Celebrity icons on modern time. Retrieved November 27, 2008, from 1960s celebrities Web site: http://celebrityworship.wordpress.com/category/1960s/
This website lists the biggest and most iconic celebrities of the 60s. Along with descriptions, there are video links to see the celebrity in action. Some of the celebrities include: The Beatles, Grace Kelly, Marilyn Monroe, Raquel Welch, Martin Luther King Jr, Nelson Mandela, Elizabeth Taylor, and Elvis Presley.
Bacani Jr, T. (2007, June, 26). The celebrity culture. Manila Standard, Retrieved November 27, 2008, from https://www.lexisnexis.com.ezproxy.hofstra.edu/us/lnacademic/results/docview/docview.do?docLinkInd=true&risb=21_T5253983088&format=GNBFI&sort=RELEVANCE&startDocNo=1&resultsUrlKey=29_T5253983092&cisb=22_T5253983091&treeMax=true&treeWidth=0&csi=227171&docNo=9
This article describes the current state of our celebrity-obsessed culture. There are helpful and harmful celebrities. There are celebrities that help us to lead better human lives, and there are celebrities that lead us to debase our tastes and ourselves. But whether good or bad, no celebrity should become an idol for us.
Saturday, November 29, 2008
War
Stearman, W.L. (2007, March, 21). Vietnam war lessons. The Washington Times, Retrieved November 26, 2008, from https://www.lexisnexis.com.ezproxy.hofstra.edu/us/lnacademic/results/docview/docview.do?docLinkInd=true&risb=21_T5253926704&format=GNBFI&sort=RELEVANCE&startDocNo=1&resultsUrlKey=29_T5253926707&cisb=22_T5253926706&treeMax=true&treeWidth=0&selRCNodeID=24&nodeStateId=411en_US,1&docsInCategory=970&csi=8176&docNo=13
The article is about what went wrong with the Vietnam War. It starts off with the assumption of taking on the Vietnam situation in the first place in 1963. When the Tet Offense happened in 1968 the American public started to believe this was an unwinnable war. The last mistake was not knowing when to withdraw troops, which ended up taking place in 1973.
Perez-Pena, R. (2008, March, 24). The war endures, but where's the media?. The New York Times, Retrieved November 26, 2008, from https://www.lexisnexis.com.ezproxy.hofstra.edu/us/lnacademic/results/docview/docview.do?docLinkInd=true&risb=21_T5253956378&format=GNBFI&sort=RELEVANCE&startDocNo=1&resultsUrlKey=29_T5253956381&cisb=22_T5253956380&treeMax=true&treeWidth=0&selRCNodeID=23&nodeStateId=411en_US,1,22&docsInCategory=88&csi=6742&docNo=11
After 5 years of the Iraq war, and there is barely any coverage in the news. According to this New York Times article, the American public has lost interest in the war. It is also too expensive and too dangerous to keep sending journalists to Iraq. Also, the storyline of the Iraq war is not as interesting as WWII or even the Vietnam war.
The article is about what went wrong with the Vietnam War. It starts off with the assumption of taking on the Vietnam situation in the first place in 1963. When the Tet Offense happened in 1968 the American public started to believe this was an unwinnable war. The last mistake was not knowing when to withdraw troops, which ended up taking place in 1973.
Perez-Pena, R. (2008, March, 24). The war endures, but where's the media?. The New York Times, Retrieved November 26, 2008, from https://www.lexisnexis.com.ezproxy.hofstra.edu/us/lnacademic/results/docview/docview.do?docLinkInd=true&risb=21_T5253956378&format=GNBFI&sort=RELEVANCE&startDocNo=1&resultsUrlKey=29_T5253956381&cisb=22_T5253956380&treeMax=true&treeWidth=0&selRCNodeID=23&nodeStateId=411en_US,1,22&docsInCategory=88&csi=6742&docNo=11
After 5 years of the Iraq war, and there is barely any coverage in the news. According to this New York Times article, the American public has lost interest in the war. It is also too expensive and too dangerous to keep sending journalists to Iraq. Also, the storyline of the Iraq war is not as interesting as WWII or even the Vietnam war.
Friday, November 28, 2008
Journalism
Herbers, J. (1994, December, 22). Judgemental reporting. (end of journalistic objectivity) (includes related article on 1960s.... Nieman Reports, Retrieved November 26, 2008, from http://www.allbusiness.com/legal/constitutional-law-freedom-press/8014704-1.html
1960s journalism was more objective than it is today. Although it started to become more judgmental starting with the early 60s. Privacy was also respected more in the 1960s than in the 2000s. Underground press came around to become the alternative print media, independently published and distributed, associated with the countercultural movements of the late 1960s and early 1970s.
(2008). American Journal Review. Retrieved November 26, 2008, from AJR.org Web site: http://ajr.org/
American Journalism Review is a national magazine that covers all aspects of print, television, radio and online media. The magazine, which is published six times a year, examines how the media cover specific stories and broader coverage trends. AJR analyzes ethical dilemmas in the field and monitors the impact of technology on how journalism is practiced and on the final product.
(2004). NAA: Facts about newspapers. Retrieved November 26, 2008, from Newspapers Association of America Web site: http://www.naa.org/info/facts04/circulation-daily.html
This chart compares circulation of newspapers from 1950 until 2004. I found in very interesting that newspaper circulation is going up for morning and Sunday editions, but circulation is down for evening editions and total morning and evening. Since this study ended in 2004, it does not take in account the past four years and the leap of computer use.
1960s journalism was more objective than it is today. Although it started to become more judgmental starting with the early 60s. Privacy was also respected more in the 1960s than in the 2000s. Underground press came around to become the alternative print media, independently published and distributed, associated with the countercultural movements of the late 1960s and early 1970s.
(2008). American Journal Review. Retrieved November 26, 2008, from AJR.org Web site: http://ajr.org/
American Journalism Review is a national magazine that covers all aspects of print, television, radio and online media. The magazine, which is published six times a year, examines how the media cover specific stories and broader coverage trends. AJR analyzes ethical dilemmas in the field and monitors the impact of technology on how journalism is practiced and on the final product.
(2004). NAA: Facts about newspapers. Retrieved November 26, 2008, from Newspapers Association of America Web site: http://www.naa.org/info/facts04/circulation-daily.html
This chart compares circulation of newspapers from 1950 until 2004. I found in very interesting that newspaper circulation is going up for morning and Sunday editions, but circulation is down for evening editions and total morning and evening. Since this study ended in 2004, it does not take in account the past four years and the leap of computer use.
Literature
Bradley, B. (2008). American cultural history. Retrieved November 25, 2008, from Lone-Star College - Kentwood Web site: http://kclibrary.lonestar.edu/decade60.html
Literature reflected what was happening in the political arenas and social issues of America in the sixties. Harper Lee's Pulitzer prize winning novel To Kill a Mockingbird is a story about a small southern town and social distinctions between races. Writing about race and gender, women of color like Maya Angelou helped create new insights on feminism as it developed in America. Disillusionment with the system was the theme of books like Catch-22 and One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest.
Minzesheimer, B. (2007, July, 5). Young, old and wild about 'HP'. USA Today, Retrieved November 25, 2008, from https://www.lexisnexis.com.ezproxy.hofstra.edu/us/lnacademic/results/docview/docview.do?docLinkInd=true&risb=21_T5253639977&format=GNBFI&sort=RELEVANCE&startDocNo=1&resultsUrlKey=29_T5253639981&cisb=22_T5253639980&treeMax=true&treeWidth=0&selRCNodeID=37&nodeStateId=411en_US,1,28&docsInCategory=19&csi=8213&docNo=16
One of the most popular series to come out this decade is the Harry Potter series. This article comments on how young and old, from ages 9-81, are waiting for the last book to come out. More than just a series, these books have turned into very successful films and have become part of pop culture.
