http://pewhispanic.org/factsheets/factsheet.php?FactsheetID=35
the above website looks at the immigration of latino's into america. howerver not just immigration but just the numbers and influence on the country as a whole, including projections of ilegal immigration.
http://www.alternet.org/election08/87266/
this website deals with Hilary Clinton, after her recent dissapointment being pipped by Obama, it talks about her future ambitions and about herself in general.
http://media.www.beaconnewspaper.com/media/storage/paper540/news/2002/04/09/Opinion/American.Consumerism.Knows.No.Bounds-232235.shtml
the website provided her talks in depth about American consumerism, dealing with advertising campaigns as well as statistics, the title of the page provides the theme for the whole document, "American Identity Knows no Bounds"
Friday, June 6, 2008
Thursday, June 5, 2008
Western Settlement:
http://www.pbs.org/weta/thewest/people/s_z/stanford.htm
Leland Stanford originally from New York moved west to California where he became a successful businessman and set up California's Central Pacific railroad along with four other men.
His journey to the west was one of success.
This site is a short biography of his life and his success in the West.
Leland Stanford originally from New York moved west to California where he became a successful businessman and set up California's Central Pacific railroad along with four other men.
His journey to the west was one of success.
This site is a short biography of his life and his success in the West.
Sunday, June 1, 2008
Consumerism in America
I came across the following site, which talks about how consumerism and marketing has ruined the true meaning behind holidays such as christmas, halloween, and valentines day. Instead of the meaning of being with your family and reuniting to celebrate the true meaning of christmas, it has changed in to a marketing scheme, where you are made to spend money to support the economy.
One of the main issues which this site covers is post 9/11- a tragic event which touched the hearts of every one in the world. However, the country seemed to pick it self up with in a matter of days after the attack. Suddenly t shirts were being printed, and bumper stickers were being printed to advertice september 11. The tragedy had turned in to a marketing scheme.
The idea of being wealthy and having everything, even if you don't really need it has swept so many young peoples aspirations. Instead of having aspirations to go in to something they really enjoy, their first initial thought is 'money.' I want to grow up and be ritch, own the coolest car and just have everything i will ever need in life. Life is now materialised.
Buying clothes is a big issue- spending up to $70 on a pair of jeans, for a piece of fabric. To fit in with the latest look costs money.
In today's society, it could be argued that money is what drives America to promote it's identity.
http://www.leland.k12.mi.us/spring04/wright04_1.html
One of the main issues which this site covers is post 9/11- a tragic event which touched the hearts of every one in the world. However, the country seemed to pick it self up with in a matter of days after the attack. Suddenly t shirts were being printed, and bumper stickers were being printed to advertice september 11. The tragedy had turned in to a marketing scheme.
The idea of being wealthy and having everything, even if you don't really need it has swept so many young peoples aspirations. Instead of having aspirations to go in to something they really enjoy, their first initial thought is 'money.' I want to grow up and be ritch, own the coolest car and just have everything i will ever need in life. Life is now materialised.
Buying clothes is a big issue- spending up to $70 on a pair of jeans, for a piece of fabric. To fit in with the latest look costs money.
In today's society, it could be argued that money is what drives America to promote it's identity.
http://www.leland.k12.mi.us/spring04/wright04_1.html
Feminism
I have also looked in to how the children's doll 'barbie' has been an icon of American identity for a while now. At first it started off as a 'blonde hair, blue eyed model figured doll'- who was an inspiration to all little girls of America. The doll soon became a popular toy, and expanded around the world and became a favourite toy for every girl in the world.
Under the role of Feminism- many appose the barbie doll as it symbolises a passive female stereotype and a concentration on female body image and glamour. The doll has been created to have the perfect body, perfect structure and perfect boobs.
On the other hand, she did symbolise how women can be independent, and was a symbol for women who wanted to live their lives as single and successful women. Ken did not come on the scene until 1961 - three years later. Barbie was rich, clever, independent and never married. She kept herself supported in a lifestyle that permitted much flexibility and freedom.
from a site i found, i quote: "you can now purchase many Barbies with different personalties, enactments and careers, including doctors, astronauts, presidential candidates (white and African American) and - it is rumoured - this year there will be a Dentist Barbie"
Such creations of different barbie dolls gives the impression that feminism is now dead due to its success in the possibilities and oppurtunities women of a America have in this day and age. Every little girl wants to be like barbie, and now that it comes in a variety of colours concerning race, different hair styles and job oppurtunities, it plays as the perfect role model for every little girl globaly.
Under the role of Feminism- many appose the barbie doll as it symbolises a passive female stereotype and a concentration on female body image and glamour. The doll has been created to have the perfect body, perfect structure and perfect boobs.
On the other hand, she did symbolise how women can be independent, and was a symbol for women who wanted to live their lives as single and successful women. Ken did not come on the scene until 1961 - three years later. Barbie was rich, clever, independent and never married. She kept herself supported in a lifestyle that permitted much flexibility and freedom.
from a site i found, i quote: "you can now purchase many Barbies with different personalties, enactments and careers, including doctors, astronauts, presidential candidates (white and African American) and - it is rumoured - this year there will be a Dentist Barbie"
Such creations of different barbie dolls gives the impression that feminism is now dead due to its success in the possibilities and oppurtunities women of a America have in this day and age. Every little girl wants to be like barbie, and now that it comes in a variety of colours concerning race, different hair styles and job oppurtunities, it plays as the perfect role model for every little girl globaly.
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