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The Conservative Backlash of the 80s and 90s, 2006.
A look at the reasons behind the conservative backlash in the 1980s and the 1990s in the United States.
1,125 words (approx. 4.5 pages), 0 sources, $ 44.95
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The decades of the 1960s and 1970s were turbulent years in North American society. The rise of the counter culture feminism and of various historically marginalized interest groups changed the dynamic of political and social debate in a way that remains with us yet. This paper explores the reasons why a conservative reaction to the liberalism of the aforementioned two decades sprang up in the 1980s and in the 1990s, especially in the United States.
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The Compassionate Conservative Movement, 2008.
An analysis of Ronald Reagan's policies and their relationship to the compassionate conservative movement.
2,332 words (approx. 9.3 pages), 7 sources, MLA, $ 71.95
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This paper explores the ideas and aims of President Ronald Reagan. It discusses the concept of him as the originator of the compassionate conservative movement. The paper then aims to demonstrate that while Reagan's ideas were appealing to the general population of the United States, they did not have inherent validity when contrasted against the methods that Reagan and his Administration used to administer reforms under compassionate conservatives. It suggests that, in fact, adherence to Reagan's ideas of compassion penalized the average American citizen. The paper provides the writer's opinion on the issue.
Table of Contents:
Introduction
The Idea of the Compassionate Conservative
The Execution of Compassionate Conservative Policies
Analysis of the Ideas of Compassionate Conservatism
Conclusion
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"Reagan's party platform of Compassionate Conservatism was founded on ideas with significant appeal for the average American. It is easy to believe that exploitation occurs: every time I pay my taxes, I regret that I have no real control over how my taxpayers spend the money I have worked so hard to earn. The message of a politician who would work in my best interests to eliminate wasteful spending and to keep my money out of the hands who have done nothing to earn it is undeniably appealing. There is nothing inherently wrong with the idea of a Compassionate Conservative. The problem is in the execution: Reagan's policies sounded phenomenal but did little beyond endorsing strategies to improve the quality of life of the upper class and businesses, while penalizing persons who needed assistance. In my opinion, this does not demonstrate compassion. This demonstrates a keen eye for salesmanship."
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Jane Austen as a Conservative Writer, 2005.
An analysis of "Mansfield Park" and "Pride and Prejudice" in order to display how Jane Austen uses conservative conventions to display subtle social criticism.
2,474 words (approx. 9.9 pages), 10 sources, MLA, $ 75.95
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This paper examines Jane Austen's "Mansfield Park" and "Pride and Prejudice" in an attempt to argue that Austen is most definitely not a conservative writer. Concentrating specifically on her portrayal of women, the family, marriage, and her subtle criticism of patriarchal systems, the aim is to demonstrate how Austen uses conservative conventions to conceal her ambiguous feelings toward social customs. It contrasts surface meanings of the text with close critical readings of selected characters and events in order to show the subtlety Austen adopts to present social criticism. The characters of Fanny Price of "Mansfield Park" and Elizabeth Bennet of "Pride and Prejudice" are of particular importance to this argument.
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"On the surface, Mansfield Park appears to be a more conservative novel than Pride and Prejudice. The heroine, Fanny Price, seems to be an ideal conduct-book heroine, as she is what Hester Chapone terms 'private and domestic.' She is described in the novel as 'the perfect model of a woman' mainly because her emotional responses remain internalised and private as opposed to the open and frank mannered Elizabeth. Considering the contrast between the heroines of Mansfield Park and Pride and Prejudice, indeed, Fanny undoubtedly appears to be a more conservative character than Elizabeth. However, a closer reading of the text leaves Mansfield Park as the more radical of the two. Mansfield Park was the first of Austen's novels to be written and published in her maturity."
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The 1964 Conservative Defeat, 2005.
An explanation of the economic and political factors that contributed to the Conservative Party defeat in the 1964 general election.
2,272 words (approx. 9.1 pages), 6 sources, MLA, $ 70.95
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This paper examines the factors leading to the defeat of the Conservative government in the 1964 election, concentrating on economic and political reasons. It looks in detail at the economic decline that Britain was experiencing, the role of the trade unions within this and the effect of the rejection of the application to join the European Community. It then considers the political factors, including scandals such as the Vassal and Profumo affairs, the resignation of Macmillan, and the leadership contest which ended in the succession by Douglas-Home. The paper concludes that given the history of the parliament, it was unsurprising that the Conservatives were defeated in the election, perhaps exacerbated by the choice of new leader following the resignation of Macmillan.
