inspired to join the nationalist movement when he met Ho Chi Minh. This newfound pride in his country led Tang to become the Minister of Justice for the Vietcong. His story revolves around the themes of nationalism and sacrifice. In the years leading up to and during the Vietnam War‚ feelings of nationalism were strong throughout the country. Vietnam’s victory over France gave the Vietnamese a sense of unity and pride in their country. They had finally dispelled their French oppressors and declared their
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solemnness. They don’t care as they solemnly promise their allegiance; their loyalty and devotion. They don’t care because the words are just an insincere series of syllables. Some people say that reiteration helps students feel a sense of unit and nationalism. Repetition teaches memorization not understanding. The pledge doesn’t promote patriotism for the simple reason that students don’t feel patriotic when they repeat the same intonation over and over again. One of the main points of controversy
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Development and Social Welfare Programmes in Nigeria****** National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) Historical Background The National Youth Service Corps is a scheme set up by the Nigerian government to involve the country ’s graduate – youth‚ in the development of the country. It is an organization that was established to ensure improved ties among the Nigerian people through her beloved youth‚ following the unfortunate event of the Civil War (July 1967 – 15 January 1970). General Yakubu Gowon’s administration
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In this essay I will be critically reviewing Heywood‚ Andrew. 2002. What is a nation? In Politics. London: Macmillan: 106-11. I am arguing that Heywoods views the nation as a psycho political construct. He argues that the nation is made up of subjective and objective factors. While he acknowledges the objective factors which are cultural characteristics he states that “ultimately‚ nations can only be defined subjectively by its members.” Heywood (2002‚ 106) Heywood identifies that the term “Nation”
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“Huwag kaming kalilimutan. Kaming mga bumagsak sa kadiliman.” Though the parting lines of Sisa‚ Crispin and Basilio in the Noh play Ang Paglalakbay ni Sisa were a little creepy‚ it was nevertheless very effective. Memorable‚ as what they had been aiming it to be. This was the first Noh play I’ve watched and I don’t think I’ll forget it‚ what with the intense emotional experience and the appreciation for both Japanese and Philippine cultures it has brought me. A Noh play is a traditional play
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tests on eight low-emissions cars and all failed to meet the official figures. Three cars were as much as 10mpg short of the published fuel consumption rates. The tests examined the Golf Bluemotion‚ Skoda Fabia Greenline‚ Mini Cooper D‚ Honda Civic Hybrid‚ Toyota Aygo‚ Ford Focus Econetic‚ Fiat 500 1.2‚ BMW 118d‚ all of which are regarded as low emissions/fuel economy models. The Golf Bluemotion got closest to its official figures in the 4Car tests‚ achieving 57.5mpg‚ only 5.3mpg short of
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do we really? Can we really pretend to ignore the fact and act of finger-pointing and quarrelling that is going on within the country. Political partisan blaming one another at one problem after another. Though some might argue it is an act of nationalism. But has no one question the fact that the political temperature has gone up a bit to high to still be living in comfort? And is it just me‚ or the quarelling is execptionally hot when elections is around the corner? As we know‚ Malaysia‚ a democratic
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Kebaya There is much speculation as to where the kebaya could have originated from. There are some who say that the kebaya originated in the Middle East‚ while others argue that it may have come from nearby China. Derived from the Arabic word kaba meaning “clothing” and introduced to Indonesia via the Portuguese language‚ the term kebaya has come to refer to a garment whose origins appear to be a blouse. It was first worn in Indonesia at some time during the 15th and 16th centuries. Origins of
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In the given debate topic of ’Is ethnic conflict inevitable?’ both authors have explained their perspectives with an example of historical events in particular society. I would like to explain the summary of both the sides and then I would express my point of view as under. Sudhir Kakar – a social researcher in India has taken the psychological perspective to explain the inevitable causes of ethnic conflicts. Taking Indian community as a whole‚ he differentiates the understanding of everybody
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its national symbols‚ and its history. Symbols such as our National Anthem and the Statue of liberty show the pride we have in our country‚ and I common bond throughout all citizens in America. Other countries will be the first to recognize the nationalism we obtain to our country. When visiting another country‚ an American citizen may realize that that country’s values are totally different than ours. Each country has their own cultural identity. This identity “is formed in a process that results
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