...The war itself lasted around 20 years, however america was not in it from start to finish. The war is considered on of the most gruesome in history. The battlefield itself was mostly a thick dense jungle. It was very humid and rained a lot of the time. The Vietcong, communist people of South Vietnam who fought for the efforts of the north, where very crafty they would use several tactics that would eventually win the war. For starters they used the jungle for there advantage they would dig out cave systems to get through small parts of the jungle very effectively. They would ambush American soldiers in the middle of the jungle where they could effectively attack a whole platoon. The combat of the war was very “boots on the ground” type of conflict....
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...factors that contribute to the nation’s fracture, but none are as compelling as the division that occurred among the people’s view of conformity. In The Fractured Republic, Yuval Levin described characteristics, such as culture, economics, and government intervention, that led to the fragmentation of society in the United States. The most striking quality mentioned the change of the level of individuality within America during the twentieth century. Whether America was full of conformists or individualists depended on the contributions that led to the fracture described by Levin. The variation in culture, the economy, and government intervention not only resulted in a fragmented nation, but it also caused the redefinition of the country’s public identity. Today, individualism in America has caused an even greater divide within communities that were once close, and according to Alexis de...
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...describe the culture of a group of people whose morals, values, core ideals, and lifestyle differs, contradicts, or is polar to those of mainstream society at the time. Culturally, it is often described as a social equivalent to extremely liberal politics and radicalism. Who The hippies of the 1960’s were the teenagers of the baby boom generation, so they were found in large numbers. They were generally Caucasian, middle-class, white teenagers between the ages of 15-25 who were tired of the restrictions put on them by society and their conservative parents. Most lived in urban areas or came from an urban background. They were tired of conforming and began to express themselves in a radical way. Hippies didn’t care about money and worked as little as possible. Instead, many of them shared what they had and lived together in large communes, while others simply lived in poverty by choice. They had very liberal political views and strongly protested the government and the war. The lifestyle of a hippie centered around non-conformity, because hippie culture is all about embracing who you really are and rejecting the need to conform to their society or authorities. Some of the main ideas of hippie culture are listed below:...
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...BEE-bittens), which meant buffalo buffs in the nude who dashed brazenly, almost daringly across a playing field, the heart of a school campus, and even across a television screen during a major award ceremony. Such was the decade that preceded the conformity and complacency of the 1950s, and the sexual revolution and cultural renaissance that echoed during the 1960s. The decade of the 1970s ushered in the resignation of a president, the ending of a major Southeast Asian conflict, and the birth of two new forms of youth culture identity – streaking and disco. The 1970s began with the Beatles releasing Let It Be, which would be their last album, the Kent State shooting involving the death of the four students, the conviction of Charles Mansion for the murder of actress Sharon Tate, and the conviction of American soldiers for killing entire towns of Vietnamese villagers. This action marked the beginning of the end for America’s support of the American soldier. The Vietnam War, also known as the Second Indochina War lasted between 1959 and 1975, ending with the fall of Saigon. This war or police action as some Americans referred to the `war would cost the American taxpayer billions of dollars and countless lives. Vietnam, like Korea, stemmed from America’s policy of containment, which was a product of the Cold War era. The fall of Saigon also sealed the fate for Vietnam’s neighbors. Cambodia’s government, which was supported by western...
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...sells its products worldwide. Nike’s products are made by subcontractors in China, Vietnam, and Indonesia who are mainly woman under the age of 24. Nike stated in a memorandum that they will assume the responsibility of their subcontractor’s conformity to local laws, overtime, occupational health and safety standards, environmental protection, and minimum wage. Nike was scrutinized by 48 Hours and many other media outlets after 48 hours broke the story about terrible working conditions where Nike products are made. The media accused Nike of paying their workers under the local minimum wage, required workers to work overtime, encouraging and allowing ovetime hours above local law requirements. There were reports of workers being physically, verbally, and sexually abused in these factories. Workers were also exposed to toxic chemicals, heat, noise, and dust without proper safety regulations which violated local occupational health and safety requirements. After the allegations, Nike responded by saying the defendants statements were false and misleading. Nike and their defendants made these statements to newspapers, public relations, university presidents and athletic directors, and press releases. Nike even publicized a report conducted by Goodworks International, LLC., which found no evidence of illegal or unsafe working conditions at the Nike factories in China, Indonesia, and Vietnam. SUMMARY OF THE PROCEDURE: Marc Kasky is suing Nike on behalf of the general public...
