...as scandalous, the picture has remained hidden during almost one century until its being given to the Orsay Museum, which the piece of art enters on the 26th June 1995. Turning to a more precise analysis of the painting, the essay then emphasizes its ambiguity: although the aim of the painter was to represent the reality of a woman body, trying to reach objectiveness, there is also a will to make the audience react, mind about his relation to nudity. Therefore, the paper leans upon the taxonomy of nudity vs. nakedness in order to understand the peculiar subject of this painting. The last issue the paper deals with is the question of genders in L’Origine du monde. Lots of artists have included Courbet’s painting in their artwork. A case in point of this broad reinterpretation is Orlan’s photograph entitled War’s Origin: Orlan took the same disposition up for its picture as Courbet’s one but represented a man’s genitals instead. By the play on words between both titles, she makes L’Origine du monde enter the gender debate, using nudity as a weapon and genitals as witnesses....
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...address the following subjects: nudity; the appropriate age to become sexually intimate; the number of sex partners; the morality of sex outside marriage; sex education; when sexual intimacy may be wrong; the influence of family, culture, religion, and the media on my personal perception of sexuality; the impact of puberty on my development; and society’s gender role expectations influence on my sexual identity. I view the naked human body as a sacred masterpiece of living art. In the United States, public nudity is unlawful, except in specifically designated places not visible to the public such as nudist colonies, resorts, camps, enclaves, etc. Likewise, pornography carries a stigma and one must be eighteen to purchase it. These taboos are evidence that society regards the naked body as a sexual stimulant or as unsightly or disgusting whenever it is not sexy. Society has conditioned us to see public nudity as a distraction, one that causes people to feel sexually aroused and embarrassed. For example, a woman in a sleeveless dress would be a punishable offense in Saudi Arabia, but is acceptable in the West. Some tribal indigenous groups practice nudity and do not experience sexual arousal by sight alone. I think nudity has its place, but in the context of U.S. values, it will only work among consenting adults because the majority are not willing or able to accept another person’s body fully disclosed. Society only accepts nudity in art, pornography, consenting...
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...The Motion Picture Production Code of 1930 (Hays Code) If motion pictures present stories that will affect lives for the better, they can become the most powerful force for the improvement of mankind A Code to Govern the Making of Talking, Synchronized and Silent Motion Pictures. Formulated and formally adopted by The Association of Motion Picture Producers, Inc. and The Motion Picture Producers and Distributors of America, Inc. in March 1930. Motion picture producers recognize the high trust and confidence which have been placed in them by the people of the world and which have made motion pictures a universal form of entertainment. They recognize their responsibility to the public because of this trust and because entertainment and art are important influences in the life of a nation. Hence, though regarding motion pictures primarily as entertainment without any explicit purpose of teaching or propaganda, they know that the motion picture within its own field of entertainment may be directly responsible for spiritual or moral progress, for higher types of social life, and for much correct thinking. During the rapid transition from silent to talking pictures they have realized the necessity and the opportunity of subscribing to a Code to govern the production of talking pictures and of re-acknowledging this responsibility. On their part, they ask from the public and from public leaders a sympathetic understanding of their purposes and problems and a spirit...
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...shaping our entire life in the society. TYPES OF AGENTS OF SOCIALIZATION They are mainly five agents of socialization in the society which affects us on a daily basis, these agents of socialization are; The Family The Religion The School The peer group The Mass media THE FAMILY: The Family is the first group to have a great influence in our lives; they are the first form of socialization experience. The family are people we share the same genetics with in nature, they are people that can be said as the closest relations to us, they are grouped into two categories; Members of the immediate family and members of the extended family. The members of the immediate family consist of the spouse (husband/wife), parent, brothers, sisters, sons, and daughters. While members of the extended family consist of the grandparent, aunt, uncle, cousin, nephew and niece. In general the family members are people that can share personal experiences and information to one and another, which on normal condition wouldn’t share with others outside the family membership. They are believed to have the greatest impact on socialization process, It is from the family, we get to get to know who we are, fit into the society; learn languages, beliefs, religion and general culture. The family is the root of all socialization; it gives us the basic understanding as we grow up. The wealth and social status of the family also determines the life, job opportunity and...
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...movement with many nuanced, smaller branches that all intertwined to create a tree of change. The transformation of ideology was present in art, science, even religion. Revolution was the driving force behind the time, and it infected every aspect of society, causing them to all be connected. People became fed up with being told what to do, and began defying the expectation to be complacent by questioning everything around them, and starting to widen their horizons beyond what they had been force fed their whole lives. Discoveries were made concerning the theory of the universe, and what was really at the center of it. In 1514, Nicholas Copernicus realized that Earth was not the center of the universe; but rather, the sun was (Doc. 2). His heliocentric theory revolutionized science for years to come. As people became aware that they could “do anything with themselves” as long as they applied themselves, the carefully painted facade they were living started to peel away (Doc. 8)....