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"In 1961 Profumo, the Minister of War, began an affair with Christine Keeler, who was also involved with a Russian diplomat. When discovered, there was speculation about whether national security had been threatened: these rumours did not cease, and eventually, in March 1963, formal questions were raised in the Commons, to which the response was a personal statement read by Profumo. The statement was mostly true, with the exception of a claim that there had been no personal impropriety, and it was accepted by the MPs, although the press, continued with their speculations. Eventually in June 1963, Profumo admitted to the House that he had lied, and resigned his seat. "
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Conservative Jewish Women in Canada & USA, 2006.
A review of the role of conservative Jewish women within Canada and the United States.
3,600 words (approx. 14.4 pages), 5 sources, $ 142.95
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This paper discusses how, in spite of significant under reporting of the role of Jewish women within the creation, formation, and continuance of the Jewish community, these persons are highly active both within the formalized religious structure and the informal socio-cultural communities affiliated with a given synagogue. This paper demonstrates the impact and the role of the woman within the Jewish communities in North America, with an emphasis on the Conservative Jewish community and comparing and contrasting differences between Jewish women within Canada and North America.
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"Women within the Jewish community are accorded rights and privileges that are rarely found within other theologically-oriented communities, such as a matrilineal line of integration into the faith and the ability to own property and acquire protection under the sanctity of law. Yet despite these obvious distinctions from the majority of the world's major religions, women within the Jewish community tend to face overt and understated forms of segregation in terms of the interpretation of their actions. Through extension, this understatement of their role in the community can be interpreted as purposeful or accidental devaluation. "
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Advertizing in a Conservative Society, 2002.
This paper shows the difficulties of promoting products in conservative societies such as traditional Muslim countries.
1,202 words (approx. 4.8 pages), 5 sources, APA, $ 41.95
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Advertizing is a major marketing tool for organizations to sell their products and services. The paper argues that in conservative societies however, it is virtually impossible to convey message in an attractive way. This paper discusses the Saudi society and the approaches to advertizing as compared to the United States. It discusses advertizing mediums such as television commerical and the internet and shows how messages put across to the consumer differ between the two countries, based on cultural demands.
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"Extensive efforts are made to keep the society segregated so that no mingling or socializing for the two is possible. As a result, educational institutes are segregated and the workplace does not employ women much. There are strict laws regarding women covering themselves, traveling with a male relative and driving. Moreover, media, along with the Internet, is heavily censored for any trace of irreligious content. However counteracting this heavy religious influence is the compulsory economic development that Saudi Arabia cannot avoid or stop."
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America's Liberal and Conservative Ideologies, 2000.
An examination of the ideologies of Americans and how they can be divided into 'liberal' and 'conservative'.
1,155 words (approx. 4.6 pages), 12 sources, $ 39.95
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This paper discusses the notion of ideologies as consistent and systematic ways of understanding the social, political and economic world and looks at where they originate. Americans are usually seen as holding two main ideologies: liberalism and conservatism. The paper looks at research studies in order to determine how personal ideologies of Americans determine which category a person belongs to.
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"A person?s values, or the framework through which s/he perceives the world, are developed differently for each individual through the socialization process. The process of socialization is the means by which people acquire their values through an interplay of cultural factors, knowledge, experience and ideology. The family, peers are early and pervasive agents in the socialization process, with later influences coming from neighbors, working colleagues, and the mass media. In the politics of everyday life, sources of social differentiation permeate virtually every aspect of existence."
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Peel and the Conservative Party, 2004.
An analysis of Sir Robert Peel's volatile relationship with the Conservative Party and the legacy of Lord Liverpool.
2,618 words (approx. 10.5 pages), 6 sources, APA, $ 78.95
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This paper examines how in the period directly after the resignation and death of Lord Liverpool, the Tory party oscillated between leaders and gradually deteriorated as a parliamentary force. It looks at how after the passing of the Great Reform Act, Robert Peel emerged as evidently the most talented parliamentarian on the opposition benches and how with the support of Wellington acceded to the Premiership in 1834. It discusses the extent to which Peel deserves the title "Liberal Tory" and investigates his reputation as 'The Queen's Minister'. It also provides a fluent and knowledgable account of both the leading political actors of the age and the transition in Victorian party politics.