American literature. (2008). In Wikipedia [Web]. Retrieved November 25, 2008, from http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/American_literature#Contemporary_American_fiction
2000s American literature is considered Postmodern. The postmodern authors are well known for setting scenes in fast food restaurants, on subways, or in shopping malls; they write about drugs, plastic surgery, and television commercials. Sometimes, these depictions look almost like celebrations. But simultaneously, writers in this school take a knowing, self-conscious, sarcastic, and (some critics would say) condescending attitude towards their subjects.
Literature reflected what was happening in the political arenas and social issues of America in the sixties. Harper Lee's Pulitzer prize winning novel To Kill a Mockingbird is a story about a small southern town and social distinctions between races. Writing about race and gender, women of color like Maya Angelou helped create new insights on feminism as it developed in America. Disillusionment with the system was the theme of books like Catch-22 and One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest.
Minzesheimer, B. (2007, July, 5). Young, old and wild about 'HP'. USA Today, Retrieved November 25, 2008, from https://www.lexisnexis.com.ezproxy.hofstra.edu/us/lnacademic/results/docview/docview.do?docLinkInd=true&risb=21_T5253639977&format=GNBFI&sort=RELEVANCE&startDocNo=1&resultsUrlKey=29_T5253639981&cisb=22_T5253639980&treeMax=true&treeWidth=0&selRCNodeID=37&nodeStateId=411en_US,1,28&docsInCategory=19&csi=8213&docNo=16
One of the most popular series to come out this decade is the Harry Potter series. This article comments on how young and old, from ages 9-81, are waiting for the last book to come out. More than just a series, these books have turned into very successful films and have become part of pop culture.
American literature. (2008). In Wikipedia [Web]. Retrieved November 25, 2008, from http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/American_literature#Contemporary_American_fiction
2000s American literature is considered Postmodern. The postmodern authors are well known for setting scenes in fast food restaurants, on subways, or in shopping malls; they write about drugs, plastic surgery, and television commercials. Sometimes, these depictions look almost like celebrations. But simultaneously, writers in this school take a knowing, self-conscious, sarcastic, and (some critics would say) condescending attitude towards their subjects.
Art
(2008). Art History Guide. Retrieved November 25, 2008, from Art History Guide Web site: http://www.arthistoryguide.com/
This website give a list of all of the major art movements in history. From the 1960s, the most influential are: Hard-edge Painting, which is characterized by geometric shapes and straight edges; Op Art 1960s AD, uses patterns to create the optical illusion of movement; Pop Art 1960s AD, the compilation of mass-produce commodities in popular culture to create a fine art interpretation; and Minimal Art 1960s AD, which the work is stripped down to its most fundamental features. Also popular later on in the decade was psychedelic art which is characterized by bright patterns and "hippy" designs.
Donaldson-Evans, C. (2008, April, 18). Yale student insists abortion art project is real, despite university's claims of 'creative fiction'. Fox News, Retrieved November 25, 2008, from http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,351730,00.html
The Yale Abortion-Art project created a lot of controversy in April over what is art. The student, Aliza Shvarts, artificially inseminated herself and then performed self-induced abortions for a year. The blood soaked rags from the abortions were used to create an exhibit. This article continues the the quest for what is art and what is bad taste.
(2007). David LaChapelle. Retrieved November 25, 2008, from David LaChapelle Web site: http://www.davidlachapelle.com/home.html
David LaChapelle has become one of the most sought after photographers. His art has been published into four books featuring numerous celebrities. Along with being a photographer, LaChapelle has directed a documentary, "Rize", directed music videos for Britney Spears, Christina Aguilera, and Avril Lavigne. He has also shot advertisements for companies such as Tommy Hilfiger, Nokia, L'Oreal, and Burger King. LaChapelle’s work has been described as surrealist, grotesque, shocking and ironic. His use of celebrities exaggerates aspects of their personalities and their personal lives.
This website give a list of all of the major art movements in history. From the 1960s, the most influential are: Hard-edge Painting, which is characterized by geometric shapes and straight edges; Op Art 1960s AD, uses patterns to create the optical illusion of movement; Pop Art 1960s AD, the compilation of mass-produce commodities in popular culture to create a fine art interpretation; and Minimal Art 1960s AD, which the work is stripped down to its most fundamental features. Also popular later on in the decade was psychedelic art which is characterized by bright patterns and "hippy" designs.
Donaldson-Evans, C. (2008, April, 18). Yale student insists abortion art project is real, despite university's claims of 'creative fiction'. Fox News, Retrieved November 25, 2008, from http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,351730,00.html
The Yale Abortion-Art project created a lot of controversy in April over what is art. The student, Aliza Shvarts, artificially inseminated herself and then performed self-induced abortions for a year. The blood soaked rags from the abortions were used to create an exhibit. This article continues the the quest for what is art and what is bad taste.
(2007). David LaChapelle. Retrieved November 25, 2008, from David LaChapelle Web site: http://www.davidlachapelle.com/home.html
David LaChapelle has become one of the most sought after photographers. His art has been published into four books featuring numerous celebrities. Along with being a photographer, LaChapelle has directed a documentary, "Rize", directed music videos for Britney Spears, Christina Aguilera, and Avril Lavigne. He has also shot advertisements for companies such as Tommy Hilfiger, Nokia, L'Oreal, and Burger King. LaChapelle’s work has been described as surrealist, grotesque, shocking and ironic. His use of celebrities exaggerates aspects of their personalities and their personal lives.
Film
1960s film. (2008). In Wikipedia [Web]. Retrieved November 24, 2008, from http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1960s_in_film
This Wikipedia entry lists the events that occurred in film during the 60s as well as most of the films released in the decade. Wikipedia gives links to each of the movies listed allowing for further insight on each movie. The events are also linked to their appropriate category.
(2008). Best/worst 1960s titles. Retrieved November 24, 2008, from Imdb.com Web site: http://www.imdb.com/chart/1960s
This is a list of the best and worst movies of the 1960s according to the Internet Movie Database. The top two movies are "spaghetti westerns," the genre that launched Clint Eastwood's career. Other films include the works of Alfred Hitchcock, Cool Hand Luke, Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid, Rosemary's Baby, and The Graduate.
Dirks, T. (2008). Timeline of influential milestones and important turning points in film history 2000s . Retrieved November 24, 2008, from Filmsite.org Web site: http://www.filmsite.org/milestones2000s.html
This website lists the most influential moments in film from 2000 to present day. This comprehensive time line includes popular films, changes in production, and film movements. Remakes of older movies and television shows are a common theme, as well as sequels and digital films.
This Wikipedia entry lists the events that occurred in film during the 60s as well as most of the films released in the decade. Wikipedia gives links to each of the movies listed allowing for further insight on each movie. The events are also linked to their appropriate category.
(2008). Best/worst 1960s titles. Retrieved November 24, 2008, from Imdb.com Web site: http://www.imdb.com/chart/1960s
This is a list of the best and worst movies of the 1960s according to the Internet Movie Database. The top two movies are "spaghetti westerns," the genre that launched Clint Eastwood's career. Other films include the works of Alfred Hitchcock, Cool Hand Luke, Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid, Rosemary's Baby, and The Graduate.
Dirks, T. (2008). Timeline of influential milestones and important turning points in film history 2000s . Retrieved November 24, 2008, from Filmsite.org Web site: http://www.filmsite.org/milestones2000s.html
This website lists the most influential moments in film from 2000 to present day. This comprehensive time line includes popular films, changes in production, and film movements. Remakes of older movies and television shows are a common theme, as well as sequels and digital films.