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...philosophy of language, epistemology, and metaphysics(Roberts, 2013).” Among all these accomplishments, Russell was also an anti war activist who spent time in prison for his pacifism during WWI and stood against Hitler in WWII as well as criticizing totalitarianism of the Stalinist movement. He was very out spoken about the US involvement in the Vietnam War and a fierce proponent of nuclear disarmament. Russell received the Nobel Prize in Literature in the 1950’s for his significant contributions in the areas of “humanitarian ideals and freedom of thought (Roberts, 2013).” During his life time Russell was very politically active as evidenced by his 1955 Russell-Einstein Manifesto which addressed Nuclear disarmament and was signed by many of the prominent physicist and intellectuals of the era. Russell was an activist for the Suez Canal crisis. He encouraged peace between Russia and the US during the time of Eisenhower. Russell was outspoken about recognizing of the People’s Republic of China and securing a seat on the UN Security Council for that nation. As was aforementioned, He was very outspoken regarding the US involvement in the Vietnam War and also addressed...
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...especially those who have served in the military. This story however leaves much to interpretation but it is written in such a way that the author allows you to really experience his emotions well throughout. My own interpretation; being a person who served in the military is that his experiences coming home are not all that uncommon, especially in the Vietnam era. The military changes many things about a person. Primarily it served to allow me to grow up and be accountable, amongst other things. The young man who entered the military was nothing like the man who returned home. I felt truly sorry for Krebs many times through this story. The young man enlisted in the Marines to help his country; in this process he became a man as he was subjected to the horrors of World War I. His life was changed so drastically that upon his return to this small town, his life no longer fits as it once did. Although there is no narration to suggest his life before or during the war, the symbols in the beginning chapters give some idea as to perhaps what life was like for Krebs. He goes from a Methodist college student, which suggests conformity to " [having] been at Belleau Wood, Soissons, the Champagne, St. Mihiel, and the Argonne" (137), all horrendous battles of WW I. This to me suggests why Krebs has the struggles he does upon his return home from the war. From a quiet conforming, militant religious college in Kansas, to complete chaos and despair during war are evident in Kreb’s behavior...
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...Sex and drugs and rock and roll Hypothesis: the 1960’s were the most influential decade when popular culture changed the world Of the many significant events in the 20th century, the two world wars, the cold war and Vietnam, space exploration and the dramatic impacts of automation and technology on everyday life, culminating with the popularity of personal computers and the birth of the internet towards the end of the millennium, arguably no other decade had as significant an impact on popular culture as did the 1960’s. What we witness is a transition from a conformist society at the start of the decade to a counter-culture of anti-war protests, pushes towards racial and sexual equality, free love and drug influences like never before. As...
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...culture was such a radical society that they were given their own name, which is still used today. They came to be called the Hippies. The Hippie movement started in San Francisco, California and spread across the United States, through Canada, and into parts of Europe (Hippie). But it had its greatest influence in America. During the 1960's a radical group called the Hippies shocked America with their alternative lifestyle and radical beliefs. Hippies came from many different places and had many different backgrounds. All Hippies were young, from the ages of 15 to 25 (Hippie). They left their families and did it for many different reasons. Some rejected their parents' ideas, some just wanted to get away, and others simply were outcasts, who could only fit in with the Hippie population. Fewer than twenty-five became a magical age. Young people all over the world were united by this bond (MacFarlane, 71). This bond was of Non-conformity and it was the Creed of the Young (MacFarlane, 75). Most Hippies came from wealthy middle class families. Some people said that they were spoiled and wasting their lives away. But to Hippies themselves this was a way of life and no one was going to get in the way of their dreams and ambitions. Hippies flocked to a certain area of San Francisco on the corner of Haight Street and Ashbury Street, where the world got their first view of this unique group. This place came to be known as the Haight Ashbury District. There were tours of the district and...
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...How American History Influenced The Movie Industry? The period of 1960’s is known as one of the most creative periods in the history of the Hollywood filmmaking. It was prominent due to usage of new narrative and style techniques in presenting changes in American values in the film industry at that time. The period of 60’s is known as a period of change, which was carrying an idea that the goal American society sets, can be successfully achieved. The most common topic in the movies of that period was America’s role in the World, as well as it’s controversial position. President of the US at that time, John Kennedy was promising that before the end of the decade men will step on the moon. He also lobbied for the civil right movement and the Civil Rights Act, which emphasized the end of the period of long segregation in the South. The latter finally gave the same amount of equality to Whites and Blacks. However, the decade ended with the Watts riots. All of these occasions summarized gave a clear sign that there was something wrong happening in America. The movies of 60’s were a way to respond to social movements, which were connected with the issues of civil rights, poverty, and feminism. Films were not only the representation of public view on the issues taking place in America, but also presented the favorable outcomes of values and institutions. Movies produced during the 60’s exposed the new figures to the audience. In addition, they presented the ways of thinking and suggested...
