...Soldiers in the U.S. Army Redemptive Purpose: To show the importance of instilling the Army Values in young Soldiers, so that perhaps, they will have a base from which to teach the next generations values to guide them morally. Introduction: I. Attention-getter These two items I am going to show you in a minute I am sure you have all seen at one time or another. Please take a moment and think about what type of feelings these bring about. II. Establish Credibility I am responsible for the moral and ethical behavior of not just my own children but for any Soldier that is placed under my leadership. III. Purpose Statement As the father of my children and leader of Soldiers. I must ensure that they have the right values to steer them morally through our world. I have instilled my family’s values in my children from an early age. As for the Soldiers I am trying to instill the Army Values , sometimes this is difficult because some Soldiers have been raised for the last 18yrs or more with their family values that may be in contrast the Army Values. IV. Preview Statement America is suffering from a moral decline. The decline has been fueled by the “re-shaping” of the family and individual values. Americans have become acceptant of many things in the media world that would not have been accepted during our Grandparents youth. Our youth have become more aggressive and desensitized to violence and...
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...the same degree he possesses his hapless daughters” (Hirsch 1999, p.153). Cross’ orchestration of a vast conspiracy to deceive the public and benefit himself was received by audiences in 1974 as reminiscent of the Watergate scandal, as did the film’s paranoid, cynical attitude towards all figures of authority (Hirsch 1999, p.153). Thus, the film provokes cultural conversation about political corruption as a crime. Through Gittes, Polanski further criticises the dominant patriarchal attitudes of the 1930s and the domestic violence associated with it. The sleuth’s use of violence, slapping Evelyn around until she finally admits to Katherine’s full identity, confronts the audience, positioning them to condone his actions. Moreover, the inclusion of ‘Curly’s’ wife, shown with a heavily bruised face after being beaten by her husband who discovered her infidelity, and Cross’ incestuous relationship with Evelyn, reinforce the positioning of domestic violence and violence against women as a crime. Thus, Chinatown further challenges the myth that the dominant criminal threat to society is the predatory ‘outsider’ (Welsh et al. 2011, p.458). Rather, it positions crime in the domestic and political sphere, preventing audiences from considering it an ‘outside problem’. As an engaging and skilfully produced crime text, Chinatown immerses the viewer in the narrative world of Los Angeles, 1937. Brock et al. state that “individuals are often drawn into story worlds that are frightening or cheerless”...
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...Theories of Social Movements Relative Deprivation Theory Relative deprivation theory, developed by Denton Morrison (1971) is a more general theory about why individuals join social movements. A person experiences relative deprivation when she feels that she is not receiving her “fair share” of what seems to be available. Therefore, the people who are the worst off are not necessarily the ones experiencing relative deprivation. For instance, research in the Civil Rights movement showed that African Americans who were the most active were not most deprived but were fairly well-off, such as college students or religious leaders but they were the ones who felt the most relatively deprived. Key to the idea of relative deprivation is the notion of expectations, that is, what people think they deserve and want in life. If these expectations are met, people do not experience discontent or relative deprivation. On the other hand, if people compare themselves to their reference groups and find that they have less, they will experience relative deprivation. If an individual feels that everyone else seems to be wealthier or generally seems to have it better, they will experience relative deprivation. A second key to the idea of relative deprivation is the notion of legitimate expectations. Relative deprivation is not simply the idea that people want what everyone else has. It is the idea that they think they deserve it and have a right to it. Therefore, if they do not get what they...
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...1960s and the West On the Tiger’s Back: The Vietnam War History written by the Americans – therefore it is one sided. Also with films – they are not accurate because they are told from the side of the defeaters. Forrest Gump – potted history of post-War America. Highly politicised film. Portrays Vietnam in very particular ways. Vietnamese do not appear in this film. They are absent. Not the only film that you can say that about. Good Morning Vietnam is the one film where Vietnamese feature strongly. American films – Americans feature strongly, not the Vietnamese. This is a familiar trope in Vietnam film. History by the defeated. America is still grappling with this film. Film was controversial when it came. Filtered through Reagan-ite, neo-conservative lens. 60s to blame for subsequent American problems. Central premise of the film – he does whatever he is told throughout the film, and reaps the awards at the end. Achieves the American Dream. He doesn’t ask questions. Undemocratic approach to the world. Robert McNamara, McGeorge Bundy * Bodies, asymmetric war. * War of attrition. * Vietnamese see this as a Civil War – but Americans see this as a Cold War conflict. * They are not fighting the war that they think they’re fighting. * Flexible response. * Dean Rusk, Secretary of State – anti-appeasement philosophy. Advocate of strategic bombing to weaken the enemy, but this does not work. Often ignored by Johnson, fairly marginal figure...