Music
Madani, J. (1998). A brief history of pop and rock music in the 60s. Spectropop, Retrieved November 24, 2008, from http://www.spectropop.com/hmadanibrief.html
This essay give a description of the history of pop and rock music in the 1960s. The largest comparison is between The Beatles and The Beach Boys. The essay also discusses pop-jazz musicians and pop-country music. Motown was popular in the early sixties while Woodstock music ruled the later part of the decade.
(2008, November 5). 2000s music. Retrieved November 23, 2008, from Tune Charts Web site: http://www.tunecharts.com/?2000s-Music
This website lists the hits so far from the decade. Music styles include electronic, rap, r&b, pop, rock, heavy metal, jazz, and dance. The styles were the antithesis of early 90s music, such as grunge. Alternative music was more pop than rock. Boy bands and girl bands peaked and declined during the 2000s. Music videos and MTV had a large part on what songs became popular and for how long.
(2008, February 5). Rhapsody takes over yahoo on demand. Techweb, Retrieved November 23, 2008, from https://www.lexisnexis.com.ezproxy.hofstra.edu/us/lnacademic/results/docview/docview.do?docLinkInd=true&risb=21_T5252977095&format=GNBFI&sort=RELEVANCE&startDocNo=1&resultsUrlKey=29_T5252977098&cisb=22_T5252977097&treeMax=true&treeWidth=0&csi=295551&docNo=23
This article from Techweb talks about the take over of Yahoo on demand by Rhapsody. Rhapsody is a monthly subscription that allows its users to download mp3 files that are sometimes compatible with iTunes. Rhapsody is also the main competition for legal music downloading.
(2007, July, 31). Illegal downloading on the rise. New Musical Express, Retrieved November 23, 2008, from https://www.lexisnexis.com.ezproxy.hofstra.edu/us/lnacademic/results/docview/docview.do?docLinkInd=true&risb=21_T5253241108&format=GNBFI&sort=RELEVANCE&startDocNo=1&resultsUrlKey=29_T5253241111&cisb=22_T5253241110&treeMax=true&treeWidth=299&selRCNodeID=18&nodeStateId=411en_US,1,40&docsInCategory=140&csi=221819&docNo=2
Illegal music downloading is on the rise despite harsh punishments and fines. 1,700 internet users were polled by the Entertainment Media Research company to find these results. Legal downloading is also increased in the past year. The study shows a shift towards digital media from CDs and physical music.
This essay give a description of the history of pop and rock music in the 1960s. The largest comparison is between The Beatles and The Beach Boys. The essay also discusses pop-jazz musicians and pop-country music. Motown was popular in the early sixties while Woodstock music ruled the later part of the decade.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Beatle_haircut#The_mop-top_haircut
In this Wikipedia article is about the Beatles influence on pop culture. It branches off into fashion, television, film, video games, and countless contemporary bands. The Beatles also have had their own Cirque du Soleil with their hits arranged to a circus. The Beatles are still very popular amongst younger crowds which just goes to show that great music is timeless.(2008, November 5). 2000s music. Retrieved November 23, 2008, from Tune Charts Web site: http://www.tunecharts.com/?2000s-Music
This website lists the hits so far from the decade. Music styles include electronic, rap, r&b, pop, rock, heavy metal, jazz, and dance. The styles were the antithesis of early 90s music, such as grunge. Alternative music was more pop than rock. Boy bands and girl bands peaked and declined during the 2000s. Music videos and MTV had a large part on what songs became popular and for how long.
(2008, February 5). Rhapsody takes over yahoo on demand. Techweb, Retrieved November 23, 2008, from https://www.lexisnexis.com.ezproxy.hofstra.edu/us/lnacademic/results/docview/docview.do?docLinkInd=true&risb=21_T5252977095&format=GNBFI&sort=RELEVANCE&startDocNo=1&resultsUrlKey=29_T5252977098&cisb=22_T5252977097&treeMax=true&treeWidth=0&csi=295551&docNo=23
This article from Techweb talks about the take over of Yahoo on demand by Rhapsody. Rhapsody is a monthly subscription that allows its users to download mp3 files that are sometimes compatible with iTunes. Rhapsody is also the main competition for legal music downloading.
(2007, July, 31). Illegal downloading on the rise. New Musical Express, Retrieved November 23, 2008, from https://www.lexisnexis.com.ezproxy.hofstra.edu/us/lnacademic/results/docview/docview.do?docLinkInd=true&risb=21_T5253241108&format=GNBFI&sort=RELEVANCE&startDocNo=1&resultsUrlKey=29_T5253241111&cisb=22_T5253241110&treeMax=true&treeWidth=299&selRCNodeID=18&nodeStateId=411en_US,1,40&docsInCategory=140&csi=221819&docNo=2
Illegal music downloading is on the rise despite harsh punishments and fines. 1,700 internet users were polled by the Entertainment Media Research company to find these results. Legal downloading is also increased in the past year. The study shows a shift towards digital media from CDs and physical music.
Language
Baker, J. (2005). 60s slang. Retrieved November 22, 2008, from Cougar Town Web site: http://cougartown.com/slang.html
This website gives a list of 1960s slang A-Z. Language in the 1960s went through a lot of change, especially from the early 60s, where the language sounded much more like stereotypical 50s lingo, while late 60s sounded more like stereotypical hippies.
Grosvenor, Jr., C.R. (2008). Slang of 2000's. Retrieved November 22, 2008, from In the 00's Web site: http://www.inthe00s.com/archive/inthe00s/smf/1089703709.shtml
This interactive site allows its users to upload different slang around the world. This site also allows people to comment on whether or not it originated in the 2000s or in the 90s.
(2008). Urban Dictionary. Retrieved November 22, 2008, from Urban Dictionary Web site: http://www.urbandictionary.com/
Urban dictionary is a common site for people to upload new phrases before they become common vernacular. Sometimes vulgar, but always entertaining, users can rate the words and agree whether it is the most common use for that word.
This website gives a list of 1960s slang A-Z. Language in the 1960s went through a lot of change, especially from the early 60s, where the language sounded much more like stereotypical 50s lingo, while late 60s sounded more like stereotypical hippies.
Grosvenor, Jr., C.R. (2008). Slang of 2000's. Retrieved November 22, 2008, from In the 00's Web site: http://www.inthe00s.com/archive/inthe00s/smf/1089703709.shtml
This interactive site allows its users to upload different slang around the world. This site also allows people to comment on whether or not it originated in the 2000s or in the 90s.
(2008). Urban Dictionary. Retrieved November 22, 2008, from Urban Dictionary Web site: http://www.urbandictionary.com/
Urban dictionary is a common site for people to upload new phrases before they become common vernacular. Sometimes vulgar, but always entertaining, users can rate the words and agree whether it is the most common use for that word.
Saturday, November 22, 2008
Civil Rights
(2007). Civil Rights Timeline. Retrieved November 20, 2008, from Infoplease Web site: http://www.infoplease.com/spot/civilrightstimeline1.html
This web page gives a detailed look at the time line of the Civil Rights movement from 1954 until 2005. The time line mentions the Greensboro, N.C. sit in, Martin Luther King, Jr.'s "I Have a Dream" speech, President Johnson signing the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Malcolm X, the first mention of affirmative action, and the Black Panthers.
African-american civil rights movement. In Wikipedia [Web]. Retrieved November 20, 2008, from http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/African-American_Civil_Rights_Movement_(1955%E2%80%931968)
Wikipedia gives the following definition for what the The American Civil Rights Movement (1955–1968) refers to: the reform movements in the United States aimed at abolishing racial discrimination against African Americans and restoring suffrage in Southern states. This article covers the phase of the movement between 1954 and 1968, particularly in the South. By 1966, the emergence of the Black Power Movement, which lasted roughly from 1966 to 1975, enlarged the aims of the Civil Rights Movement to include racial dignity, economic and political self-sufficiency, and freedom from oppression by whites.
