Homophobia, Masculinity, and the Black Arts Movement Upon analysis of the Black Arts Movement and the literature that was produced during this time period had an unorthodox rhetoric that few authors used. Some of the contributors of the Black Arts Movement employed bigotry ideology toward homosexuals. Ultimately, this strategy can be interpreted as an attempt to portray a hyper-masculine mentality. There are several pieces of literature that are prejudice toward homosexuals and other groups. These homophobic elements that were used in numerous writings attempted to stage a sense of militancy for the Black Arts Movement and gain a sense of “credibility” among the followers.
This is how society and the media choose to view the homosexual community. They are also under discrimination in several areas of employment due to homophobia- i.e. fear and prejudice toward homosexual
Why do gays travel to such extremities to live in a society where they live in denial about their sexuality? Angels in America, a play by Tony Kushner, represents the the crude awakening of the reality homosexuals had to face. This play not only represents the deteriorating disease of AIDS, but it is also a dramatic play that critically gives an answer to thousands of Americans who lived a cruel reality. A reality in which they questioned the difficulty in living in a society that particularity objected to the views of homosexuality. Kushner displays his views towards two characters who struggle facing inner anguish and public torment.
Germany then fell into a deep economic depression. Some people would agree that the ‘Wall Street Crash’ was the most important reason for the increase of support for the Nazis because the depression was a bad time for Germany and its people and Hitler said he could fix it. Germany’s “last hope”. He used this to gain the Nazis some support from the people. The depression made people bankrupt and lose their jobs; Hitler and the Nazis promised people that they would get them jobs and solve unemployment.
Appendix B Part I: Define the following terms Stereotypes A stereotype is a generalization of a particular group based upon race, ethnicity, gender, or religious beliefs. Prejudice Prejudice is an unfavorable opinion or idea about a certain group of people. An opinion or idea that is resistant to change. Labeling Theory Labeling theory is a social theory which suggests that the reactions of society to certain behaviors plays a major role in defining or “labeling” people a certain way. For example, people get labeled as deviant based on certain behaviors (thief, prostitute, homosexual) and often begin to perform that role based on their “label”.
For example, rap lyrics[4] repeatedly chant about “hoes,” “bitches,” “niggas,” “pimps,” “playaz,” “blunts,” “gangstas,” ad infintium, and continue to perpetuate black role models who epitomize these negative stereotypes of black men. Music videos continue to propagate the so-called animalistic nature of black male sexuality and black men’s inherent criminality through “gangsta” and “Pimp” characters. One may argue that the artists are in control of their image and lyrics, this too is a myth. Ultimately
The New Deal v Primary Sources v Franklin D. Roosevelt was governor of New York, when the Wall Street Crash in October 1929, created the worst depression in American history. Roosevelt made strenuous attempts to help those without work. He set up the New York State Emergency Relief Commission and appointed the respected Harry Hopkins to run the agency. Another popular figure with a good record for helping the disadvantaged, Frances Perkins, was recruited to the team as state industrial commissioner. With the help of Hopkins and Perkins, Roosevelt introduced help for the unemployed and those too old to work.
Angels in America The play Angels in America by Tony Kushner is a social commentary that reflects the changes from modernism to post modernism. The Initially boundaries which separate the characters into different groups based on race, religion and sexuality become shattered and new alliances are formed that are based common interests and relationships. The ideals of modernism are portrayed as the different characters that are initially separated by their different identities which society separates them into. The best example of this was the character Roy Cohn, a closeted homosexual. Modernism was about single identities, in Roy’s case he only wanted to be known as an incredibly powerful lawyer because he believes that homosexuals “have
Journal Responses #4 In his essay, ‘What Is A Homosexual,’ Andrew Sullivan accomplishes an in depth insight to the meaning and effects of homosexuality on an individual’s lifestyle by providing an analysis of his own past experiences as well as observations of the behaviors of other homosexuals. As humans, we are prone to making assumptions about those who are different than us, and in order to avoid rejection or alienation, many are forced to hide who they are in favor of risking the acceptance of their peers--as Sullivan describes, “there is something masculine and respected in the discipline of the arts and especially in the sciences. You can gain respect and still be different.” (156) Unfortunately, by covering the truth to dodge the disapproval of others, Sullivan notes that the results only end up causing self-loathing. What I appreciated about this essay was Sullivan’s delivery of an equally personal as well as
This is supported by the Othello by William Shakespeare and A Streetcar Named Desire by Tennessee Williams. Both literary works show theme of deception and characterization that convey the critical lens. If a person does a wrong thing he/she should try to fix it before it’s too late. If they will not take any steps to fix it, it will eventually affect them in a bad way. Both literary works showed how a person did a wrong thing and it has caught up to him/her.