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...Peace Child Don Richardson Online Information For the online version of BookRags' Peace Child Premium Study Guide, including complete copyright information, please visit: http://www.bookrags.com/studyguide-peace-child/ Copyright Information ©2000-2007 BookRags, Inc. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. The following sections of this BookRags Premium Study Guide is offprint from Gale's For Students Series: Presenting Analysis, Context, and Criticism on Commonly Studied Works: Introduction, Author Biography, Plot Summary, Characters, Themes, Style, Historical Context, Critical Overview, Criticism and Critical Essays, Media Adaptations, Topics for Further Study, Compare & Contrast, What Do I Read Next?, For Further Study, and Sources. ©1998-2002; ©2002 by Gale. Gale is an imprint of The Gale Group, Inc., a division of Thomson Learning, Inc. Gale and Design® and Thomson Learning are trademarks used herein under license. The following sections, if they exist, are offprint from Beacham's Encyclopedia of Popular Fiction: "Social Concerns", "Thematic Overview", "Techniques", "Literary Precedents", "Key Questions", "Related Titles", "Adaptations", "Related Web Sites". © 1994-2005, by Walton Beacham. The following sections, if they exist, are offprint from Beacham's Guide to Literature for Young Adults: "About the Author", "Overview", "Setting", "Literary Qualities", "Social Sensitivity", "Topics for Discussion", "Ideas for Reports and Papers". © 1994-2005, by Walton Beacham. All other sections in...
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...its followers to be good. However, throughout human history, factors which bring about conflict and war are those related to politics, economy, society, arms race, colonialism and so on. Similarly, millions have to live and suffer in misery because of religious misunderstandings, disputes and conflicts. A great example of such misinterpretation in the day and age is the most widely discussed issues in the Muslim community is the negative image of Islam in the global media, an issue that was cause for concern even before 9/11. Nevertheless, “in this light it is wholly understandable that, in the aftermath of the brutal attacks of September 11, many in the west and in the Muslim world are appalled by the fact that the mass-murderer perpetrated on that day is being hailed by some Muslims as an act of Jihad”1. While appeals to the media for accuracy and fairness continue, newspaper headlines regularly print the words “Islam” and “Muslim” next to words like “fanatic,” “fundamentalist,” “militant,” “terrorist” and “violence.” Uses of the term “Jihad” in television programs and films are also illustrative. Therefore, this problematic subject leads to a subsequent question; what really is Jihad? After all, there is a great deal of confusion in the West regarding the meaning of Jihad and the role it is playing in shaping the Muslim world. Indeed, it has acquired a pejorative connotation in the minds of many Westerners. The purpose of this discussion is to present an accurate understanding...
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...FALL 15 FALL 15 Martin Luther King, Jr.: Charismatic Leadership in a Mass Struggle Dr. Mark Allen Organizational Behavior/Leadership (MBA-552) Harkaran Singh Hara & Aras Azarbay Martin Luther King, Jr.: Charismatic Leadership in a Mass Struggle Dr. Mark Allen Organizational Behavior/Leadership (MBA-552) Harkaran Singh Hara & Aras Azarbay 08 Fall 08 Fall Abstract The paper examines the myths associated with the life and leadership of Martin Luther King, Jr. during the African-American Civil Rights movements of 1950s and 1960s and scrutinizes King’s depiction by the mass media as the sole significant leader of the struggle. It also examines the charismatic label associated with King’s name, his exceptional oratory skills and also his weaknesses as leader. The paper further discusses the contributions of King towards the civil rights struggle and also suggests us not to forget the contributions of leaders to the movement and the social factors which led to King’s rise. It also suggests some lessons we can learn from King’s life and relates his beliefs and methods to various scholarly works. Finally, it reflects upon the role of charismatic leadership and how it relates with transformational leadership styles in today’s business environment. About the Author This article which was originally published in the Journal of American History, 1987 is written by Dr. Clayborne Carson, who is a professor of American History at the...