Richardson, V. (2008, November, 18). Gay rights abandoned on sidelines after election. The Washington Times, Retrieved November 21, 2008, from http://www.lexisnexis.com.ezproxy.hofstra.edu/us/lnacademic/results/docview/docview.do?docLinkInd=true&risb=21_T5196583647&format=GNBFI&sort=RELEVANCE&startDocNo=1&resultsUrlKey=29_T5196583654&cisb=22_T5196583653&treeMax=true&treeWidth=0&csi=8176&docNo=7
Gay rights this past election were not granted the right to marriage. The biggest defeat was Proposition 8, the California bill that overturned the California Supreme Court's decision on granting the right for gay marriage. The majority of those who voted for Proposition 8 were African-Americans, who also voted for Barack Obama.
This web page gives a detailed look at the time line of the Civil Rights movement from 1954 until 2005. The time line mentions the Greensboro, N.C. sit in, Martin Luther King, Jr.'s "I Have a Dream" speech, President Johnson signing the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Malcolm X, the first mention of affirmative action, and the Black Panthers.
African-american civil rights movement. In Wikipedia [Web]. Retrieved November 20, 2008, from http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/African-American_Civil_Rights_Movement_(1955%E2%80%931968)
Wikipedia gives the following definition for what the The American Civil Rights Movement (1955–1968) refers to: the reform movements in the United States aimed at abolishing racial discrimination against African Americans and restoring suffrage in Southern states. This article covers the phase of the movement between 1954 and 1968, particularly in the South. By 1966, the emergence of the Black Power Movement, which lasted roughly from 1966 to 1975, enlarged the aims of the Civil Rights Movement to include racial dignity, economic and political self-sufficiency, and freedom from oppression by whites.
Richardson, V. (2008, November, 18). Gay rights abandoned on sidelines after election. The Washington Times, Retrieved November 21, 2008, from http://www.lexisnexis.com.ezproxy.hofstra.edu/us/lnacademic/results/docview/docview.do?docLinkInd=true&risb=21_T5196583647&format=GNBFI&sort=RELEVANCE&startDocNo=1&resultsUrlKey=29_T5196583654&cisb=22_T5196583653&treeMax=true&treeWidth=0&csi=8176&docNo=7
Gay rights this past election were not granted the right to marriage. The biggest defeat was Proposition 8, the California bill that overturned the California Supreme Court's decision on granting the right for gay marriage. The majority of those who voted for Proposition 8 were African-Americans, who also voted for Barack Obama.
Television
http://www.helium.com/items/569934-the-history-and-evolution-of-television-the-1960s-and-1970s?page=2
This article is about the impact of television on society and entertainment in the 1960s. Through television, many political moments were witnessed, such as the first televised presidential debate, saw President Kennedy and Martin Luther King, Jr. assassinated, saw feed from Vietnam and saw the landing on the moon. Popular shows included Gunsmoke, Maverick, Bonanza, The Ed Sullivan Show, The Dick Van Dyke Show, Captain Kangaroo, The Flintstones and Mr. Rodgers.
Sandison, N. (2008, September, 24). Mad Men wins best drama at Emmy awards. Brand Republic News Releases, Retrieved November 17, 2008, from http://www.lexisnexis.com.ezproxy.hofstra.edu/us/lnacademic/auth/checkbrowser.do?ipcounter=1&cookieState=0&rand=0.482376655695152&bhcp=1
The AMC series Mad Men is about New York's advertising industry in the 1960s. The series comments on the social change taking place from the late '50s into the '60s.
(2004, Nov, 6). Grim reality; television. The Economist, Retrieved October 9, 2008, from https://www.lexisnexis.com.ezproxy.hofstra.edu/us/lnacademic/results/docview/docview.do?docLinkInd=true&=21_T4812988014&format=GNBFI&sort=RELEVANCE&startDocNo=1&resultsUrlKey=29_T4812988017&cisb=22_T4812988016&treeMax=true&treeWidth=0&csi=7955&docNo=24
Reality television's popularity does not look like it is diminishing. Network executives and advertisers agree that the strongest and most original shows will survive. CBS's "Survivor", for instance, remains popular, although they will no longer be able to count on any me-too program succeeding. Reality TV is still far cheaper to make than drama. Advertisers like its younger audiences.
This article is about the impact of television on society and entertainment in the 1960s. Through television, many political moments were witnessed, such as the first televised presidential debate, saw President Kennedy and Martin Luther King, Jr. assassinated, saw feed from Vietnam and saw the landing on the moon. Popular shows included Gunsmoke, Maverick, Bonanza, The Ed Sullivan Show, The Dick Van Dyke Show, Captain Kangaroo, The Flintstones and Mr. Rodgers.
Sandison, N. (2008, September, 24). Mad Men wins best drama at Emmy awards. Brand Republic News Releases, Retrieved November 17, 2008, from http://www.lexisnexis.com.ezproxy.hofstra.edu/us/lnacademic/auth/checkbrowser.do?ipcounter=1&cookieState=0&rand=0.482376655695152&bhcp=1
The AMC series Mad Men is about New York's advertising industry in the 1960s. The series comments on the social change taking place from the late '50s into the '60s.
(2004, Nov, 6). Grim reality; television. The Economist, Retrieved October 9, 2008, from https://www.lexisnexis.com.ezproxy.hofstra.edu/us/lnacademic/results/docview/docview.do?docLinkInd=true&=21_T4812988014&format=GNBFI&sort=RELEVANCE&startDocNo=1&resultsUrlKey=29_T4812988017&cisb=22_T4812988016&treeMax=true&treeWidth=0&csi=7955&docNo=24
Reality television's popularity does not look like it is diminishing. Network executives and advertisers agree that the strongest and most original shows will survive. CBS's "Survivor", for instance, remains popular, although they will no longer be able to count on any me-too program succeeding. Reality TV is still far cheaper to make than drama. Advertisers like its younger audiences.
Sex
The Sexual Revolution of the 60s. Retrieved November 12, 2008, from Sexuality and Modernity Web site: http://www.isis.aust.com/stephan/writings/sexuality/revo.htm
This article summarizes the 1960s sexual revolution as having the following effects: Sexuality became political, emerging as an axis around which new social movements organized and shifts in the relations between women and men, particularly those inspired by the emergent women’s liberation movements. This parallels women’s increased presence in the public realm and personal autonomy concerning reproductive choices and sexual expression. Other effects were: a destabilising of the rigid boundary between the private family and the individualistic orientated public realm, reforms in the legal and medical regulation of sexuality, the increased commercialisation and commodification of sexuality through pornography and mass media, the concomitant relaxation of censorship laws and the political mobilisation of the gay & lesbian movements.
(2002, February, 19). Women win and lose in sexual revolution. The Washington Times, Retrieved November 13, 2008, from https://www.lexisnexis.com.ezproxy.hofstra.edu/us/lnacademic/results/docview/docview.do?docLinkInd=true&risb=21_T5195189980&format=GNBFI&sort=RELEVANCE&startDocNo=1&resultsUrlKey=29_T5195189983&cisb=22_T5195189982&treeMax=true&treeWidth=0&csi=8176&docNo=11
This article states to two sides to the sexual revolution for women. The first being the reality of women's lives are regularly using, living, trusting, taking as a given the key technological benefits of the sexual revolution, which was the invention of contraception. Also the right to explore who women are before making the hopefully lifetime commitment of marriage or partnership. However, the counter effect is the lack of consciousness and responsibility about sexual contact on college campuses. Also mentioned in this article is 14- and 15-year-olds being educated for sex through pornography.
