Abstract This paper presents a review of "Honor and Violence is the OldSouth", which is actually an abridged version of Bertram Wyatt-Brown's "Southern Honor: Ethics and Behavior in the OldSouth". The book presents an objective and highly well-researched account of life for women and slaves in the South who were considered devices with which to maintain family honor. The subject of honor is studied from a historical and anthropological perspective. The author seeks to explain why white masters treated slaves in an inhumane manner and similarly how women were expected to behave in patriarchal societies of the South.
From the Paper "The author explains that there were two extremely important driving forces behind South's obsession with preservation of honor. For one, it was believed that since Northerners were the enemy, they must never be allowed to ridicule South's men of honor. It was essentially a defensive tactic that helped South keep its head high against a more sophisticated, civilized and successful enemy. In the antebellum period, South was mainly an agrarian society while North had become a major industrial force. It was clear that South's economy was waning with most immigrants settling in Northern region and contributing to the development of industries there. Cotton plantations were one of the main sources of income for the rich South and with decrease in its production, South was losing to North on the economic front."
Abstract This paper discusses, summarizes and reviews Dudley Johnson's article "William Harris Garland: Mechanic of the OldSouth", describing the life led by the main character, William Harris Garland, the economic situation of the era and the character of Garland. The paper also discusses the importance that Johnson places on the role Garland played in American history along with the thousands of other like Garland.
From the Paper "Today, too many of us still think of "The Old South" at the beginning and middle of the Nineteenth Century as either made up of wealthy plantation owners, or slaves. Garland's experiences which he wrote down in a lot of letters were those of an itinerant mechanic, moving from place to place, trying to find work, and often trying to travel without a cent in his pocket. William Garland, as described in Johnson's article. Was one of "a number of skilled workmen in the South prior to the Civil War, and the work they did was vital to the region (Johnson 41). Like so many itinerant workmen today, "he and his friends had no interest in the political situation. They were more concerned with obtaining and keeping jobs and with reducing their financial insecurity" (41)."
An examination of the book "Unruly Women: The Politics of Social and Sexual Control in the OldSouth," by Victoria E. Bynum, which discusses the life of women in the American South in the 19th century.
Abstract This paper introduces and discusses the book, "Unruly Women: The Politics of Social and Sexual Control in the OldSouth," by Victoria E. Bynum. Specifically, it looks at why the writer found the book to be interesting and valuable for research on how women lived in the OldSouth. The writer claims that the book provides insight into the very personal and intimate lives of women that many male historians have not previously documented.
From the Paper ""Unruly Women" is more than just a book about how women lived in the South in the 19th century. It is a graphic history of how husbands, masters, and owners treated their women. It is a tale of women who did not fit in their society, and how society regarded them. It is the story of black women, and white women, and how they considered each other, and interacted with the men in their lives. It is often fascinating, and often disturbing. Bynum has taken a difficult subject, and made the reader want to learn more. Bynum herself says in the Introduction, "Why should historians interested in the dynamics of power and politics in the antebellum South investigate this politically powerless minority of women? This book addresses these questions by examining three broad categories of women who behaved in atypical fashion" (Bynum 1)."
Abstract This paper discusses the ways that Eudora Welty uses characters and circumstances in her books to illustrate a conflict between the OldSouth and the New South. The paper presents many examples from many different books of hers to demonstrate her portrayal of this conflict. It examines the role of the characters and the language that she uses to describe the conflict.
From the Paper "In "A Worn Path," we see the Old South represented in the character of Phoenix, an African-American woman who was "very old and small" (Worn Path Welty 26). The setting of this story is post-Civil War and Phoenix is still living a realm that has not quite caught up with the real world. Phoenix represents the Old South not only with her journey but also the love she carries for her grandchild. In Phoenix's character, we find determination and a strong will that does not bend easily. She meets the forest with a feisty attitude, telling the "foxes, owls beetles, jack rabbits, coons, and wild animals" (26) to keep their distance. She makes it through the forest and crawls beneath a barbed-wire fence in the name of love. Every step of the way, she represents a segment of the Old South, bubbling with superstition. For instance, she mistakes a scarecrow for a ghost. She also crosses a swamp where she says, "Sleep on, alligators, and blow your bubbles" (29). Here we see how Phoenix is living in a culture that while it is slightly skewed, it holds a certain amount of respect for the earth."
Analyzes the poetry of Natasha Trethewey in "Native Guard" and Marilyn Nelson in "A Wreath for Emmett Till" as contemporary American eulogies to the OldSouth.
