Introduction: Jazz, an innovative and improvisational musical genre born in the early 20th century, has made an indelible mark on the cultural landscape of the United States. While some critics argue that jazz has had a catastrophic impact on the nation, it is essential to recognize the rich artistic contributions and societal advancements that jazz has brought. This persuasive essay aims to debunk the notion that jazz has been catastrophic, highlighting its transformative influence on music, racial integration, and the...
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Russia, not Germany, mobilized first. Serbia and Russia were backed by France and Britain during the resulting war which was Russia’s anticipated outcome. Although no one nation deserves all responsibility for the outbreak of war, Germany seems to me to deserve the most. It alone had the power to halt the descent to disaster at any time in July 1914 by withdrawing its “blank cheque” which offered support to Austria for its invasion of Serbia. Without Berlin’s encouragement of a...
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Delving into the history of mankind and the nations that existed and still exist, the question arises as to what constitutes a nation. In my opinion, language is one of the strongest factors that make a nation. The role of significance embraced by the aspect of language can be traced through the growth of this or that culture throughout history. A great example is Switzerland. Switzerland presents this idea through its variety of official languages across the country, represented through...
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Unemployment is a term that everyone is familiar with, whether they have experienced it or someone they know has been unemployed. Unemployment is not a pretty term, usually it is a term that is frowned down upon by many people. Unemployment can lead to families having to live day by day on a paycheck. Unemployment can be due to many reasons like a layoff, illness, or a car accident. In Ashland, Kentucky there is two hospitals, one of which is...
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My 7-years-old niece and nephew like to devote their free time immersing into the world of gadgets and gaming. It's hard to draw their attention because at that moment they are unequivocally blanked out from the real world. Well, this problem is not only persistent in my family, but widespread with the kids growing up in this generation. The repercussions of this repetitive behavior are alarming which includes loss of cognitive reasoning, diminution of healthy diet, reduced sleeping hours, restrains...
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Governments commonly wield propaganda as a weapon meant to control. Propaganda is the action of influencing public opinion by omitting or manipulating information (“Propaganda”). Governments of varying ideologies utilize propaganda, and some of the most persuasive and convincing examples are from extreme left or right-wing leaders. Adolf Hitler, Joseph Stalin, and Mao Zedong are all prominent instances of leaders who employed propaganda as one of their main means of control over their people. These specific leaders often used propaganda in...
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Introduction and focus Nobel Peace Prize winner Archbishop Desmond Tutu made the term rainbow nation official after the apartheid era. This term is a symbol of hope, promise and a country that has managed to reconcile after years of racial segregation. Societies historical problems were believed to be conquered through commitment to the ideals of national reconciliation and the rainbow nation. National reconciliation and the idea of the rainbow nation were generally regarded as the main supports of social cohesion...
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Thoughts and beliefs According to writer First Nation people are following their traditional values and beliefs from ancient time. There is no change in their thought about their culture and they have connection with their land to stay in touch with historical events. They have respect not only for their language, family, community and land but also for other culture and nations. They believe that in community work all people are same and show their efforts for a better community....
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This paper aims to emphasize the cinema's role in building and reconstructing a state's nationalism. the paper is divided into three sections. In the first section, with the help of academic sources, I will conceptualize the conceptions of nationalism and popular culture and then attempt to formulate a relationship between these two concepts and examine how they are associated. In the second part, I will clarify the role of cinema within the building and reconstructing the values, behaviors, and artifacts...
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ABSTRACT Nation branding has reached its turning point. The past years have seen a massive growth in the activities and interest in the subject, there have been several publications, studies and consultancy projects. The sad truth is there has been almost no progress in theoretical development which seem to be the most important thing to help move this wonderful idea of branding a nation forward (Fan, 2004, 2006; Dinnie,2007). Due to this nation branding goes on to face a great...
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When I reached the deck, there was a beautiful, bright sky which stung my eyes after so many days below, and I had to squint to see at all. Then I saw it, a sight that would burn itself forever into my memory. Grandpa Giuseppe had told me about Lady Liberty . . . When you see the Statue of Liberty, you will be in America. – Antonio Russo, Wrestling with the Devil Nations are built around shared symbols and...
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'We shape our buildings and afterwards, our buildings shape us” (unquote Winston Churchill) Nation building is the process of the conception of a country that functions, encompassing the bits of a non-functioning one. It’s an evolutionary progression, not revolutionary, as it takes a long period of time. Despite the movement of people from the present to the future, they continue to maintain links from their past, which is what paves the path for this evolution. The beauty of the term...
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Nation-building refers to the process of developing a national identity using the facilities of the state. The aim is the unification of the people in a society with different origins, histories, languages, cultures and religions, within the boundaries of a self-governing state, forming a unified constitutional and legal dispensation. Such examples are the national public education system, an integrated economy, shared symbols and values. This could work towards eradicating the divisions and injustices of the past and foster unity by...
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Achin Bhattacharyya (2019) states that the feeling of nationalism is indispensable to the idea of building a nation. Bahattacharyya (2019) states that apart from religion, sport is the only common thread that binds people together and helps in developing a feeling of patriotism and unity that can counter regional factionalism and sinister design of various separatist forces. There are many examples of when sport brought a nation together such the 1995 Rugby World Cup. According to The South African Government...
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A Constitution is a document which comes into existence primarily when a Nation is formed. Tracing back to the history of governing authority of the State, the inception can be marked from the time when the Divine Power (Almighty) governed the humanitarian society. When, gradually the society started growing, the Divine/ Supreme power was vested the authority in certain chosen humans which came to be known as Kings. When power corrupted these Kings, we witness a chaotic society coming into...
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Introduction India, a name that conjures up images of a vibrant tapestry of cultures, religions, and languages, is not merely a geographic entity but a living testament to the grandeur of civilizations past and present. This essay aims to provide a holistic view of India - its rich history, diverse culture, economic dynamism, and political landscape, and how these dimensions influence the India we know today. India's story is continuity and change, a narrative that encompasses the birth of ancient...
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There are numerous lovely places on earth. They are scattered over the nation. Each site has its claim particular features. A few places have beautiful magnificence in wealth, while many are famous for their architectural wonders. Also, each individual has diverse tastes, choices, and likings. A few individuals appreciate the sight of beautiful magnificence; a few are pulled in towards places of the authentic and archeological interface. Some may be interested in going to places of religious importance. I have...
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I would like to express my thoughts on the topic 'Peace'. Peace, according to Oxford dictionary is a “state of tranquility and calm” or rather a “state of non-violence and no war”. The theory of peace implies solving disputes, difference of opinions and misunderstanding without use of violent methods. Peace is universal. It is seen at various situations and at various levels like individual, national level, etc. At individual level if we practice peace, we can solve our problems amongst...
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Before considering whether the key to international peace is to populate the world with powerful states, the very definition of ‘international peace’ must first be contested. As the concepts of ‘peace’ and ‘power’ are human constructs, every theoretical approach defines them in different terms. Peace is most often considered to be the absence of war between states, or the ability to work through conflicts without resorting to violence. However, peace cannot be considered simply an 'antonym of war’. Thus, to...
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Globalization promotes the flow of goods, services, people, and ideas. This phenomenon has existed for thousands of years as people have been moving around the world trading goods, ideas, and technology with one another. However, technological improvements over the last century have significantly accelerated these exchanges. As such, change is occurring faster and people are questioning whether these changes are good or bad. A major argument in favor of globalization is that globalization’s interconnected factors of increased trade, communication, foreign...
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