Malhotra, S. (2008). Impact of the sexual revolution: Consequences of risky sexual behaviors. Retrieved November 13, 2008, from http://www.jpands.org/vol13no3/malhotra.pdf
This document claims that the repercussion of the sexual revolution of the 1960s is risky sexual behavior in teenagers and young adults today. The result of this risky behavior, including unprotected sex and multiple partners have increased the chances of getting a sexually transmitted disease. The most common sexually transmitted diseases in women ages 15-24 are chlamydia, human papillomavirus (HPV), and trichomoniasis. The greatest consequence to risky behavior is a lifelong infection, such as genital herpes, genital warts, or HIV and AIDS.
This article summarizes the 1960s sexual revolution as having the following effects: Sexuality became political, emerging as an axis around which new social movements organized and shifts in the relations between women and men, particularly those inspired by the emergent women’s liberation movements. This parallels women’s increased presence in the public realm and personal autonomy concerning reproductive choices and sexual expression. Other effects were: a destabilising of the rigid boundary between the private family and the individualistic orientated public realm, reforms in the legal and medical regulation of sexuality, the increased commercialisation and commodification of sexuality through pornography and mass media, the concomitant relaxation of censorship laws and the political mobilisation of the gay & lesbian movements.
(2002, February, 19). Women win and lose in sexual revolution. The Washington Times, Retrieved November 13, 2008, from https://www.lexisnexis.com.ezproxy.hofstra.edu/us/lnacademic/results/docview/docview.do?docLinkInd=true&risb=21_T5195189980&format=GNBFI&sort=RELEVANCE&startDocNo=1&resultsUrlKey=29_T5195189983&cisb=22_T5195189982&treeMax=true&treeWidth=0&csi=8176&docNo=11
This article states to two sides to the sexual revolution for women. The first being the reality of women's lives are regularly using, living, trusting, taking as a given the key technological benefits of the sexual revolution, which was the invention of contraception. Also the right to explore who women are before making the hopefully lifetime commitment of marriage or partnership. However, the counter effect is the lack of consciousness and responsibility about sexual contact on college campuses. Also mentioned in this article is 14- and 15-year-olds being educated for sex through pornography.
Malhotra, S. (2008). Impact of the sexual revolution: Consequences of risky sexual behaviors. Retrieved November 13, 2008, from http://www.jpands.org/vol13no3/malhotra.pdf
This document claims that the repercussion of the sexual revolution of the 1960s is risky sexual behavior in teenagers and young adults today. The result of this risky behavior, including unprotected sex and multiple partners have increased the chances of getting a sexually transmitted disease. The most common sexually transmitted diseases in women ages 15-24 are chlamydia, human papillomavirus (HPV), and trichomoniasis. The greatest consequence to risky behavior is a lifelong infection, such as genital herpes, genital warts, or HIV and AIDS.
Monetti, Sandro (September 28, 2008). Celebs cash on in bed & bawd; STEAMY STARS SPARK A BOOM IN SEXY FLICKS. Sunday Star, Retrieved 10/5/08, from https://www.lexisnexis.com.ezproxy.hofstra.edu/us/lnacademic/results/docview/docview.do?docLinkInd=true&risb=21_T4824427958&format=GNBFI&sort=RELEVANCE&startDocNo=1&resultsUrlKey=29_T4824427964&cisb=22_T4824427963&treeMax=true&treeWidth=0&csi=298373&docNo=3
A fairly popular trend in celebrity culture is the sex tape. Paris Hilton, Pamela Anderson, and Kim Kardashian raised their celebrity status just for having a sex tape (Although Kim Kardashian wasn't really a celebrity before that, then again neither was Paris Hilton). Sex tapes are so common that there are websites and companies that work only in celebrity sex tapes. What caused all of this? Sex sells. For a lot. Along with sex tapes, 'upskirts' and 'nipple-slips' pictures of celebrities are all over the web. Not only has entertainment become voyeuristic but sexually exploitive.
What is even more interesting is the main-stream appeal of porn actresses. Jenna Jameson is a household name to teenagers and Mary Carey just finished a reality show on VH1. Sex has become synonymous with celebrity and if there isn't a sex tape then they aren't worth talking about.
Friday, November 21, 2008
Women
Feminism movement. In Wikipedia [Web]. Retrieved November 9, 2008, from http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Feminist_movement
The feminist movement is broken up into three waves: women's suffrage, inequality with laws and culture, and the response to the shortcomings of the second wave and social inequalities. The start of the second wave in the '60s is usually credited to Betty Friedan's 1963 book The Feminine Mystique. Women that were involved with the second wave dealt with sexist power structures. The term 'Women's Liberation' was first coined in 1964 and first printed in 1966. Feminism has effected many changes in Western society, including women's suffrage, broad employment for women at more equitable wages, the right to initiate divorce proceedings and the introduction of "no fault" divorce, the right to obtain contraception and safe abortions, and access to university education.
(2008, September, 13). The triumph of feminism; Lexington. The Economist, Retrieved November 9, 2008, from https://www.lexisnexis.com.ezproxy.hofstra.edu/us/lnacademic/results/docview/docview.do?docLinkInd=true&risb=21_T5194891763&format=GNBFI&sort=RELEVANCE&startDocNo=1&resultsUrlKey=29_T5194891768&cisb=22_T5194891767&treeMax=true&treeWidth=0&csi=7955&docNo=9
This article from The Economist reflects on how the course of the election has shown advancements towards feminism and a woman's perception in the political arena. The first being Hilary Clinton, who remained the strongest opponent to Barack Obama until she conceeded from the Democratic race. The second, and more surprising 'feminist' is Sarah Palin. While many consider her to be the 'anti-feminist' it does speak volumes that a woman would be chosen for the vice-president ticket for the traditionally conservative Republican party.
Sharon
Women's liberation was meant to open doors and create equality for future generations of women. Somewhere along the lines being proud of being a woman turned into self-objectification. When Miley Cyrus was on the cover of Vogue the public was shocked that a 15-year-old was portrayed as sexual. However I don't think that the problem was with the Vogue cover, but with her own personal Myspace pictures. She took many pictures of her in suggestive poses and in bikinis. This isn't an isolated incident since most junior-high, high school, and college girls post similar pictures of themselves online. Young girls are learning that it's okay to themselves at earlier and earlier ages.
The feminist movement is broken up into three waves: women's suffrage, inequality with laws and culture, and the response to the shortcomings of the second wave and social inequalities. The start of the second wave in the '60s is usually credited to Betty Friedan's 1963 book The Feminine Mystique. Women that were involved with the second wave dealt with sexist power structures. The term 'Women's Liberation' was first coined in 1964 and first printed in 1966. Feminism has effected many changes in Western society, including women's suffrage, broad employment for women at more equitable wages, the right to initiate divorce proceedings and the introduction of "no fault" divorce, the right to obtain contraception and safe abortions, and access to university education.
(2008, September, 13). The triumph of feminism; Lexington. The Economist, Retrieved November 9, 2008, from https://www.lexisnexis.com.ezproxy.hofstra.edu/us/lnacademic/results/docview/docview.do?docLinkInd=true&risb=21_T5194891763&format=GNBFI&sort=RELEVANCE&startDocNo=1&resultsUrlKey=29_T5194891768&cisb=22_T5194891767&treeMax=true&treeWidth=0&csi=7955&docNo=9
This article from The Economist reflects on how the course of the election has shown advancements towards feminism and a woman's perception in the political arena. The first being Hilary Clinton, who remained the strongest opponent to Barack Obama until she conceeded from the Democratic race. The second, and more surprising 'feminist' is Sarah Palin. While many consider her to be the 'anti-feminist' it does speak volumes that a woman would be chosen for the vice-president ticket for the traditionally conservative Republican party.
