Humanities Modern World Humanities have undergone some dramatic changes. From their classical disciplines they are transformed into national art, national literature and national past. There was an intellectual and cultural movement in the 18th century that emphasized on reason over superstition and science over faith (Khan Academy). Intelligent thinkers such as John Locke and Isaac newton accepted knowledge and spread new ideas about openness. This was a significant turning point for western civilization since the concepts are seen and relevant in the 21st century. Several ideas dominated this movement in ideas including; Rationalism- the view that human beings can use their faculty of reason to gain knowledge. Empiricism- Promotes the notion that knowledge comes from experience and observation of the world. Progressivism – the belief that through their powers of the reason humans can make unlimited, linear progression over time Cosmopolitanism- humans viewed themselves as an open-minded individual rather than close-minded people. They were ruled by reason, not prejudice. By 1900 the world was being transformed by all the discoveries, technological advances, and inventions. Electricity, the automobile, the airplane, radio, x-rays,…

Feminist Movement and the anti-war movement in the 20th Century Feminism movement was in its first stages in the 1960s Feminism resurgence all over the United States during this period presented a series of changes to the status of women, which has an impact up to date. Feminists brought inspiration to extraordinary changes in society’s fabrics, which had extensive cultural, economic, and political consequences. Feminists would conduct their protests at rallies, sit-ins, hearings, and in the streets, which gave them a voice and presence with the media, which was what mattered most (Call, 2017). America joined the Vietnam War from 1964 to 1973 and believed that by defending South Vietnam, they were also able to combat the threat of communism. An Anti-War Movement is a movement by the public made to oppose decisions made by the government to get involved in a cause. The Anti-War Movement developed in the United States, due to America’s involvement in the Vietnam War. The protests that upset Americans protested in, further developed the Anti-War Movement. The scope of this essay focuses on the U.S.…

Anti-racist Movement Anti-racist movements are organizations or movements that develop actions, policies, and beliefs that oppose racism; more specifically, it is a form of sustained, focused action—actions which are multi-lingual, inter-cultural, inter-abled, and inter-faith—intended at changing institutional policies, systems, and procedures that yield racism. In this paper, therefore, The Anti-Apartheid Struggle in South Africa shall be considered. The Anti-Apartheid Struggle Political History According to history, this struggle began in the establishment of Cape Town in 1652. As it grew, a white minority populated the area, having control over the economy and the government. Bothered by their removing of natives from their lands, nonwhites resisted—an action that only served to worsen their plight. By drawing aid from state legislations, the whites further removed the nonwhites from their lands and severely punished the resistors (Kurtz, 2010). Nevertheless, there was a twist. Since the regime highly depended upon nonwhites for labor and the industrial west for trade, learning the maltreatment permeating the country, both withdrew—leaving the state in a miserably weak condition (Kuperus, 1999). Strategic Actions Many strategies were employed in this struggle,…

Art prompts Q1. Chicano art is one of the most significant techniques that comprised of several movements. It spread in cities like Los Angeles, and it was carried out by Mexican-Americans who were politically active. Chicano artwork aimed at addressing self-determination, Culturals issues ethnicity topics, and they sought communal identity. Chicanos experienced harsh conditions living in America. Moreover, it contained stereotypical American or Mexican images (Mohr 61). Americans in high power controlled Chicano artwork. Their living situation made them create community-based images. Ruben Sazlar expresses the cries of Chicano’s for they feel cheated. The presentation of Chicano’s images or artistic work is different from that of Nuyorican decent. Carlos Callejo is a perfect example of Chicano artists who painted a Mural by the title, The Wonderful World of corruption in Estrada courts. Nuyorican art reflects on the relationship between Nuyoricans and Americans.  Unlike Chicano art, Nuyorican art it has been under the control of European for quite an extended period. This artwork reflects on political and social influence from other cultural communities rather than addressing the Puerto Ricans’ issues.  During…