Shock jocks: Ethnic humor's no joke for amateurs

Article Abstract:

Professional comedians develop a sense of how far they can go to get a laugh without crossing the line into language that the audience perceives as insulting rather than funny. A historical account of the use of ethnic humor in American comedy is presented.

History

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Shock jocks: Is ethnic and racial humor dangerous?

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An argument against the use of ethnic humor states it is harmful to members of the targeted groups as well as to society as a whole, while a supporter of ethnic humor claims such ironic humor is what holds a multiethnic society together.

Public affairs, Social aspects, Berger, Arthur Asa, Rappoport, Leon

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Students under stress: Do American students get too much homework?

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A debate on whether American students are burdened by excess homework is presented.

Authors, Writers, Students, College teachers as authors, Student workload, Kalish, Nancy, Cooper, Harris M.

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