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... 2 Abstract This paper will explore the Jain religion both past and present. Jainism, also known as Jain Dharma, which is one of the most ancient religions in the world still existing today, was traditionally developed in ancient India in the 6th century B.C. . The paper goes on to describe the history of Jainism, the life of its founder, Mahavira, and the beliefs and philosophical tenets of Jainism. This paper will also go on to describe the deities of Jainism and also the importance of their places of worship. This paper will explore several articles on the Jain religion and how it has changed over time. Keywords: Jina, Tirthankaras, Ahisma, Mahavira, Shvetambara, Digambara JAINISM 3 Jainism The word Jainism is derived from Jina, meaning victor or conqueror. The universal message of Jainism is that of non-violence. There is no creator or God in this religion. It all started with Mahavira who was born around 599 BCE. He decided to abandon his well known life and take a not so traveled path of an ascetic life. He gave away his possessions, and embarked on a new journey. He endured vigorous discipline, including bodily and spiritual injury for twelve years. He emerged from this a teacher, preacher and founder of a new religion. This paper will give you a brief history of Jainism...
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...In the republic of Gilead it is now men who have taken over all parts of society: religion, the economy, and most importantly, the control of women. Gilead, the new society, has taken reproduction out of the females’ control. Offered, who is the protagonist, describes herself as a “prize pig” (Atwood 79). Offred who is a handmaid, meaning that she is a fertile female who works for a man, usually of rank, for breeding purposes only. Similarly to a pig, they are bred to reproduce in order to produce more meat. Moreover, the second wave is even more apparent when readers are able to learn that not only do women not have rights, they couldn't obtain individualism or identity. Women were forced to wear specific colour based on their “roles”. For instance, Handmaids wear red, Martha’s are infertile women who wear green, and aunts wear...
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...originally used for portraying the heroic and divine characters of mythology but eventually shifted for the display of fame for those who won athletic competitions. Those competing in said competitions were the wealthy members of society that could afford having others do their work for them so they could train daily. The correlation between the wealth and athleticism carried over to the standards of beauty that were unobtainable by the average members of society. With the influence of religion on the athletic competitions the only people who were able to truly please the gods through the ceremonies centered around physical activities were the wealthy. Thus creating a divide between those who would be unable to achieve fitness due to their socio-economic standings and those who were able to compete and develop a perfect physique. The form of the male nude up held this separation by the patronage of the wealthy for these forms- creating an unobtainable standard of beauty and...
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...Jainism Religion Augustine Saysay Prof. Lewis Wilkerson Religion 212 March 21, 2014 Strayer University Jainism Region: For the purpose of the paper, I will first begin by defining what do we mean by religion, which is the belief in and worship of a superhuman controlling power especially a personal God or gods. With this in mind, I decided to write my paper on the religion called Jainism; which was established in reaction to the believes and teachings of the Orthodox Brahmanism. Founder of Jainism( Guru) Dating back to the 6th century B.C.E. in India, the religion derives its name from the Jonas (“conquerors”), a title given to twenty four great teachers (tirhankaras or “Ford-makers”). Through whom their faith was revealed. Mahavira, the last of the tirhankaras, is considered the founder of Jainism. The ultimate goal of Jainism is the liberation of the self (jiva) from rebirth, which attained through the elimination of accumulated karma (the consequences of the previous actions). This occurs through both disciplined cultivation of knowledge and control of bodily passions. When the passions have been utterly conquered and all karma has been removed, one ...
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...Report on the Religious Life of Planet Earth Somewhere in the flotsam of celestial material that makes up the arms of the Milky Way is a little planet called Earth. Home to roughly seven billion people, Earth plays host to a race that is both incredibly sadistic and unspeakably noble. One facet of this dichotomy stems from a concept known as religion. Religion is a set of spiritual beliefs shared by a group of people. What does religion look like? It looks like religion. A central characteristic of religion is the belief in supernatural beings. Giant flying spaghetti monsters are generally forgone in favor of vaguely humanoid figures. These deities often hand down a moral code that practitioners must adhere to in order to avoid standing in timeout for eternity while everyone else enjoys the post-life after party. These directives are often delivered in the form of scriptures, or religious texts. Scriptures feature predominantly in the top three human religions - Christianity, Islam and Hinduism. The majority of these texts are filled with fables wherein lie lessons to living well. Contained somewhere within is a set of guidelines to follow that will not only contribute to a pious existence, but also serve the function of making sure that everyone gets along. There exists some commonality among these rules: humans shouldn't kill, steal, commit adultery, lie, or believe in other gods. On paper it all looks pretty good. Messages of love and magnamity actually foster communities...
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...dressing can be influenced by a number of factors like beliefs, religion, climate and social standards. How a person dresses says a lot about his character and beliefs. Most women in England dressed in silhouette and wore long gloves and shawls to cover bare shoulders and arms. The material to make the dresses was made of soft cotton which only the rich cold afford. In Rome only senators were allowed to wear garments dyed with Tyrian purple as a sign of their social status. It brought class to families and raised their social status. Wearing of lion skin in Africa by a man signified his brevity in the community. They believed that lion was the king of the jungle and by killing it a person become as brave as the lion. During the ice age era people dressed in animal skins to keep warm. These are examples of how culture influenced dressing and how different styles were adopted. In history people did not have much to choose from and kept their dressings as simple as possible. With the growth in cloth manufacturing companies affording cloths has become cheaper with other people also opting for second hand cloths. Dressing has gradually changed due to new fashion trends over the years. There are individual who major with fashion designs and designing cloths is their career. Religion practices influenced peoples clothing in that individual was supposed to wear in a certain manner to gain respect. In Islamic religion, a woman was believed to be the image of the family. The woman...
