Historical subject

of the ’80s and the beginning of the ‘90s, there was a growing concern with gender systems. In discussing the autonomy of the ‘gender order’ some theorists argued for external factors as the catalyst for changes in gender systems: either external historical factors, the economy or class relations. Connell found herself on the opposite side of this argument and tried to establish ‘the laws of motion’ of gender systems. The concept of ‘hegemonic masculinity’ was employed as a direct critique of…

technology’s history would also have to be explored in the social and cultural context’s. Therefore, they compiled essays that reflected not only technology’s historical significance, but also its cultural and social importance. The work is divided into four sections. The first deals with the interconnection between technology and society, as well as historical examples of their mutual influence. For instance, the last essay in the section by John G. Burke explores how society can control the…

revisions to history. This would complicate the ever-growing trend to whitewashed history, and lose this piece of Hollywood foundation due to its troubling nature. Yet, its troubling nature, and flawed narrative gives it all the more value as an historical artifact that cannot be forgotten simply because it is…

The definition of postmodern has been a “subject of much debate” throughout the history of 20th and 21st century (Seldon 197). In the postmodern world, there are no “unity, coherence, and meaning” anymore (199). Jean-François Lyotard explains that the modern attempt to “realize” the reality has failed to convey it and ended to be a mere representation of reality (Lyotard 74). The rules of art are constantly changing as time flies. Lyotard asserts, we are in the age of “slackening” where artistic…

services does your agency provide and which of those does the County fund? Cortland County Historical Society serves as a repository for information related to the history of Cortland County its residents, industries, government and more. We host special events including our 18 lecture Lunch & Learn speaker series, an attic treasure sale, as well as bus trips of historical interest. Cortland County Historical Society also produces publications including: a quarterly newsletter: The Bulletin,…

constructs the reality of the life of the characters and makes it extremely believable, which is underlined by the fact that almost all of the sound in the film is diegetic. It does not necessarily, however, make the film a realistic depiction of its historical…

Aside from the historical evidence pointed out already in the book which give us instant examples of how his rules are true, understanding motives, successes, and failures of kings and leaders and even outcomes of war is possible through a “machiavellian”…

author on the topics of food and food history. The author also grew up on a farm eating food from the family garden (Faigley 269). Having much experience on the subject of food, Laudan effectively argues her position that modern consumers should be grateful for the ability to purchase and eat modified, processed foods. Laudan uses historical aspects of food and the culture surrounding it to effectively convey her argument to readers. She explains how three things vary when food is left…

are fortunate to have it, to remember it, and to care about it, as it is often only the pursuit of money and power. In Rip Van Winkle’s case, he missed out. Life, for him, is needless of historical context. Is he a federalist or a democrat? He says, “I am a poor quiet man, a native of the place, and a loyal subject of the king, God bless him!” The king here is never mentioned by name, which leaves some space to further assume that the Kaatskill mountains reign over him. This idea has greater…

to everyday life? Begin to make ethical answering the first question: what is the moral? To define it: moral actions, moral norms, moral values and moral dilemma. Difference between ethics and morals The use of the word ethics and morals word is subject to various conventions and that each author, time or philosophical use them in different ways. But to distinguish be necessary to name the characteristics of each of these words and their similarities and differences. 1. Characteristics of…