Abstract This paper explains that both American poets, Natasha Trethewey in "Native Guard" and Marilyn Nelson in "A Wreath for Emmett Till", tackle aspects of the American history of racial intolerance. Their interconnected poems are united by common themes and structures as well as their enclosure within the covers of a single volume. They pay their respect to seismic historical events in American history, which are of personal significance to the poets. The paper then points out that Nelson's book is a text of anger at present and past racism; however, Trethewey's gentler volume is a homage to her family and to anonymous soldiers. The paper reviews the content and structure of both sets of poems.
From the Paper "The voice of the lost, nameless (unlike Till) soldier becomes a poetic voice of memory, in short he becomes like Trethewey herself as this modern woman takes on the voice of the memory of fallen men and also the Black woman and a White man who gave her life and raised her even when their marriage was illegal and it was still technically illegal in 1966 Mississippi to have a mixed marriage. Like the South still remembers the Civil War and the Confederacy, Trethewey tries to remember--but with a difference."
Abstract This paper discusses foreign policy in South Korea and how it was affected by the Korean War, noting that the foreign policy of South Korea after the war was greatly influenced by the conflict between North and South. The Korean War forged close ties between South Korea and the United States, and the threat from the North shaped the way south Korea responded to many other parts of the world, especially to any other Communist country that might be seen as providing aid to the North.
From the Paper "South Korea and North Korea have been divided since the end of World War II. The foreign policy of South Korea after the war was greatly influenced by the conflict between North and South. The Korean War forged close ties between South Korea and the United States, and the threat from the North shaped the way south Korea responded to many other parts of the world, especially to any other Communist country that might be seen as providing aid to the North."
Abstract This paper discusses how South Africa is an influential country on the African continent. As a result, its relations with near-by neighbors and its friendliness with Washington will greatly impact American standing and policy goals across the wide expanse of Africa. With this in mind, the following paper explores how South African foreign policy impacts America vis-a-vis the war on terror. Specifically, the paper looks at the complications which have arisen from South Africa's recent embracing of rogue states like Libya and Cuba and the paper also examines how South Africa's interventionist behavior under the aegis of the African Union can be used to protect American interests abroad and American lives at home by combating terrorism "over there" before it comes "here".
Abstract This is a study of the 1997 collapse of the South Korean economy and how the IMF's $55 billion recovery plan has worked (or not worked) since then. It describes the interrelation of government and economy in South Korea, and stresses the impact of bad trade policy on the fall of South Korea's industrial and financial economy.
Abstract This paper compares the marketing and advertising strategies of South African businesses from three industries: Diamonds, Tourism and Fruit. The author presents the history of Union of South Africa and the three industries. The paper discusses the purpose of TISA (Trade and Investment South Africa).
From the Paper "The British seized the Cape of Good Hope area in Dutch settlers called Boers trekked north to establish their own republics. The discovery of diamonds in and gold in created wealth and increased immigration. It also intensified the subjugation of the native South Africans. The Boers resisted British encroachments but were eventually defeated in the Boer War that lasted from ... to ... . The resulting Union of South Africa operated under a policy of apartheid the separate development of the races. This policy was formalized ..."
Tags: Marketing strategies, South Africa, tourism. fruit, diamonds, de beers, compare and contrast
Abstract This paper discusses the cause of the Asian Financial Crisis in 1997, and the South Korean government's reaction to monetary and financial pressures. According to this paper, the Asian financial crisis has many causes and consequences, but loans by U.S. banks to businesses in South Korea and elsewhere are an important part of the story. These loans helped create the crisis by supporting unsound investments and creating repayment obligations that Korean enterprises were unable to meet, thus undermining financial market confidence in the South Korean economy.
From the Paper "For thirty years prior to the Asian' financial crisis South Korea enjoyed fast growth that translated into impressive economic performance, strong fiscal positioning, and macroeconomic stability (Radelet et al). Economic indicators including decreased inflation, increased saving rates, open economies, and thriving export segments made it impossible for economists to predict what was to follow. In the summer of 1996, the Asian financial crisis erupted in Thailand after the country had just experienced an influx in economic growth."
Abstract This paper explores South Africa's experience as a divided nation and its process of recovery in the past two decades. First, the paper considers the issue of affirmative action in South Africa. The author then acknowledges that elements of apartheid still exist. In order to overcome this divisiveness, the author examines the experiences of other divided nations, such as Germany and Korea. The author concludes that apartheid in South Africa has not ended, but has merely gone 'underground' so that it can still be active but not in the overt sense that it used to be.
