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    I. FREEDOM OF SPEECH Freedom of Speech was developed during the beginning stages of reformation of the United State of America in association of the first 10 amendments of the birth of the U.S. Constitution. Coming from a world of history of war to prove what is considered rights, the new settles of the United States begged to preach their beliefs for liberty and no concern. The new country was at a demand for basic human freedoms and the Bill of Rights were formed. The U.S. Constitution was signed

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    Stereotypes In Sitcoms

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    s of sitcoms, men and women had a stereotypical role in a couple. Over time, the traditional roles of men and women in a couple have evolved to be more realistic to real life. An interesting time in the history of these original gender roles was World War II. When the men of this time went overseas to fight in the Second World War, only the women were left at home, meaning that they had to take the jobs the men had. Women became very large helpers for the war. “As men were needed on the battlefield

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    happiness and mystery. Although Cubans are very “out there” and “alive”, their culture contains great mysteries and Spanish legends as well. Many know Cuba for its contributing celebrities, some examples being Eva Mendes, Camryn Diaz, Soledad O’brien, Desi Arnaz, Christina Milan, and many more. Companioned by its great history, Cuba has beautiful sceneries that attract many tourist, which their hearts fall heavily for Cuba after aquatinted with this outstanding country. Cuba has gone through its fair

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    This is a biography on George Lopez. George Lopez is an American comedian, actor, and talk show host. He is known for starring in his self-produced ABC sitcom George Lopez. His stand-up comedy examines race and ethnic relations, including Mexican American culture. George Lopez was born on April 23, 1961 in Mission Hills, California. George Lopez is 55 years old and live in the Mission Hills in Los Angeles. As a child, he never felt like he belonged anywhere. He was abandoned by his mother and father

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    relationships and marriage was the TV show “I love Lucy”. The show aired in 1951, and it was the first televised show to have an interracial relationship. The TV show starred Lucille Ball as Lucy Ricardo she was an Anglo woman married to Cuban bandleader Desi Arnaz as Ricky Ricardo. Another TV show that was popular and really got people’s attention was the show called “The Jefferson’s” the show premiered in 1975 on a popular channel called CBS. The two married interracial couples were neighbors to the Jefferson’s

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    The Evolution of the American Television Family Television is not just a form of entertainment, but it is an excellent form of study of society’s view concerning its families. This study focuses on the history of television beginning in the early 1950s and will run through present day. It examines the use of racial, ethnic and sexual stereotypes to characterize the players of these shows. The examples assist in tracing what has happened to the depiction of the American family on prime time

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    Ethnic Racial Images

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    action movies such as fast and furious, and television crime drama CSI: Crime Scene Investigation and Dexter. When they play a role in a comedy, they are often the least articulate, worst work ethic, and own the heaviest accent in the whole series. Desi Arnaz as Ricky Ricardo in I Love Lucy had an unparalleled sense of

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    The ideal that anyone can work their way from rags to riches in America is a concept that many argue is still plausible in modern-day society, however prejudices and current events make this idea laughable. It is not so much that the American Dream needs to change but that the people do. This would be achieved most progressively by getting over negative biases and economic ignorance and apathy, and working together as a country of equals, which, in light of recent events, is still not realistically

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    one of mankind’s greatest stories ever told. Undoubtedly, Breaking Bad and I Love Lucy are two of Hollywood’s greatest entertainment monoliths; two spectacular sides of the same coin. The assimilation of Latino culture through the talent work of Desi Arnaz has forever changed the perception of Latinos in cinema, and yet bloodied fists of Tuco seem to cloud the memory of happier, more innocent times. The battle for ethnic equality has been fought for so long, its seems as if a justifiable equilibrium

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    As the second largest cause of death in the world, Tobacco has put itself at the top of social problems. Looking though out history, tobacco was widely accepted in American society as well as all around the world. There were three major changes in society that aided in the transformation of tobacco from a social norm into a major social issue. The major changes of technology enhancement of cigarette production, society’s views on tobacco intake, and the improvements of scientific knowledge on health

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