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...Islam to all mankind. Furthermost, after the 9/11 attacks the western mass media changed the fundamental philosophy Islam carried and turned the religion into national spotlight. Even thought it is far from accurate, but many people based on the dastardly acts of those claimed themselves Muslims and blamed Islam main cause of the terrorism act in the global. This devastating event caused many to developed a hate for Muslims and condemned them as an extremisms, terrorist and wicked humans that are threat to the country and the world. That event not only changed the American society but it also shaped the lives of the Muslims communities for the worse. Every since 9/11 attacks, Muslim-Americans started to feel discrimination, isolation and being perceived as terrorist. Prothero described in the book, “the Islam beings in the imagination, more specifically in that corner of the imagination colonized by fear. It has been a religion of on-again, off-again obsession of westerners for centuries, (26).” American’s saw Islam as inherently militant and violence belief that is danger to national security. Despite all of those confusion and misconception built upon this religion, Islam as many Muslims describe it, is a religion that promotes peace, unity and love. Another thing that has been the longest controversy in western society that was misinterpreted, questioned and undermined its mythology by the western media were the Jihad and Sharia law (Islamic law) principles. After the 9/11 attacks...
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...to their family. The thought of hurting their family becomes more important than their desire to eliminate the problem by disclosing the wrong-doing of the abuser. By suppressing the abuse, the victim continues to be victimized for years. Many times, the individual becomes subject to other types of abuse later in life and may become an offender themselves. Needless to say, the church is the most susceptible place for sexual offenders. The church is normally considered a place of safety, refuge, healing, and strength for each individual and family to include sexual perpetrators. The church’s desire is to show love, support, forgiveness, and build trust with people in their congregation. There is a belief among Christians that Christ’s redemptive blood has the power to change anyone. Christians forget and forgive the past, and look forward to the individual being a productive member of the congregation. Deepak Reju says, “A degree of healthy skepticism is necessary to keep sexual predators at bay. In protecting our kids, we want to strike a balance between genuine hope in God and a realistic outlook on the depravity of human beings.” Without question, the congregation should be keen, vigilant, and realistic in dealing with sexual behavior in the church. Preventing Sexual Abuse Sexual abuse is a widespread problem globally that does not only affect families and communities, but churches as well. Karen McLintock says, “We have an epidemic of sexual abuse in the church in this...
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...------------------------------------------------- FASCISM ------------------------------------------------- Etymology The term fascismo is derived from the Latin word fasces. The fasces, which consisted of a bundle of rods that were tied around an axe which symbolises strength through unity: a single rod is easily broken, while the bundle is difficult to break. Moreover, Fasces was an ancient Roman symbol of the authority of the civic magistrate. They were carried by his lictors and could be used for corporal and capital punishment at his command. The word fascismo also relates to political organizations in Italy known as fasci, groups similar to guilds or syndicates. Definition +"Everything in the State, nothing outside the State, nothing against the State" - Mussolini +The only official definition of Fascism comes from Benito Mussolini, the founder of fascism, in which he outlines three principles of a fascist philosophy. 1."Everything in the state". The Government is supreme and the country is all-encompasing, and all within it must conform to the ruling body, often a dictator. 2."Nothing outside the state". The country must grow and the implied goal of any fascist nation is to rule the world, and have every human submit to the government. 3."Nothing against the state". Any type of questioning the government is not to be tolerated. If you do not see things our way, you are wrong. If you do not agree with the government, you cannot be allowed to live and...
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...metamorphosis since its 1970’s inner-city inception. Some of the original artists like Kurtis Blow chose to lament everyday life in the ghettos. Others, Sugar Hill Gang among them, took a more dance inspired approach to the music. But for both these and other artists from the early years of rap through the late 1980’s including KRS-One, Public Enemy, Queen Latifah and LL Cool J, fast beats and socially relevant lyrics were among the primary components of the music. By the 1990’s a new face of rap music emerged. It began with Ice T and later gained popularity with artists such as NWA (Niggaz Wit Attitude) whose first album shocked and titillated the rap world with their obscene lyrical content and unabashed “gangsta” style, since then dubbed by the media as “gangsta rap.” Despite the growing acceptance of Hip-hop within white America and the middle class, Hip-hop is, at times understandable, also under siege. Comments made on rap or Hip-hop by Bill O'Reilly, popular talk show host on the Fox News Channel solidify that: Did you know that in 1999...
