Elvis Presley's impact on US society in the 1950's
Elvis Presley's impact on US society in the 1950's ) Study Source A What can you learn from Source A about Elvis Presley's impact on popular music in the USA in 1955? (6) Source A is an article from a magazine called 'Billboard', a US magazine on 3rd March 1956. It is a positive article for Elvis Presley as it promotes his success that he has achieved. The source states that he has six hit singles on the RCA Victor label's hit lit of top 25 best sellers. It also goes on to state that the two singles 'heartbreak hotel' and 'I was the one' is the label's number two best seller, behind Perry Como's 'juke box baby'. From this information we can draw that Elvis Presley made a huge impact on popular music in the USA in 1955. To have six hit singles in the company's top 25 best sellers is a large percentage to the extent that he dominates the hit list and proves that he must have taken the US by storm and made his presence felt. Yet with all of the critics that he had during that time Elvis was still able to please his fans with the music they adored. The tone of the article is that of someone who has been entertained and is only full of positive praise when writing about him. The word 'hottest' is used to describe Elvis, which means that he must have been the topic of a lot of people's discussions, as he appeared a controversial character also. Even though the headline says
Anti-globalisation
Anti-globalisation movements: a case of anarchism? Introduction The term globalisation is highly contentious and contested, defined in various ways by scholars and those affected by it. It usually describes important changes occurring to global economic structures and the effect these changes are having on national and global economies, various cultures and politics. Globalisation has its supporters and opponents. Its opponents however been more vocal and have articulated their opposition in more visible, expressive and combative ways. This therefore explains the high visibility of the anti-globalisation movement, also known as the global justice movement with its diversity of participants and different forms of dissent. This movement represents the people's resistance against the adverse impacts of globalisation underpinned by neo-liberal values (Curran, 2006). The so-called "anti-globalisation movement" showcases a significant illustration of social conflict and contentious political behavior for the past few decades in history. A growing number of boisterous and well-attended protest events against the neoliberal globalisation these days have provided evidence of the rise of a transnational movement where domestic and internationally-represented protests have developed solidarities and stirred public debate committed to challenging neoliberal policies and institutions
A Brief History of Friendly Societies.
A Brief History of Friendly Societies The development of friendly societies is full of fascination for the social historian. PETER GRAY, looks at the movement which is still largely ignored despite its history that stretches back for 2,000 years. Early Legislation Friendly societies have been governed by legislation in the United Kingdom for more than 200 years. Although the first Friendly Society Act was introduced in 1793, in 1773 a Bill was brought to the House of Commons by Mr Dowdeswell, supported by Sir George Saville, Mr Edmund Burke and others, entitled "An Act for the better support of poor persons in certain circumstances by enabling Parishes to grant them annuities for life, upon purchase, and under certain restrictions". This Bill, it is believed, is the first instance where Parliament considered the active encouragement of properly-regulated institutions for the relief of the poor under insurance contracts. But what exactly is a friendly society? A society can be either an unincorporated body of persons (or since the 1992 Friendly Societies Act may now incorporate as a legal entity in its own right), unlimited in number, who join together to achieve a common financial, or social purpose or both. The members voluntarily bind themselves to rules which are capable of variation in the future, subject to a majority of such members agreeing. The distinctive
Provision of Microcredit in India. Who is the champion for the Poor in India? SHGs or Grameen?
Who is the champion for the Poor in India? SHGs or Grameen? Index Introduction Objective of essay The idea of microcredit Microfinance in India- SHGs v Grameen SBLP Grammen Style Bank Comparison of models . Outreach of Models 2. Staff Productivity 3. Operational Efficiency 4. Cost Per Borrower 5. Portfolio Quality 6. Interest rate 7. Conclusion Challenges Faced by SHGs The Way Forward Introduction Microfinance has been hailed as the panacea to solving rural poverty in the 21st century. Microfinance however had a humble beginning in the 1970s when Professor Mohammed Yunnus lent $27 USD to 42 women in a remote village of Bangladash. Only 30 years later, the Grameen Bank he started has 3.2 million borrowers, 1,178 branches, services in 41,000 villages and assets of more than $3 billion[1]. I first started to take an interest in microfinance when I visited a village in remote Buriram Province of Thailand. The village underwent a major transformation after it joined the Village Development Partnership organized by the Mechai Viravaidya Foundation. The programe was based on a microcredit scheme that lent loans to the villagers to engage in productive activities. It may seem cliché to say instead of handing the poor a fish on a plate, it is more useful to give them a fishing road. However once you walk into one of the villages transformed by microcredit, you
Gays and lesbians: what is their family's reaction? Is the family approving and supportive or disapproving and negligent
Contents Page Gays and lesbians: what is their family's reaction? Is the family approving and supportive or disapproving and negligent. 2 Methodologies: Questionnaires, personal reflection. 5 Analysis of results 10 Limitations 18 Conclusion 21 Log 24 How the PIP developed over the last 30 weeks 29 Resource list 32 Letter of Authentication 33 Gays and lesbians: what is their family's reaction? Is the family approving and supportive or disapproving and negligent. Being born into an Indian family, family has always played a large role in my development as an individual. Especially in the Indian culture society places a lot of stress on an ideal family having the male play an ideal role of a 'son' in the family; being male it is expected we carry on the family business as well as the name. Being born in Singapore, a country where gays and lesbians are condemned by society as well as by the law, for homosexual individuals in such an environment they can never be open about their true identity. However, upon my arrival in Australia I was amazed to be living in an environment where people are more accepting towards gays and lesbians, and there openness towards the 'gay/lesbian; community. Through my study I hope to answer my main question which is, what is the family's reactions towards their children's rather controversial lifestyle and choice of gender roles? Follow up
Dealing with so much controversy regarding interracial relations.
