Category: Colonialism
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The National Aeronautics and Space Administration: Space Colonization
Introduction It is important to note that with the recent advancements in astrophysics, aerospace engineering, and astronomy, the topic of human space colonization is no longer considered as far-fetched but rather a realistic goal. The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) is actively working on the project of Mars colonization. However, there are concerns about…
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Contesting Laws: Culture, Colonialism, and Land
Introduction The native title has a long history that dates back even before the year 1788 where some sixty thousand Aboriginals inhabited Australia and had their own traditions and laws. However during the latter mentioned year, British colonizers established themselves in Australia, and after101 years in this land, they decided that a doctrine of terra…
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Mission to Mars: Problems of Mars Colonization
It would be challenging for humans to live on Mars for a large number of reasons. Cabrol and Grin (2018) cite low and widely varying temperature, low atmospheric pressure, low water activity, and high ultraviolet and ionizing radiation as the primary causes of the planets inhospitality. To enable life on Mars, it would be necessary…
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NASA and Space Colonization
Sartipi, F., Palaskar, K., Ergin, A., & Rajakaruna, U. (2020). Viable construction technology for habitation on Mars: Fused deposition modelling. Journal of Construction Materials, 1(2), 1-7. Web. The research focuses on proposing the Fused Deposition Modelling (FDM) as the most practical construction process implementable on Mars during colonization. The source is credible because it is…
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First Nations and Colonialism Dismantling
Table of Contents Introduction Discussion Conclusion References Introduction The Coast Salish Peoples originally inhabited the areas where I live, in particular the Tulalip, Snohomish, Stillaguamish, and Sauk-Suiattle Tribes. Their tribal villages were situated in the area around contemporary Surrey and Vancouver B. C. These are the first nations that are indigenous to British Columbia and…
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Colonialism and European Refugee Crisis
Table of Contents A definition of colonialism Aimé Césaire Europe is a sick civilization Summary of current refugee crises in Europe Relation between the current crisis and the legacy of colonialism Works Cited A definition of colonialism Colonialism refers to the arrangement taken by a country or society to take over full or partial…
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NASAs Efforts of Space Colonization: Pros and Cons
Table of Contents Introduction NASA and Mission Space Colonization: Proponent View Space Colonization: Opponent View Conclusion References Introduction It is vital to note that with the recent advancements in astrophysics, aerospace engineering, and astronomy, the topic of human space colonization is no longer considered far-fetched but rather a realistic goal. The National Aeronautics and Space…
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International Development, Colonialism, Social Inequality and Class Stratification
Table of Contents Colonialism Types of colonization Evaluation of colonization Social class stratification Social inequalities International development Works Cited Colonialism This is the situation where a country extends its national sovereignty over land beyond its borders. This is by establishment of settler colonies or administrative representatives in which the native populations are ruled directly or…
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Decolonization as a Response to Racism and Discrimination
Decolonization as a term is often connected to the second half of the 20th century when countries of the Global South gained their formal independence from the colonial powers of Europe. However, according to Norwegian Students and Academics International Assistance Fund (2020), the notion of decolonization is much bigger than that. It refers to the…
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Settler Colonialism and Indigenous Peoples Rights
Table of Contents Abstract Introduction Literature Review Discussion Conclusions Bibliography Footnotes Abstract The Israeli-Palestine conflict remains one of the most inflexible upheavals in the world today. Many Palestinians have been forced to leave their ancestral lands due to the ongoing settler colonialism project promoted by the government of Israel. Using the concepts outlined by Edward…