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...Bromden was perfect character from whose point of view he could see a “schizophrenic” state of mind. (Lehmann-Haupt, Christopher.The New York Times) (Kesey, Ken.) “One flew over cuckoo's nest” is not based on real events, it’s a fiction. The setting in the story is Oregon in late 1950s or early 1960. Year the story happens can be estimated based on Chief Brom’s memories. He clearly remembers times from WW2 and he’s been in the hospital for more than a decade. Novel is written after world war II, during the Vietnam War in 1963. 1960’s was the time when people stood together and fought for Civil Rights Movement, Women’s Rights movements and protested the Vietnam War. Lot of young people were seeking for the individual freedom through drugs, art, music and protesting the decisions government made. John F. kennedy’s election as a president in 1961 changed people’s view at the future positively. But after his and Martin Luther King’s assassination every hope was gone. Situation In the Vietnam War worsened, black people were still treated cruelly and discriminated in the South causing more and more people opposing the government and injustice. Ken kesey, described himself as the link between 1950s and 1960 and countercultural person. To sum up, novel describes conflict between man who seeks for individual freedom, like McMurphy and the the environment that wants that person to obey the rules, just like the psychiatric hospital. Ken kesey’s while writing “One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest” didn’t...
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...Fieldwork Project Anthropology Halloween So far anthropology 1300 has been an amazing course.it really surprised me how much I have learnt from this course in just a short period of time and I am still eager to learn more of the interesting, awkward and weird story and also watch more videos related to the course. Considering the fact that I am not anthropology major my interest in the course is just so amazing and impressive to me. I am really happy I chose this course to fulfill my GE units. I started this fieldwork with a question in mind. What is Halloween? As far as I have observed, I have come to a conclusion that Halloween can be said to be generally about ghost and the spirit of the dead. it's a yearly celebration observed in a number of countries amongst certain group of people on the October 31st. the typical festive Halloween activity include trick-or-treating, costume parties, carving pumpkins into jack-o-lanterns, lighting bonfires, apple bobbing, visiting haunted attractions, playing pranks, telling scary stories and watching horror and scary films. Out of the listed typical festive Halloween activities, I participated in quite a good number of them and it was pretty good being the first time for me to observe Halloween and attend Halloween activities. Before I started my Halloween with my family, I had the opportunity to speak to some new people I met concerning the event (Halloween). speaking with them made me see and realize that some people most especially...
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...Internal analysis 17 Value chain 17 2.3 SWOT 21 2.4 Options 24 2.5 Vietnam Airlines's doing 25 III. Recommendation 28 IV. Conclusion 30 V. Reference 30 Group members: * * 1. Đào Thị Mỹ Hạnh BABAIU13076 2. Park Do Hyun BABAUN13080 * 3. Nguyễn Thị Hoài BABAIU13090 * 4. Nguyễn Lê Phương Khanh BABAIU13107 * 5. Đỗ Thị Thanh Hoa BABAIU13089 I. Introduction. Nowadays, airlines industry is one of profitable businesses in the world. Both government and private enterprise are dominant in the industry. In Vietnam, aviation market is forecasted to be the world's 7th fastest-growing in 2013-2017 period. The Vietnam airlines industry stands a high chance of developing strongly, but there must be an investment in technology, infrastructure in order to reduce the cost as well. And Vietnam Airlines is a largest aviation brand name in Vietnam which has been wholly owned by government. In this report, we make some analyses to appreciate Vietnam Airlines exactly and realize suitable and unsuitable aspects. Company background Vietnamese name . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tong Cong ty Hang khong Vietnam English name . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Vietnam Airlines Company Limited Transaction name . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Vietnam Airlines. Abbreviated name . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . VIETNAM AIRLINES Head Office . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . No...
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...MARKETING MANAGEMENT TOPIC 1 1. What is marketing? American Marketing Association: “Marketing is an organizational function and a set of processes for creating, communicating and delivering value to customers and for managing customer relationships in ways that benefit the organization and its stakeholders”. Value: perceived tangible and intangible benefits and costs to customers Marketing is the art and science of choosing target markets and getting, keeping, growing customers through creating, delivering and communicating superior customer value. Target market: markets being aimed at Marketing is a societal process by which individuals and groups obtain what they need and want through creating, offering and freely exchanging products and services of values with others Need: basic human requirements: food, air, water, clothing and shelter to survive. Strong need: recreation, education, entertainment. Wants: Needs directed to specific objects that might satisfy the need Demand: Needs backed by an ability to pay COMPANY ORIENTATION * Production concept * Product concept * Selling concept * Marketing concept * Holistic marketing concept + Internal marketing + Socially responsible marketing + Relationship marketing + Integrated marketing Marketing mix PRODUCT | PRICE | PLACE | PROMOTION | ProductVariety Quality DesignFeaturesBrand namePackagingServices | PriceList priceDiscountsAllowancesPayment periodsCredit terms | PlaceChannelsCoverageLocationsInventoryTransport...
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...relation to individual differences • Skills of analysis, evaluation and application in relation to individual differences • Knowledge and understanding of research methods associated with this area of psychology • Knowledge and understanding of ethical issues associated with this area of psychology. |Content outline | |Social influence |Conformity (majority influence) and explanations of why people conform, including informational | | |social influence and normative social influence | | | | | |Types of conformity, including internalisation and compliance | | | | | |Obedience to authority, including Milgram’s work and explanations of why people obey | |Social...
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