Which box to check, African American, Caucasian, Native American, Pacific Islander, Hispanic, or Asian? And these are only some of the choices. People in today's society are more commonly experiencing the question of what box to check, after the word race. This happens in the classroom, on censuses, and even job applications. Why are so many people seeing this simple question and having so many problems answering it? The response is that they are products of interracial relationships and are at a crossroads as to what race they are supposed to consider themselves. It is further complicated as to whether they should follow their own terms, or societies terms when choosing. This should not be happening in our society. Unfortunately this is not even the biggest problem regarding race. Essentially, it stems from another debate. There is an ongoing debate as to whether or not people of different races should be able to date and or marry. The debate is a display of emotions concerning people dating and marrying outside of their own race. This debate, essentially leads to the idea that children will stem from the relationships. This will cause them to experience difficulties, further in life. This proposal discusses the root of the issue, which is: Should there be interracial dating and marriages in today's society? In dealing with this notion, society has two main
Can and should public policy decisions be based solely on scientific evidence?
4095886 Can and should public policy decisions be based solely on scientific evidence? The fiery debate surrounding the issue of whether scientific evidence should be the guiding force in the framing of social policy has been going on for many decades. This essay will attempt to give a general outlook on the arguments put forward by theorists who are in favour of societal changes being fully dependent on what science says is best for society, and those who are totally against such an advanced role for science. The discussion will then turn to the favourite battlefield of advocates of both sides- the hotly disputed issue of climate change and the difficulties encountered in using scientific evidence as the cornerstone of policy decisions. Theorists in favour of the using only scientific evidence to shape out social policies fall under the umbrella of evidence-based theorists. In a nutshell, such theorists argue that the best way of implementing social policy is by basing the measure on empirical and scientific evidence, as opposed to an ideological policy making process. In the United Kingdom, the Blair Government was a firm advocate of such an approach, stating that "we must produce policies that really deal with problems that are forward-looking and shaped by evidence rather than a response to short-term pressure; that tackle causes not symptoms” (Defra (2006). Whether
The Panopticon, an architectural project developed by Jeremy Bentham, was constructed on the principle of omnipotent surveillance.
The Panopticon, an architectural project developed by Jeremy Bentham, was constructed on the principle of omnipotent surveillance. Its structure is a circular building whose periphery is an annular wall. Cells are placed around the building's circumference and at its center stands a tower. The tower features wide windows that view the surrounding ring of cells. The cells have two windows, one at the rear allowing light to enter, one facing the tower. Each of these cells may be viewed from the tower as light filters through the rear set of windows, but a system of shutters blocks a reciprocal view for the inhabitants of each cell. Within the enclosed cubicles, nothing may be hidden from the central valence point of the tower; therefore, all is transparent, and all may be scrutinized. In a science of surveillance the panoptic apparatus locates each individual, atomizes and sequesters him, and initiates an order the likes of which call forth a "semblance of God."[1] Panopticism has been marked a penological ideal in that its powers are genuinely productive of an ever-present, all seeing, omniscient eye, the effect of which, is an unparalleled subjection. This subjection is accomplished when without the knowledge of precisely when one may be observed, such observation may be discontinuous. It is therefore the case that the surveilled subject ultimately produces h/er own
'Homelessness is an individual difficulty, not a social problem.' Discuss in relation to current policies.
'Homelessness is an individual difficulty, not a social problem.' Discuss in relation to current policies. The provision of shelter is a basic human need which is identified in Maslows hierarchy of needs as an 'essential' need in order to progress to 'higher order' needs such as belonging and love. Those without shelter are collectively termed as 'homeless'. This report will examine some of the reasons for homelessness in Britain, the problems that homeless people face and how the government has tackled these in the past. A brief history of housing policy is included which then leads on to current legislation intended to prevent homelessness. Stewart, (2002, cited in Davies, 2002:156) remarks that homelessness is the most extreme form of housing need and that it is a failure of access to a secure home. It is therefore important to study homelessness as a social problem as Britain is a welfare state in which poverty and the housing problems and conditions of pre-war Britain were intended to be eradicated by increasing welfare provision such as social housing and social security benefits. The Beveridge Report 'Social Insurance And Allied Services' Published in 1942, sought to address five giant 'evils': Want, disease, ignorance, squalor and idleness. With the introduction of contributory based benefits, subsistence level benefits, and child benefits provided under the
'"Fair Go": Do we want to live in a Meritocracy?'
'"Fair Go": Do we want to live in a Meritocracy?' Peter Saunders When Tony Blair became Prime Minister in mid 1997, it was in his first speech that he articulated his vision to turn Britain into a meritocracy. The implication is that Britain isn't a meritocracy. I've been doing work which led me to believe that Britain is relatively meritocratic, as indeed are most Western industrialised nations. A meritocratic system dictates that you progress in society on the merit of two things - your ability and your effort. Social background and the associated advantages or disadvantages count for nothing, only talent and ability are the yardsticks of success. On the surface, it appears that Britain clearly isn't a meritocracy. This is signalled by institutions and class structures still in place. For example, the monarchy, the House of Lords and an aristocracy. They flaunt themselves every year at Henley, Ascot and Wimbledon, and we all get terribly agitated about it. It is due to this, in large part, that I think there is an image of Britain as being a crusty, closed and disharmonious society. It is important to get under the surface and look at society as a whole. My thesis is that the rest of the society - you and me, the people who are competing for good jobs and rewarded positions - is remarkably open. The reason that Blair is under the impression that Britain isn't