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...Scott Hicks is the epitome of ingenious when it comes to channelling his creativity into his wonderful creations. Some attributes of Hicks directorial style demonstrated in my chosen visual text Shine include camera work, music, and the terrifyingly subtle use of lighting to develop the atmosphere and create apprehension in the audience. On the contrary, Stephen Chow’s ostentatious special effects, camera work, lighting and sound in Kung Fu Hustle in no way waned to present the same ideas and rivet the audience on to the end of their seats to witness the anticipated metamorphosis of antagonist to protagonist. In Shine, Hicks’ concoction of multiple cinematic techniques effectively portray the idea of the change and the transition from the suppression of the individual to the strength of the individual. Hicks’ use of specific techniques helps the audience learn more about Peters Authoritarian mindset and further develops the oppression felt by David’s character whilst portraying the idea of change. This enables the audience to understand the more complex underlying themes in the film and makes the audience more aware to the specific role of each character in the film and how they are all intertwined with each other at a deeper level. Consequently, it successfully challenges us, the audience, to consider how we might have felt in David’s situation and helps us draw conclusions about the nature of relationships and family dynamics. A scene, in Shine, that Hicks uses cinematic...
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...Day 1 Day 1 There is a tiny flame flickering in the west of Russia, near Ukraine. Only 50 Adyghe believers hold the light for 120,000 of their Muslim countrymen. Their forbearers once embraced Christianity, but they became converts to Islam through the intermingling with the people of neighboring countries where they fled for their lives in the 1860s. More recently Islam was completely accepted when they instituted sharia law. They are rich in outreach, having been adopted by several churches. They have a New Testament and Children’s Bible translated into their language, the JESUS Film, and literature in their language. But still, there has been no church planted. The few Adyghe believers attend a Russian Baptist Church and are being assimilated into the ranks and culture of the Russians rather than flowering in their own setting. This limits the outreach to their own people. * Pray that the veil will be lifted from the eyes of the Adyghe people. * Pray also that they will see the truth and put their faith in Christ alone. * Pray that the Lord will send long-term missionaries to form relationships with the Adyghe, and that key leaders will be raised up among the Adyghe people who will boldly proclaim the gospel. * Pray that God will use Christians in Ukraine to reach out to the West Circassians. Day 2 Day 2 Isolated! That is how the Aghul people are described in the Joshua Project website. They live in a very mountainous region. Where there are mountains...
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...The Hunger Games: Action-film feminism is catching fire Lisa Schwarzbaum Burning up Jennifer Lawrence’s Katniss Everdeen is both strong and vulnerable – a new kind of action heroine who has powered The Hunger Games: Catching fire to a $158m US debut. (Lionsgate) Jennifer Lawrence’s Katniss Everdeen is a new type of female action film icon, and moviegoers should be very excited about that, writes Lisa Schwarzbaum. As Catching Fire ignites on movie screens around the world, this is what we know about the 21st Century heroine called Katniss Everdeen: she is strong but also soft. She is brave but she has doubts. She is a phenomenal fictional creation, yet is real enough that moviegoers can draw inspiration from her values, her resourcefulness, and her very human inner conflicts. And she is played by Jennifer Lawrence, who appears not only to be handling her current duties as Hollywood’s finest model of well-adjusted millennial female stardom but doing so with charm. Everdeen and Lawrence: golden girls both. Personified in Lawrence’s lithe movements and cool, focused gaze, Katniss is a brave, resourceful and independent-minded fighter; but she is also a troubled and vulnerably guilt-ridden human being. Nina Jacobson, the producer of the Hunger Games film franchise, puts it this way: “She is a singular heroine in that the burden of survival weighs on her. She has a ton of survivor’s guilt. And she keeps surviving.” Girl on fire It is strange that behaving like a well-adjusted...
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...Wiki Loves Africa: share African cultural fashion and adornment pictures with the world! Fascism From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia For the original version of the ideology developed in Italy, see Italian Fascism. For the book edited by Roger Griffin, see Fascism (book). "Fascist" redirects here. For the insult, see Fascist (insult). Part of a series on | Fascism | | Core tenets[show] | Topics[show] | Ideas[show] | People[show] | Literature[show] | Organizations[show] | History[show] | Lists[show] | Variants[show] | Related topics[show] | * Fascism portal * Politics portal | * v * t * e | Fascism /ˈfæʃɪzəm/ is a form of radical authoritarian nationalism[1][2] that came to prominence in early 20th-century Europe. Influenced by national syndicalism, fascism originated in Italy during World War I, in opposition to liberalism, Marxism, and anarchism. Fascism is usually placed on the far-right within the traditional left–right spectrum.[3][4] Fascists saw World War I as a revolution. It brought revolutionary changes in the nature of war, society, the state, and technology. The advent of total war and total mass mobilization of society had broken down the distinction between civilian and combatant. A "military citizenship" arose in which all citizens were involved with the military in some manner during the war.[5][6] The war had resulted in the rise of a powerful state capable of mobilizing millions of people to serve on the front lines or provide economic...
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