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"The Prime Minister certainly appeared to have significant sway over his chorus in terms of gaining their support for the potentially difficult issues of Malt Tax and resignation. Peel?s standing within his party increased considerably during the 1834/35 ministry and this gave significant strength to his policy of governing in opposition. Peel aimed essentially to support the government when he thought it right, and make amendments to legislation when necessary. Moreover, he was able to considerably influence government policy on occasion, such as over Ecclessiastical reform."
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Conservative American Presidents, 2002.
A study of the American Republican president Ronald Regan and the conservative ideal that parallelled with President Harding.
1,495 words (approx. 6.0 pages), 7 sources, MLA, $ 49.95
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This paper discusses the return to conservatism in the American presidency after the 1980s. It compares the similarities to earlier periods in the 19th and 20th century, and discusses the relationship there is between this return to conservatism and the continued struggle for U.S. military dominance and economic globalization. The paper describes the foreign policy and military actions of President Regan in the 1980s.
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"Many Americans also felt Regan used too much force in his foreign policy, and could bring the country to war very easily. The March 1986 raid on Libya and Moammar Khadafy's headquarters in retaliation for terrorist activities was popular with most Americans, but illustrates his use of force and might in American foreign policy. Contributing to the global peace process, Regan met with Soviet premier Gorbachev in 1987, and together they signed the INF (intermediate nuclear force) arms control treaty, limiting and controlling the use of nuclear arms in both countries, a major step in demonstrating America's global political dominance. "
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The Conservative Perspective on Revolution and Reform, 2002.
This paper asks how conservatives view revolutionary thought and looks at the differences between 'revolution' and 'reform'?
1,800 words (approx. 7.2 pages), 2 sources, MLA, $ 57.95
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This essay uses the classical conservative text of Edmund Burke, "Reflections on the Revolution in France", and Joseph Conrad's "The Secret Agent" to give a clear perspective on the development of modern conservative views on reformations within a political system and revolutions whose aim is the overthrow of a regime.
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"Both revolution and reform lead to a change in existing political circumstances for a given country, and both come about as a result of the emergence of a new politico-ideological culture. The difference between them, therefore, should be sought in the organizational methods used to produce change. This essay draws on Conrad?s ?The Secret Agent? to explain the ideological establishment of revolutionary thought, and compares it to Burke?s ?Reflections on the Revolution in France? to make clear why conservatives would prefer a reformation of current political structures to a revolution."
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Conservative and Labor Economic Policies, 2006.
A discussion on the change in Great Britain's economic policies from 1945 to the present day.
8,370 words (approx. 33.5 pages), 4 sources, APA, $ 178.95
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This paper discusses the economic policies of Great Britain from 1945 up until the present day. It discusses both conservative and labor policies and shows how they differed. The paper ends by discussing the rise and implementation of the "new labor" policies. It particularly focuses on Tony Blair's vision of government and politics, including his concept of the "third way."
Table of Contents:
1945-1979
The Thatcher-Major Years
A New Context
The Recent Economic and Social History of the United Kingdom
The Political Situation in Britain
The Left/Right Division
Globalization
The Rise of "New Labour"
How New Is New Labour?
The Characteristics Blair's Policies
The Limits of Blairism
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"After World War II, a new economic philosophy called "Keynesianism" - different from the "laissez-faire" of old - became prevalent; to his main proponent, John Maynard Keynes (1883-1945), free operation of the market was a good thing but it might prove insufficient to ensure full employment in the long term. The State itself should therefore see to it that effective demand (Keynes attached primary importance to it rather than supply) was always renewed by spending money (expanding the money supply, a policy known as reflation) in order to increase purchasing power and encourage private investment, i.e. rejuvenate economic activity. The government had therefore to be much more interventionist and to operate demand management (which meant economic planning). This is what the Labour government did when the core of the economy (steel, coal, airlines, railways, banks, petroleum, telephone logic), seen as too important to be left to the marketplace, was nationalized."
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The New Deal: Revolutionary or Conservative, 2002.