Women's liberation was meant to open doors and create equality for future generations of women. Somewhere along the lines being proud of being a woman turned into self-objectification. When Miley Cyrus was on the cover of Vogue the public was shocked that a 15-year-old was portrayed as sexual. However I don't think that the problem was with the Vogue cover, but with her own personal Myspace pictures. She took many pictures of her in suggestive poses and in bikinis. This isn't an isolated incident since most junior-high, high school, and college girls post similar pictures of themselves online. Young girls are learning that it's okay to themselves at earlier and earlier ages.
Youth
Christine Rosen, "Virtual Friendship and the New Narcissism," The New Atlantis, Number 17, Summer 2007, pp. 15-31
http://www.thenewatlantis.com/publications/virtual-friendship-and-the-new-narcissism
Social networking online has become an increasingly popular thing to do on spare time. Myspace, Facebook, and countless other social networks all offer the ability to present whatever image or personality you want. Its affect on society is particularly noticible in the youth, where young teenagers post 35 pictures of themselves a day in different, often suggestive, poses. Social networking is also changing the way we build friendships and relationships. It is a quicker and easier way to gain attention, approval, and community without having to put in a lot of effort.
Qureshi, F. (2008, Septmber 18). Echoes of the '60s in today's youth culture. The Triangle, Retrieved November 8, 2008, from http://media.www.thetriangle.org/media/storage/paper689/news/2008/09/18/EdOp/Echoes.Of.The.60s.In.Todays.Youth.Culture-3438376.shtml
In this article makes correlations between the Vietnam War and the Iraq War, fashion and music from the 1960s and today. The article states that culturally, the '60s continue to inspire the youth culture of today. It also suggests the media's allusions to and infatuation with the '60s have made that unparalleled decade relevant to political, fiscal, sexual and cultural debates of today.
http://www.thenewatlantis.com/publications/virtual-friendship-and-the-new-narcissism
Social networking online has become an increasingly popular thing to do on spare time. Myspace, Facebook, and countless other social networks all offer the ability to present whatever image or personality you want. Its affect on society is particularly noticible in the youth, where young teenagers post 35 pictures of themselves a day in different, often suggestive, poses. Social networking is also changing the way we build friendships and relationships. It is a quicker and easier way to gain attention, approval, and community without having to put in a lot of effort.
Qureshi, F. (2008, Septmber 18). Echoes of the '60s in today's youth culture. The Triangle, Retrieved November 8, 2008, from http://media.www.thetriangle.org/media/storage/paper689/news/2008/09/18/EdOp/Echoes.Of.The.60s.In.Todays.Youth.Culture-3438376.shtml
In this article makes correlations between the Vietnam War and the Iraq War, fashion and music from the 1960s and today. The article states that culturally, the '60s continue to inspire the youth culture of today. It also suggests the media's allusions to and infatuation with the '60s have made that unparalleled decade relevant to political, fiscal, sexual and cultural debates of today.
Violence
I liked this article because it shows the dark side of new media. Youtube is a huge staple in high school and college-aged students (and a definite fixture in other age demographics) that demonstrates a form of self-expressionism in entertainment. With all of the positive forms of entertainment, executions, murders, and deadly accidents are commonly frequented in certain circles. (From a personal observation of an ex roommate's boyfriend and his friends). It also reflects how shock-value has to increase to new levels of violence in order to make people uncomfortable.
History of the FBI vietnam war rra: 1960's - 1970's. Retrieved November 5, 2008, from Federal Bureau of Investigation Web site: http://www.fbi.gov/libref/historic/history/vietnam.htm
This site give the history of violence according to the FBI. An interesting viewpoint that lists Vietnam as the underlying reason of violence in the 1960s. There was an increase in urban crime and propensity for some groups to resort to using violence in challenging the "establisment."
Kettl, P. (1994, June 1). Look to television's role in youth violence. The New York Times, Retrieved November 17, 2008, from https://www.lexisnexis.com.ezproxy.hofstra.edu/us/lnacademic/results/docview/docview.do?docLinkInd=true&risb=21_T5194497869&format=GNBFI&sort=BOOLEAN&startDocNo=1&resultsUrlKey=29_T5194497873&cisb=22_T5194497872&treeMax=true&treeWidth=0&csi=6742&docNo=9
This editorial piece written by an associate professor of Psychiatry at Penn State states that the average American child finishes high school he or she has witnessed 18,000 entertaining television murders, presented without clear vision, guilt or remorse. He also states that homicides have doubled since the onset of television; that areas of the country that received television first had earlier rises in homicides, and also that whites had earlier rises in homicide rates than African-Americans, corresponding to the earlier presence of television in white households.
Politics
Found in LexisNexis Academic searcher:
(2008, Jan, 5). The 40-year itch; The Economist, Retrieved September 12, 2008, from https://www.lexisnexis.com.ezproxy.hofstra.edu/us/lnacademic/results/docview/docview.do?docLinkInd=true&risb=21_T4812274123&format=GNBFI&sort=RELEVANCE&startDocNo=1&resultsUrlKey=29_T4812274127&cisb=22_T4812274126&treeMax=true&treeWidth=0&csi=7955&docNo=9
This article compares the (as of January 2008) presidential candidates to the year influence of the year 1968. It also describes how each political party took it's shape during this time. Democrats chose to be left on everything from war to sexual politics while the Republicans took on becoming "the voice of the silent (white-haired) majority." The article also brought a lot of attention to the candidates’ platforms and how it is influenced by the events of the late 60s.
Globe Staff et al. (2007, May 3). Tuned Out - Civic involvement has hit critical lows in many communities. The Boston Globe, Retrieved September 24, 2008, from https://www.lexisnexis.com.ezproxy.hofstra.edu/us/lnacademic/results/docview/docview.do?docLinkInd=true&risb=21_T4822646395&format=GNBFI&sort=RELEVANCE&startDocNo=1&resultsUrlKey=29_T4822647904&cisb=22_T4822647903&treeMax=true&treeWidth=0&csi=8110&docNo=19
Comparing the 1960s to the 2000s when it comes to political involvement, the greatest difference is how apathetic today's youth is to the Iraq/Afganistan war. It does not interest most of the younger generation simply because the attention of the media is on entertainment. Along with apathy towards the war, there is a larger apathy towards voting. In the past ten years, according to the article above, there has been a steady decrease in voting in communities. Recent campaigns such as Rock the Vote and Declare Yourself have done a lot of work to increase the young Americans to register to vote.
Howard, P. (2006). Communication, society and politics:New media campaigns and the managed citizen. New York, NY: Cambridge.
This book address how political campaigns use new media to gain a political edge on their opponent. Using sampling choices in social networks analysis, survey, interview, and ethnographic methods he explains his theories. The topics discussed are the many formats for political information including web sites, e-mails, databases and news and how the community of political managers who work at the national level of campaign organization use these outlets, the analysis of the generation of political information through hypermedia, and how political information is consumed through hypermedia. Also discussed is the meaning of citizenship and representation in a digital democracy.
(2008, Jan, 5). The 40-year itch; The Economist, Retrieved September 12, 2008, from https://www.lexisnexis.com.ezproxy.hofstra.edu/us/lnacademic/results/docview/docview.do?docLinkInd=true&risb=21_T4812274123&format=GNBFI&sort=RELEVANCE&startDocNo=1&resultsUrlKey=29_T4812274127&cisb=22_T4812274126&treeMax=true&treeWidth=0&csi=7955&docNo=9
This article compares the (as of January 2008) presidential candidates to the year influence of the year 1968. It also describes how each political party took it's shape during this time. Democrats chose to be left on everything from war to sexual politics while the Republicans took on becoming "the voice of the silent (white-haired) majority." The article also brought a lot of attention to the candidates’ platforms and how it is influenced by the events of the late 60s.
