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    Samurai vs Knights:Were the Similarities Greater than the Differences. The knights and the Samurai were very similar but also had some major differences to‚ but if you were going to compare them on fighting and tactics that would be a lot harder because they are from two very different times and have very different geological advantages and disadvantages. So it is easier to compare their loyalty and way of living along with respect to others and enemies. Japan and Europe both switched to feudalism

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    1873‚ the imperial government finally looked to dismantle the Tokugawa system. In 1876‚ the final blow to the old way of Japanese life came. The Government stopped paying the samurai class their fixed regular sum of money (stipends) and took away their privilege of carrying swords. Abolishing the privileged status of the samurai caused rebellions‚ primarily

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    Feminism and Masculinity

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    contemporary society‚ hegemonic masculinity is defined by physical strength and boldness‚ heterosexuality‚ economic independence‚ authority over women and other men‚ and an interest in sexual relationships. While most men do not embody all of these qualities‚ society supports hegemonic masculinity within all its institutions‚ including the educational institute‚ the religious institute and other institutes which form the ideological state apparatus. Standards of masculinity vary from time to time‚ from

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    Samurai Code Of Behavior

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    Bushido- way of the warrior‚" code of behavior of Japanese samurai; emphasized bravery‚ loyalty and honor Daimyo-powerful warlords who held large estates and commanded private armies of samurai Fealty-the loyalty owed by a vassal to his feudal lord feudal system-political and social system based on the granting of land in exchange for loyalty‚ military assistance‚ and other services fief-grant of land from a lord to a vassal haiku-Japanese poem of 17 syllables written in three lines kabuki-type

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    film’s format. The style of Samurai Cop can be described as cheap and fast filming‚ and according to critique George Pacheco from 10k Bullets it contains a plethora of “mini- masterpieces of unintentional comedic gold.” There are many moments in the film where there is comic relief with unintentional humor‚ such as close-ups of facial reactions and straight faced dialogue that give the film a comedic style even though it was unintentional. For example‚ when Joe‚ a.k.a. Samurai Cop‚ is giving a monologue

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    Masculinity Analysis

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    These traits become essential in a man’s personality. They influence how a man will act or be in their everyday life.Two authors named‚ Michael Chabon and Frank PIttman‚ wrote about how they believed masculinity impacted men. Everyone has a different point of view towards the idea of masculinity including myself. Based on my own personal experiences based on muscularity I have noticed that men do masculine things because they

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    Final Exam What makes a hero a hero? In the western movies‚ The Searchers‚ High Noon‚ and Rio Bravo‚ each film portrays the issue of masculinity in three distinctive ways. In each of these movies the main character is left with defeating the bad guys. In all three of the movies‚ the main character is able to represent the traditional masculinity‚ toughness‚ and honor. In both the movies The Searchers and Rio Bravo‚ John Wayne plays the main character. Wayne at this time in America was pictured

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    Japan in the 10th century was experiencing change and disorder as its relatively new central government sought techniques for a strong and enduring legacy. In this period lived a man named Taira no Masakado. In events which are swirled with mystery and legend‚ Masakado found himself in direct opposition with the government‚ even proclaiming the title of the “New Emperor”. His legacy endures to this day and is a fundamental component in contemporary Japanese folklore. Was Masakado a product of his

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    advertising. This analysis was conducted in order to determine the role of males in society‚ how the psychological factors and sociological factors have shaped masculinity and attributed stereotyped notions with the term ’male’. Exposure to the medium of television may determine men and women’s definitions and beliefs regarding masculinity and male identity. Television has been chosen as the medium because it combines picture‚ colour‚ sound and motion‚ which makes it as one of the most powerful medium

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    Masculinity In Goodfellas

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    Maintaining Masculinity Martin Scorsese’s film GoodFellas (1990) not only provides an unparalleled glimpse into the gangster lifestyle of New York’s Italian mafia. Scorsese separates his classic gangster film from other works by following the character progression from teenagers to middle-aged men. The film constantly reinforces the image of masculinity from domestic affairs down the each character’s clothing. Each aspect of the gangsters’ lives centers around asserting their masculinity. Scorsese

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