associated with Muslims, along with racism, and lack of information about their history and culture.