Globe Staff et al. (2007, May 3). Tuned Out - Civic involvement has hit critical lows in many communities. The Boston Globe, Retrieved September 24, 2008, from https://www.lexisnexis.com.ezproxy.hofstra.edu/us/lnacademic/results/docview/docview.do?docLinkInd=true&risb=21_T4822646395&format=GNBFI&sort=RELEVANCE&startDocNo=1&resultsUrlKey=29_T4822647904&cisb=22_T4822647903&treeMax=true&treeWidth=0&csi=8110&docNo=19
Comparing the 1960s to the 2000s when it comes to political involvement, the greatest difference is how apathetic today's youth is to the Iraq/Afganistan war. It does not interest most of the younger generation simply because the attention of the media is on entertainment. Along with apathy towards the war, there is a larger apathy towards voting. In the past ten years, according to the article above, there has been a steady decrease in voting in communities. Recent campaigns such as Rock the Vote and Declare Yourself have done a lot of work to increase the young Americans to register to vote.
Howard, P. (2006). Communication, society and politics:New media campaigns and the managed citizen. New York, NY: Cambridge.
This book address how political campaigns use new media to gain a political edge on their opponent. Using sampling choices in social networks analysis, survey, interview, and ethnographic methods he explains his theories. The topics discussed are the many formats for political information including web sites, e-mails, databases and news and how the community of political managers who work at the national level of campaign organization use these outlets, the analysis of the generation of political information through hypermedia, and how political information is consumed through hypermedia. Also discussed is the meaning of citizenship and representation in a digital democracy.
Fashion
Goodwin, S. (2008). American cultural history 1960 - 1969. Retrieved October 27, 2008, from Kingwood College Library Web site: http://kclibrary.lonestar.edu/decade60.html
This web page describes numerous explanations of what the 1960s were about. In this particular section, fashion trends are commented on from the beginning of the 60s (bouffant hair styles and knee-length skirts for women; buzz cuts and button-down shirts for men), the mid-60s (short or very long hair, mini-skirts and go-go boots for women; longer hair and facial hair, turtlenecks, bright colors, polyester pant suits, and double-breasted sport jackets for men), and the late-60s (peasant skirts and chunky shoes for women; very wide ties for men; unisex dressing and afros).
Thomas, P.W. (2008). 1960s fashion history. Retrieved October 27, 2008, from Fashion-Era.com Web site: http://www.fashion-era.com/1960-1980.htm
This web site uses a chart to explain the evolution of 1960s women's fashion. Straight dresses became popular from 1960-1963, mixed dresses were popular from 1962-1966, and A-line dresses were popular from 1964-1967. Mini skirts also became popular in the 60s as well as sportswear. Hippy fashion became the defining fashion of the late 60s.
Marburger, J. (2006, September 1). '60s fashion influences current trends . The Exponent - Purdue's Independent Daily Student Newspaper, Retrieved October 29, 2008, from http://www.purdueexponent.org/?module=article&story_id=1760
This online newspaper article explains how to know fashion today, there must be reflection on fashion of yesterday, specifically, the 1960s. Bold, psychedelic prints and jumpers are still very big in fashion today. Personal style is the emphasis of today's generation, but with a personal style that draws from a very large collection of past influences.
Dziemianowicz, J. (2008, July 21). Brush up on your '60s style. 'hair' blows out looks from the summer of love. The Daily News, Retrieved October 29, 2008, from https://www.lexisnexis.com.ezproxy.hofstra.edu/us/lnacademic/results/docview/docview.do?docLinkInd=true&risb=21_T5193679543&format=GNBFI&sort=RELEVANCE&startDocNo=1&resultsUrlKey=29_T5193679546&cisb=22_T5193679545&treeMax=true&treeWidth=0&csi=151550&docNo=7
This article comments on the current trends in fashion that reflect the '60s style. It also talks about the inspiration for the costumes for the revival of 'Hair' that opened in Central Park. Today, people want to tap back into that feel-good fashion. The 1960s period's floppy hats, printed tops and vintage fur vests are all very popular. Kirsten Dunst, Ashanti, Mischa Barton, Kate Moss, Kerry Washington, and Vanessa Hudgens were all listed as examples of stars that draw upon '60s fashion.
This web page describes numerous explanations of what the 1960s were about. In this particular section, fashion trends are commented on from the beginning of the 60s (bouffant hair styles and knee-length skirts for women; buzz cuts and button-down shirts for men), the mid-60s (short or very long hair, mini-skirts and go-go boots for women; longer hair and facial hair, turtlenecks, bright colors, polyester pant suits, and double-breasted sport jackets for men), and the late-60s (peasant skirts and chunky shoes for women; very wide ties for men; unisex dressing and afros).
Thomas, P.W. (2008). 1960s fashion history. Retrieved October 27, 2008, from Fashion-Era.com Web site: http://www.fashion-era.com/1960-1980.htm
This web site uses a chart to explain the evolution of 1960s women's fashion. Straight dresses became popular from 1960-1963, mixed dresses were popular from 1962-1966, and A-line dresses were popular from 1964-1967. Mini skirts also became popular in the 60s as well as sportswear. Hippy fashion became the defining fashion of the late 60s.
Marburger, J. (2006, September 1). '60s fashion influences current trends . The Exponent - Purdue's Independent Daily Student Newspaper, Retrieved October 29, 2008, from http://www.purdueexponent.org/?module=article&story_id=1760
This online newspaper article explains how to know fashion today, there must be reflection on fashion of yesterday, specifically, the 1960s. Bold, psychedelic prints and jumpers are still very big in fashion today. Personal style is the emphasis of today's generation, but with a personal style that draws from a very large collection of past influences.
Dziemianowicz, J. (2008, July 21). Brush up on your '60s style. 'hair' blows out looks from the summer of love. The Daily News, Retrieved October 29, 2008, from https://www.lexisnexis.com.ezproxy.hofstra.edu/us/lnacademic/results/docview/docview.do?docLinkInd=true&risb=21_T5193679543&format=GNBFI&sort=RELEVANCE&startDocNo=1&resultsUrlKey=29_T5193679546&cisb=22_T5193679545&treeMax=true&treeWidth=0&csi=151550&docNo=7
This article comments on the current trends in fashion that reflect the '60s style. It also talks about the inspiration for the costumes for the revival of 'Hair' that opened in Central Park. Today, people want to tap back into that feel-good fashion. The 1960s period's floppy hats, printed tops and vintage fur vests are all very popular. Kirsten Dunst, Ashanti, Mischa Barton, Kate Moss, Kerry Washington, and Vanessa Hudgens were all listed as examples of stars that draw upon '60s fashion.
Thursday, November 20, 2008
Radio
Shipps, E. (2007, November 1). Do you remember?. RadioMagOnline, Retrieved October 20, 2008, from https://www.lexisnexis.com.ezproxy.hofstra.edu/us/lnacademic/results/docview/docview.do?docLinkInd=true&risb=21_T5185388545&format=GNBFI&sort=RELEVANCE&startDocNo=1&resultsUrlKey=29_T5185388552&cisb=22_T5185388551&treeMax=true&treeWidth=0&csi=158695&docNo=8
This article is about this history of radios and the development of transmitters in 1965. The transmitters had a new look that came with new exciters and new circuits for "operating simplicity and full fidelity sound." The newly designed transmitters included eye-level monitoring, "space age" colors, a built-in remote control, solid-state power supply, fewer components and better accessibility.
