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- 1951: Catcher In The Rye - Character
- ... and other erratic behavior, have all attributed to the controversial nature of the novel. Yet the novel is not without its sharp advocates, who argue that it is a critical look at the problems facing American youth during the 1950's. When developing a comprehensive opinion of the novel, it is important to consider the praises and criticisms of The Catcher in the Rye.When studying a piece of literature, it ... of The Catcher in the Rye, is derived from thoughtful and sympathetic insights into both adolescence and adulthood, his use of symbolism, and his idiomatic style, which helped to re-introduce the common idiom to American literature. While the young protagonists of Salinger's stories (such as Holden Caulfield) have made him a longtime favorite of high school and university audiences, establishing Salinger as "the spokesman for the goals and values ... youth during the 1950's" (qtd. in Davis 317), The Catcher in the Rye has been banned continually from schools, libraries, and bookstores due to its profanity, sexual subject matter, and rejection of some traditional American ideals. Robert Coles reflected general critical opinion of the author when he called Salinger "an original and gifted writer, a marvelous entertainer, a man free of the slogans and clichés the rest of us ...
- 1952: Prepubescent Strength Training
- ... the developmental patterns of the children involved. The research in the field has provided feedback regarding the physiological, mental and social effects - negative and/or positive - that strength training influences over prepubescent growth and development. American society has entered into an era in which strength training has become the standard and most popular method of keeping the musculature of the body in aesthetic shape. Fitness centers and personal home gyms have ... strength has been proven to be an important part of health-related fitness and optimal physiological function for children (Thomas, 1993). In addition, two other national organizations, the National Strength and Conditioning Association and the American Orthopedic Society for Sports Medicine have suggested that pre and postpubescent children and young adults can improve their strength and significantly reduce their chance of injury by the use of properly supervised strength training programs (Dunn et al, 1988). A similar report written by the American Physical Therapy Association concluded that the poor physical conditioning of young athletes is most likely the leading cause of injury in youth sports. They concluded their study by emphasizing the fact that a properly ...
- 1953: Abortion
- ... In 1985, a Newsweek poll revealed that 76% of Americans agreed abortion should be legal.2 A wide variety of professional, women’s, and religious groups, such as the National Organization for Women (NOW), the American Medical Association, and the National Association for the Repeal of Abortion Laws (NARAL) endorse legal abortion.3 The majority of churches and religious organizations in the United States support legal abortion.4 These include the United Church of God, Church of the Brethren, Lutheran Church in America, the Unitarian Universalistic Association, the American Baptist Church, the National Council of Jewish Women, Presbyterian Church in the United States, Reformed Church in America, American Friends Service Committee and the Episcopal Church.5 Even the Catholic Church, which normally opposes abortion, makes an exception when the fetus is killed in the process of saving the mother.6 About 83% ...
- 1954: Affirmative Action: Public OPinion vs. Policy
- ... besides affirmative action to level the playing field in certain businesses.And so the disparity in public opinion begins. A racially-divided America creates separate groups, which "Affirmative Action issue taps a fundamental cleavage in American Society" (Gamson and Modigliani 170)--each with their own view of affirmative action on different sides of the line. Government attempts to create policy based upon the voice of the people but affirmative action seems ... same time it had also been praised for its inherent ability to help minorities gets jobs they deserve but could not obtain otherwise. So how do we reach a "happy medium" so-to-speak? In American political culture, it appears as though individualism and egalitarianism are values that find themselves on opposite ends of the political battlefield. In a complex world of political ideology and political culture are sets of values and principles that are widely endorsed by politicians, educators, the media and other opinion leaders that make up the definition of what is to be American (Feldman and Zaller). Some favor the values of individual freedom, especially individual economic freedom, over other values, especially equality and popular sovereignty (egalitarianism). These people are labeled Conservatives. The other side of the spectrum ...
- 1955: From Stalinism To Leninism
- ... the time. One of Stalin's main focuses was on the concept of "socialism in one country" - that is, the focus on the betterment exclusively of his own country rather than on the international communist revolution. "Socialism in one country" began with Lenin. In 1918 Lenin signed the Treaty of Brest-Livtosk, which pulled Russia out of WW1 and surrendered much of the Ukraine to Austria-Hungarian forces ("How Lenin Led ... this time, there was a revolutionary movement in the Ukraine composed of peasants and workers known as the Makhnovist movement. This group needed only the support of Lenin and Russia to launch their own socialist revolution. However, they were not given this support ("How Lenin Led to Stalin"). Clearly, Lenin's focus was on the well-being of Russia rather than the International Communist Movement. He was focused on Socialism in ... necessary to defend his actions. He published an article in April of 1918 in which he stated that "Unquestioning submission to a single will is absolutely necessary for the success of the labor process...the revolution demands, in the interests of socialism, that the masses unquestioningly obey the single will of the leaders of the labor process" ("How Lenin Led to Stalin"). In addition to demonstrating the Leninist ideal of ...