Looks at the New Deal under President Roosevelt, the different interpretations of the New Dea,l and Roosevelt's success.
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Discusses the historiography of the New Deal. The essay discusses the conflicting historical interpretations that have been made about this period and then discusses Roosevelt's success.
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The Conservative Fabric of Native American Culture, 2000.
An examination of the difference between the worldview of Native Americans, who generally treat the earth with respect, and the capitalist worldview of Protestant Europeans, who have a different view of this world.
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"Worldview is one aspect of Native American society that contributes strongly to their conservatism; this contrasts Western society, which has what Weber describes as Protestant Calvinism. Weber argues that the doctrine of Calvinism provided cultural motivation for the rise of capitalism, and more generally, modernity, with its emphasis on change and process. This is contrary to the Native aspect of worldview, which contains hundreds of religions with different relations with the sacred. One aspect of Calvinism that fosters a strong tendency towards change, in contrast to the Native American heritage is the dualism between this-worldly and otherworldly orientations. Within Calvinism this earth is evil, tainted with sin and disease, the primary world is the other world, or heaven. This has enormous implications on the treatment of this earth, as Christians are given the task of transforming it into a more heaven like utopia. This is done through subjugation of raw materials, population of the world and conversion of its inhabitance to the Christian faith (Champagne, The Cultural and Institutional., p. 29). Also, since the other world, or heaven is the only sacred world, institutions on earth must always be in a process of change and improvement, adapting to the changing environment, and creating what Weber called, the ?spirit of capitalism?, and the emergence of modernity."
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Comparison Of Different Generations Of Americans, 2002.
Reviews the generations of the 1920s, 50s, 60s, 80s and 90s.
1,800 words (approx. 7.2 pages), 9 sources, $ 63.95
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Reviews the generations of the 1920s, 50s, 60s, 80s and 90s. Differences in outlook and approaches to life. Discusses the social meaning of the labels attached to each generation. Lost generation, beat generation, hip culture, Hippies, Yuppies, Generation X. Media attention to counter cultural efforts. Protest movements. Ties to youth culture.
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"The labels attached to many American generations in the twentieth century generally refer to a small number of people. Gertrude Stein's famous remark to Ernest Hemingway about his "lost generation," for example, referred to a group of writers (Gans, 1992). Similarly, the number of people actually involved in Beat culture in the 1950s and in Hippie culture and New Left politics in the 1960s, as well as the actual number of people who could be termed Yuppies in the 1980s, was relatively small. Even the label Generation X which has been applied to the most recent generation, while it may have a broader scope, still seems to reflect attitudes, concerns, and interests that are held by only a portion of the generation in question. Yet the widespread use of these terms--which were stretched far beyond their original constituencies--had two effects. On the one hand, the broadened ..."
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The Conservatives, 2004.
An examination of the actions of conservatives in a one-hundred-year war on progressive, liberal, and leftist causes.
11,397 words (approx. 45.6 pages), 47 sources, APA, $ 223.95
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This paper illuminates the consistency of the war on progressive, liberal, and leftist causes and its impact on the application of public administration, including conservatives' dismantling of the politics-administration dichotomy and the progressive ideals of the New Public Administration. It argues that conservatives have won the battle of reality shaping and imposed their ideology as the dominant narrative in America. Counter-narratives face a daunting task in shifting the paradigm. It also discusses how today, the extremes within this movement barely feel the need to operate within the constraints of the Constitution.
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Purpose
No One Left
Understanding the Right
American Right Wing Timeline
The Demonization of Liberalism and the Living Liberals Who Espouse It
The Right-Wing Propaganda Machine
What Is Liberalism?
The Triumphs of Liberalism
Labor Movement
The Red Scare
Conservative Rhetoric and Bad Policies
The Right Race
Affirmative Action and the Conservative Realignment
Public Administration Theory and Practice - The Right Way
Final Thoughts
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"The conservative ideological victory is nearly complete. After one hundred and fifty years of aggression toward liberal and progressive American causes, the conservative elites can almost claim victory, having thwarted efforts to establish an honest dialectic on wealth, class-based opportunity, and the confounding questions surrounding race. Today, the conservatives of America can launch illegal wars, record unprecedented deficits, restructure the tax code to favor the wealthiest Americans, and subvert even our most basic civil rights and liberties."
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