Herring, H.B. (2004, October 24). Yes, children, radio once had ads. ask old mr. stern.. The New York Times, Retrieved 10/22/08, from https://www.lexisnexis.com.ezproxy.hofstra.edu/us/lnacademic/results/docview/docview.do?docLinkInd=true&risb=21_T5185637352&format=GNBFI&sort=RELEVANCE&startDocNo=1&resultsUrlKey=29_T5185637356&cisb=22_T5185637355&treeMax=true&treeWidth=0&csi=6742&docNo=24
Bonsor, K. (2008). How satellite radio works . Retrieved October 22, 2008, from How Stuff Works Web site: http://electronics.howstuffworks.com/satellite-radio.htm
The first post is about how satellite radio is expected to catch on so rapidly that regular radio will no longer be used. The article suggests that satellite radios will do what CD's did to cassette tapes and records: make them obsolete. It also talks about the big names brought into satellite radio and the lack of censorship. The second post is an in-depth explanation about how satellite radio works. Basically, the transmission is sent from space and transmitted across the country coast-to-coast.
(2008, April 1). Streaming media to draw $70 billion in revenue before 2014. Techweb, Retrieved 10/26/08, from https://www.lexisnexis.com.ezproxy.hofstra.edu/us/lnacademic/results/docview/docview.do?docLinkInd=true&risb=21_T5185809002&format=GNBFI&sort=RELEVANCE&startDocNo=1&resultsUrlKey=29_T5185809006&cisb=22_T5185809005&treeMax=true&treeWidth=0&csi=295551&docNo=2
Pandora. Retrieved October 26, 2008, from Pandora Radio Web site: www.pandora.com
Streaming radio is a very interesting concept; it is radio without the radio. The first post discusses how streaming radio and video is expected to do very, very well. It is projected to pull in $70 Billion in revenue by 2014. A specific streaming radio I wanted to look at is Pandora. Pandora is unlike other streaming radio stations since it matches songs that you like by typing in an artist or a song. iTunes came out with similar technology this year called Genius. Pandora allows you to skip songs, give a "thumbs up" or a "thumbs down" to songs that pop up. Many different types on genres can be created and there is a mix button that allows a radio station compiled of all of the stations that are indiviually created.
This article is about this history of radios and the development of transmitters in 1965. The transmitters had a new look that came with new exciters and new circuits for "operating simplicity and full fidelity sound." The newly designed transmitters included eye-level monitoring, "space age" colors, a built-in remote control, solid-state power supply, fewer components and better accessibility.
Herring, H.B. (2004, October 24). Yes, children, radio once had ads. ask old mr. stern.. The New York Times, Retrieved 10/22/08, from https://www.lexisnexis.com.ezproxy.hofstra.edu/us/lnacademic/results/docview/docview.do?docLinkInd=true&risb=21_T5185637352&format=GNBFI&sort=RELEVANCE&startDocNo=1&resultsUrlKey=29_T5185637356&cisb=22_T5185637355&treeMax=true&treeWidth=0&csi=6742&docNo=24
Bonsor, K. (2008). How satellite radio works . Retrieved October 22, 2008, from How Stuff Works Web site: http://electronics.howstuffworks.com/satellite-radio.htm
The first post is about how satellite radio is expected to catch on so rapidly that regular radio will no longer be used. The article suggests that satellite radios will do what CD's did to cassette tapes and records: make them obsolete. It also talks about the big names brought into satellite radio and the lack of censorship. The second post is an in-depth explanation about how satellite radio works. Basically, the transmission is sent from space and transmitted across the country coast-to-coast.
(2008, April 1). Streaming media to draw $70 billion in revenue before 2014. Techweb, Retrieved 10/26/08, from https://www.lexisnexis.com.ezproxy.hofstra.edu/us/lnacademic/results/docview/docview.do?docLinkInd=true&risb=21_T5185809002&format=GNBFI&sort=RELEVANCE&startDocNo=1&resultsUrlKey=29_T5185809006&cisb=22_T5185809005&treeMax=true&treeWidth=0&csi=295551&docNo=2
Pandora. Retrieved October 26, 2008, from Pandora Radio Web site: www.pandora.com
Streaming radio is a very interesting concept; it is radio without the radio. The first post discusses how streaming radio and video is expected to do very, very well. It is projected to pull in $70 Billion in revenue by 2014. A specific streaming radio I wanted to look at is Pandora. Pandora is unlike other streaming radio stations since it matches songs that you like by typing in an artist or a song. iTunes came out with similar technology this year called Genius. Pandora allows you to skip songs, give a "thumbs up" or a "thumbs down" to songs that pop up. Many different types on genres can be created and there is a mix button that allows a radio station compiled of all of the stations that are indiviually created.
Drug Use
Hedges, M. (1991, December 19). As teens stay sober, baby boomers get high. The Washington Times, Retrieved 10/15/08, from https://www.lexisnexis.com.ezproxy.hofstra.edu/us/lnacademic/results/docview/docview.do?docLinkInd=true&risb=21_T5161552175&format=GNBFI&sort=RELEVANCE&startDocNo=26&resultsUrlKey=29_T5161552184&cisb=22_T5161552183&treeMax=true&treeWidth=0&csi=8176&docNo=45
This article is interesting since it discusses the decrease in drug use in teenagers and adolescents, but the increase in those over 35. The article states that since drugs were so permissive during their youth, drug users feel that they are not doing anything that they cannot handle. It points out the common misconception that drug users are young and rebellious teenagers instead of anyone at any age.
Perlstein, R. (2008, February 3). Getting past the '60s? it's not going to happen. The Washington Post, Retrieved 10/15/08, from https://www.lexisnexis.com.ezproxy.hofstra.edu/us/lnacademic/results/docview/docview.do?docLinkInd=true&risb=21_T5161410196&format=GNBFI&sort=RELEVANCE&startDocNo=26&resultsUrlKey=29_T5161411210&cisb=22_T5161411209&treeMax=true&treeWidth=0&csi=8075&docNo=30
This article suggests the 2008 political campaign idea that the United States can and must finally overcome the divisions of the 1960s. Perlstein claims it is hard to determine who can fix the repercussions of what the 60s were about since it has not been fully determined what exactly the 60s meant. I particularly like this statement:
The '60s were a trauma -- two sets of contending Americans, each believing they were fighting for the future of civilization, but whose left- and right-wing visions of redemption were opposite and irreconcilable. They were a trauma the way the war of brother against brother between 1861 and 1865 was a trauma and the way the Great Depression was a trauma. Tens of millions of Americans hated tens of millions of other Americans, sometimes murderously so. The effects of such traumas linger in a society for generations.
(move this article into a more appropriate category later)
Price, J.H. (1998, August 22). Drug use resumes rise among american young; pot 'the drug of choice' at ages 12, 13. The Washington Times, Retrieved 10/19/08, from https://www.lexisnexis.com.ezproxy.hofstra.edu/us/lnacademic/returnTo.do?returnToKey=20_T5161556444
This article supports the fact that marijuana is a highly popular drug amongst younger generations. Since pot is not considered a "hard drug" there is little deterrent to not want to use it. According to the study performed, drug use went up 275 percent in 6 years in the pre-teen and young teenager age bracket. It also states that despite the current generation getting more anti-drug campaigns thrown at them in their lifetime drug use is still on the rise.
Price, J.H. (1998, August 22). Drug use resumes rise among american young; pot 'the drug of choice' at ages 12, 13. The Washington Times, Retrieved 10/19/08, from https://www.lexisnexis.com.ezproxy.hofstra.edu/us/lnacademic/returnTo.do?returnToKey=20_T5161556444
This article supports the fact that marijuana is a highly popular drug amongst younger generations. Since pot is not considered a "hard drug" there is little deterrent to not want to use it. According to the study performed, drug use went up 275 percent in 6 years in the pre-teen and young teenager age bracket. It also states that despite the current generation getting more anti-drug campaigns thrown at them in their lifetime drug use is still on the rise.
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