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...have their dominant religions that they practice. Hinduism is the most popular religion in India and makes up about 80% of Indians. There are also two other religions which are Buddhism and Jainism that are practiced. Only around 0.5% of Indians are Jains and 0.7% is Buddhist. These three religions have been around India since BC and make up the Indian religions. To go along with different religions there are also different languages that are spoken by Indians. The Hindi language makes up of about 20% of the people in India and is the most popular of all the languages spoken in India. English is also spoken in most of the regions in India. ("Popular Indian language," ) Different states in India have different languages and some states have more than one official language. Bihar which is in east India has three official languages Hindi, Urdu and Bengali. Sikkim has four official languages but only Nepali is recognized by the central government ("Popular Indian language," ) The Central government decided that Hindi was to be the official language of India to not get confused with the 18 other languages that are spoken in India. In India there are certain ways that people eat and drink and also there are different foods eaten as well. In Indian homes people should always politely turn down the first offer of tea, coffee, or snacks. You will be asked again but saying no the first time is part of the protocol ("India - language,,).Different religions have different takes...
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...Censorship and its affect on Art Regardless if you like art, music or just simply reading books, I am sure you have your favorites that have made a serious impact on your life, but what about all those works that you never got to see, read or feel? Maybe you never will, if they have fallen victim to the act of censoring. “Censorship is defined as the alteration or removal of works of art from public view” (Frank 92). Along with wars, conflicts, cultural influences, and evolution of societies, censorship has had an enormous effect on art of the past and will greatly alter the trajectory of art in the future for better or worse. The one who controls the ultimate decision whether to eliminate or support expression through art will be of the utmost importance in the growth and development of artistic expression. “The struggle for freedom of expression is as ancient as the history of censorship” (Newth). Everywhere free expression has been achieved, censorship follows, never too far behind. One of the more famous acts of censorship occurred when Socrates, a most influential philosopher of history was sentenced to drink poison for “corrupting” the youth with his ideals that varied from the current political and moral codes of his time. This happened in 399 BC. Gives you an idea of how long censorship has effected expression, and this is by no means the first time censorship took place in history. I personally never put too much thought into censorship and the severity of its faults...
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...week’s screening. I felt moments of happiness, sadness, laughter, empathy and anger. There were also times of discomfort. Discomfort because I am not used to seeing naked males, kissing and showing affection toward each other. Therefore the screening really got me out of my comfort zone. The scene of the naked male in the bath tub was especially disturbing. I did not expect that level of nudity so it took me by surprise. What confused and resonated with me is how much homosexuality is frowned upon just because a 2000 year old outdated bible said so. I truly felt sorry and empathized for the characters. I could not imagine being hated by so many people for simply being me. The screening showed me how isolated and marginalized homosexual individuals/couples must feel in daily life. I therefore had an emotional and visceral engagement with the screening. I wanted to jump into the film and some points and tell other characters to mind their own business and to not worry what goes on in others’ private life. Some of the ideas explored in this screening are romance, betrayal, tragedy, morality and religion. This screening reminds me of the daily discrimination and hatred that homosexuals experience daily, especially in the southern United Sates. Thankfully, due to education a more open society, homosexuals are finally starting to gain peace of mind. In this concept response, I will be connecting elements of this week’s screening to the Gaze concept. There is a spectator through character...
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...the first 10 days of Dhu al-Hijja, the twelfth month of the Islamic calendar is based vuoden. During the Hajj pilgrims should specify, ihram (consecration/blessing). Although because of the ihram, pilgrims must not cut hair or nails, use perfume to kill animals or insects. “A perfect man rose from the children of Ibraheem (AS) whose name was Muhammad ibn Abdullah (SAW). He (SAW) revived the genuine and pure religion of Islamic Monotheism. He (SAW) purified the Ka'baah of idols and revived Tawheed in its purity. Prophet Muhammad (SAW) exterminated all the shameful and brutal practices of Jahiliyya (ignorance) which Arabs were accustomed to -- idol worship, spattering the blood and flesh of sacrificed animals on the walls of the Ka'baah, obscene behavior, indecency, wrangling, circumambulation of the Ka'baah in the state of nudity and other evil customs. Thus the Ka'baah regained its real position as the focus of Tawheed and Hajj was re-established in its real meaning and content.” Hajj started with Ibrahim who left his legacy both in the Hanifiyah, the pristine religion of Islam, and in Hajj. The legacy of Ibrahim was his way of true submission to Allah. He was the first one who used the word “Islam”. Islam means to surrender and submit to the will of the Creator. Six years after migration to Medina from Mecca Prophet Mohammed, along with 1400 followers started for Mecca to perform Hajj. But he was denied entrance into Mecca by the Quraish, Treaty of Hudabiyah was signed between...
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