- 1956: Of Mice and Men: Friendship
- ... the friendship between two men. One named George and a disabled man named Lennie. Throughout the book, Steinbeck paints a vivid picture of George and Lennie’s dream, which also happens to be the common American Dream. The American Dream is to have a house, some land, money, and maybe kids. This was their dream, except for the kids. Throughout the book these two friends face many trials and tribulations, but still held on ... and dreams would be totally different if he didn’t have Lennie. He seems to compromise himself and dreams to take care of Lennie. George’s own dream does not represent that of the typical American. George really put up with a lot from Lennie, although it wasn’t Lennie’s fault putting up with a grown man with the mind of a child has to be stressful. From Lennie ...
- 1957: Frederick Jackson Turner: Closing of the Frontier
- ... Jackson Turner: Closing of the Frontier Frederick Jackson Turner's groundbreaking and controversial essay is based on his definitive thesis, "The existence of an area of free land, its continuous recession, and the advance of American settlement westward, explain American development." ( Turner, p. 27) An introduction by Harold Simonson analyzes and describes the author and his influential essay in historical perspective. Turner was born in 1861, one year before passage of the Homestead Act. His ... much more important in historical development that hereditary influences. Turner could not account for the history of his own state of Wisconsin purely in terms of "germ" theory because of the profound influence of Native American Indian culture in the region. Turner said that "the frontier divided the primitive from the civilized, the natural from the institutional, the savage from the cultured, the elemental from the complex." (Simonson, p.9) ...
- 1958: Legalization of Marijuana
- ... America should change their status quo and decriminalize marijuana consumers and growers. There are often depicted stereotypes that marijuana users are hippies, teenage misfits, school dropouts, anti-social, and stupid (to name a few). The American public has also misconstrued the facts on marijuana. The American government has hidden the reality about marijuana and it is time for this to stop. It’s time for the American public to hear the other side of the marijuana debate for once. It’s time for the American government to pull its ugly head out of the sand and listen to many doctors and ...
- 1959: Freedom And Liberty
- ... to change Winston’s mind, and as always, they have gotten what they desire. America in 1997 is much different from Orwell’s 1984 because, for one, freedom of expression is a dominating factor in American communication. In conversation as well as newspapers and magazines, a variety of views and opinions are openly expressed. Censorship is not enforced to a high degree. As an example, demonstrations and protests are often held ... meat, leather or fur products in magazines and such, other advertisements often try to suggest a more humane treatment of animals, therefore contradicting the idea that animals should be killed for human consumption. The modern American government fully allows any given belief of the individual people. And because our beliefs vary, our opinion of the government can vary. While some people support their nation, others defy it because they have the independence to do so. Neo-Nazi skinheads traditionally wear an American flag upside down on their clothing or burn the flag. There is no policing that prevents people from doing this because the government gives them the freedom. All in all, modern Americans have an ...
- 1960: Mcdonaldization Of Society 2
- ... will us the initial ESM to refer to East Side Mario’s Restaurants, Inc.) concept in North Miami, Florida featuring the excitement and energy of a New York City street festival, a blend of outstanding American and Italian food, a place where families felt welcome and comfortable offering exceptional value. Today operating as a separate division of Marie Callender’s Pie Shops, Inc., there are a total of 38 American restaurants – 11 corporate and 27 franchise – and there are over 80 ESM restaurants in The United States and Canada. Efficiency is the first dimension of McDonaldization and “the optimum method for getting from one point ... load/streamline, including: host’s/hostess’, bartender’s, server’s, cook’s, dishwasher’s, salad bar attendant’s, cleaning staff, cocktailer’s and management. To simplify the product the menu is limited and specializes in American/Italian food. They offer easy, quickly made finger food appetizers and unlimited soup/salad and bread which is prepared in just seconds. ESM puts you, the customer, to work the minute you walk into ...
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