Can Sociology Explain American Idol’s Appeal? Clearly‚ there are many reasons the show has been so successful. As Bradley Wright recently blogged about‚ the judges are a key factor. Thousands prefer to watch the early auditions to hear the judges respond to the talent-challenged contestants. Simon’s snappy barbs violate my own sense of kindness and the social norm of “being nice‚” yet somehow seeing that violated is entertaining (particularly since I am not on the receiving end). The auditioners
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American media brainwashing people by TV The media has brainwashed Americans today into to believing what they want you to believe. It could be about what to wear‚ political views‚ or what to buy. The media affects everything you do whether you are aware of it or not. The TV. is the biggest helper to brainwashing people. Most people open it as soon as they get home and leave it on till they fall asleep. That’s about 8 or more hours. Even if you aren’t paying attention to the television its self
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American Culture vs. Philippine Culture The culture of the United States of America has some similarities and differences to that of the Philippines. One of the government similarities is that both countries are led by an elected president. Considering the fact that the Philippines was once a U.S. Commonwealth‚ the American culture began having a relative influence on the Philippines; furthermore‚ the frequent use of the English language in the Philippines is due to the American culture influence
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known as ‘American Exceptionalism’‚ a nation viewing itself as above and more superior than any other nation. Exceptionalists see Winthrop’s words as a narrative about the US being founded as some sort of ‘Promised Land’: a new type of republic encompassing ‘a popular form of government to empower individuals and enable them to improve their lives’ (Tomes‚ p.30‚
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American Ethnic Literature Gerald Washington ENG/301 4/15/2013 Julie Kares American ethnic Literature What makes American literature American? When we talk about American literature we are talking about incorporating the story of an American piece. The makeup of the American values includes the rights to liberty‚ justice‚ equality‚ freedom‚ love‚ and family. American literature authors will use these values in their stories. American is well known for their short stories. When we speak of American
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African Americans: Historical Journey from 1865 to the Present HIS: 204: American History Since 1865 Professor Lisa Burgin July 14‚ 2014 Introduction The African American journey has been one of trials and tribulations which they suffered greatly to achieve freedom and success. The battle has led the citizens of this nation to have witnessed the first African American President of the United States. The journey that has brought African Americans to the present situation has
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Bobby Seefeldt AP American History Mr. Sommers September 18‚ 2014 History Journal Entry #1: Native Americans Before Europeans landed on the shores of America the Native Americans had developed dynamic and unique cultures. But as more and more Europeans came to America‚ more and more Indian culture was virtually destroyed. This tragedy is the direct result of treaties‚ written and broken by foreign governments‚ of warfare and of forced assimilation. After the Europeans created lasting colonies
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The American Dream Outline The three texts all have a different view on the American Dream. Text 2 and 4 have a mainly positive opinion‚ text 3 has a mainly negative opinion to the American Dream. In text 2 and 4 they agree that the American Dream is a good thing that comes to people‚ who are hardworking and determined. In text 2 it furthermore says that those who not only takes but also gives back can achieve the American Dream. Text 3 starts by stating that a lot of Americans are unhappy. In
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The Native American The Daily Herald Native Americans are an indigenous people throughout the world‚ simply misunderstood and ill-treated for centuries (Scheafer‚ 2012). History tells us‚ Native Americans were subject to land theft‚ controlled by others‚ and resistance to governance. This discrimination goes back to Christopher Columbus. He and his followers showed true hatred toward the Indian Nation. Europeans moved to extermination or genocide trying to distinguish this culture of people
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The Film Industry in Relation to the American Culture The beliefs and values of the American people are almost constantly changing. Going through American history reveals how the American culture has gone through changes ever since the days of the American revolution. Constant change is a staple of the American culture. The theme of acknowledging change in the American culture was addressed in multiple sources throughout the stimulus packet. In 1971‚ during his “Address to the Nation on Labor Day”
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