From the Paper "The promotion of a collective or a group identity, therefore, necessarily involves subordinating the individuality that is seen within the group. Furthermore, being able to strengthen one's identity based on race, religion, language, or caste is also considered divisive and threatening to the equality and the freedom of the country (Gramby-Sobukwe, 2002). Quotas are then viewed as being a means to help achieve an equality of outcome by working to deny an equality of opportunity or a fundamental right of various individuals (Gramby-Sobukwe, 2002)."
Abstract This paper, written from a religious Christian perspective, attempts to show that the New Testament writings can be seen as the direct fulfillment of Old Testament Messianic prophesy. The author acknowledges the many problematic issues that surround the theological relationship between the teachings of Christ in the New Testament and the Old Testament Messianic vision. This paper, however, focuses on what the author considers to be the many prophetic statements of the Old Testament regarding a Messiah. Several examples of these statements are given in the text, with most coming from the Book of Isaiah.
Outline:
Introduction
Old Testament Messianic Prophesies
Genesis and Early Prophetic Statement in the Old Testament
Lineage
Isaiah
The Son of God: Psalms and Proverbs
God Nature
Daniel
The fulfillment of Messianic Prophesies in the New Testament
Conclusion
From the Paper "It is also an important part of the discussion of this subject to be aware of the complexities and problematics of a direct and overly simplistic linkage between Old Testament prophetic statements about the Messiah and the image and message of Jesus Christ in the New Testament texts. As the above quotation indicates, the Old Testament Messianic vision is largely related to the future history of the Jewish people and has historic and political connotations. While these problematics are largely outside of the parameters of this study as such, yet it is also important to take note of the fact that important Old Testament prophets like Isaiah saw the Messiah in possibly a different light to the way that Jesus is portrayed in the New Testament. For example, a study of the prophecies of Isaiah by Patterson (1953) states the following. "
Tags:Old, Testament, Messiah, predictions, savior, Jesus
This paper outlines the types of violence against women in Africa, specifically South Africa. It then gives the effects of AIDS and HIV on the situation.
Abstract Domestic violence, the most prevalent form of violence against women, remains a relatively obscure and ignored issue in reproductive health research and programming. The paper explains that, in countries like South Africa, with a high prevalence of HIV, extremely high rates of rape and other forms of violence against women have been documented and may play an important role in women's greater vulnerability to HIV infection. It explains that, when looking at this issue, it is important to look at the rates of infection for Africa as a whole because all of the countries are affected. However, in South Africa, the rates are extremely high, and the violence against women continues to grow.
From the Paper "Violence against the women in South Africa stems from several factors. The first factor is the history of the African people. Slavery has always been an epidemic that has plagued the people; giving some the feeling of superiority over others. This feeling of superiority has carried to men against women. Another factor is the wars that exist within Africa. White minorities in South Africa ruled the country until 1993 and with these White people were feelings of superiority. Activists fought against the White superiority and gained control of their country. According to BBC News, "The white governments had grand social engineering schemes which separated the races and involved the forced resettlement of hundreds of thousands of people. They poisoned and bombed opponents and encouraged trouble in neighbouring countries" (2)."
Abstract This paper examines C. Vann Woodward's "Origins of the New South." It summarizes its contents and describes Woodward's systematic method to track the industrialization of the South after Reconstruction and in response to populism.
From the Paper "This research examines Woodward's Origins of the New South. The research will set forth a summary of the book's contents and then analyze the methodology Woodward employs to articulate the pattern of ideas that make up the text with a view toward assessing ..."
Abstract This paper considers the best economic strategy for poor countries to develop and applies this to South Africa. The paper notes the need for an infrastructure and for foreign investment from multinational enterprises in particular, with South Africa having to overcome the economic damage done by the long-term and now abandoned policy of apartheid, which contributed to the high unemployment and poverty facing the country.
From the Paper "Economic development is a subject of study in the West and a vital necessity for the poor countries of the world. Technology is identified as one of the four key elements for a country to generate a higher standard of living, along with natural resources, capital, and a skilled workforce. Emerging nations today can take full advantage of the technological developments that have been made by developed nations (Mobius 37). A country like South Africa has particular difficulty today because of the long neglect of proper development during the decades of apartheid, when racial divisions created a lopsided economic system where whites benefited and blacks did not."
