21st Century America

In the 21st century, America faces various threats and challenges to its authority as a growing world power. These threats and challenges help define America’s role as a growing world power in the 21st century. As a large nation, America faces a plethora of issues and continues to compete against other world powers. America today is plagued with various economic, social, political, and military problems, with little or no simple or practical solutions available.

War is Peace – If there was no war the citizens would not have peace, war is used as a way to control and regulate peace.

In all of Human history, only 8% of that time has been completely at peace. From 150 million to 1 billion people in total have been killed by war. That’s 150 million families at least who have had their loved ones ripped from their grasp. This is far too many. War is unnecessary and barbaric. In “just and unjust war” by Howard Zinn the complexities of whether or not a war can be called just or unjust are debated. Peace can be achieved. the three crucial steps toward making world peace are education, open communication, and human rights laws must be strictly enforced.

Achieving peace required that all men and all nations move in the “direction of compassionate tending to citizens.” Addams maintained that as men and nations eneed to the needs of citizens the possibility of war become more remote, Addams understanding of peace was deeply rooted in her sense of optimism about human beings. Addams believed”human beings are more similar that they are different and what unites is stronger than what divides. Given these news, she maintained “war is not a natural activity for mankind” and that it was abnormal for men to fight against each other. The process of coming together into friendly relationships is at the heart of

nations, peace means respect for the rights of others”. The only reason that people, here in America

building peace is a process which begins from within, and that it is our responsibility to

Faderman takes a decidedly social-constructionist analysis as she examines lesbian life in Twentieth Century America, arguing from the start that its definition has less to do with innate same-sex attraction than with external sociopolitical influences. It is apparent that in the debate between the “essentialist lesbians” and “existentially lesbians” she offers no apologies (and plenty of reasons) in siding with the latter. Not only does she explore how the sub-culture continually responds to external pressures such as conservative politics and institutional biases but deeply analyzes how then the community expands and contracts to its marginalization and oppression. For instance, she describes numerous times (such as the butch/femme role enactment and the demand for a regulated sexual intercourse between women in the 1970’s) when the lesbian community – and corresponding social movement – enacts various border patrolling and internal policing to maintain its strict identity as women to keep the pressure and agents of the patriarchy outside.

To achieve peace, one must learn to let go. Let go of self-hate, let go of those hating on

This peace, however, is not always guaranteed. Societies have managed to fall under the foolishness of their hierarchy due to mistakes or abuse of their power. Additionally, if peace is obtained the only problem is that it’s always temporary. This problem related to peace is the foundation for the great struggle within societies.

“Is America the new Rome?” This quote has been making an appearance in many articles as of late, and people are digging deeper to figure out the truth. Arguments have been made supporting either case, but really America is quite different. Many of the things Americans have, the Romans could never have ever dreamed of creating. The three differences between Ancient Romans and Modern Americans are the use of technology, government, and social standings.

we need to have the actual thought of peace and not just a strategic move ultimately, suppressing

It was the Compromise of 1877 that brought reconstruction in the south to an end. The compromise called for the withdraw of federal troops in the southern states, promised that a southern would be appointed as Postmaster General, offered the south federal subsidies, and in return, Rutherford Hayes would become president, and reconstruction would officially be over (Peskin). The closing of one chapter lead to a new one: the birth of modern America., the Gilded Age. Major changes were taking place in the country, almost all being a result of the rapid industrialization that was taking place. Cities thrived with people, most seeking out work. Inventions flourished, light flooded the streets with the widespread availability of electricity and the lightbulb. Time were definitely changing, especially within the social classes of America. The changes effected the classes in many different ways: the wealthy suddenly became wealthier, and the middle class moved up in the ranks, as well. The same could not be said for the lower classes, though, particularly the working-class. For them, times were tough, poverty was widespread and conditions were unsafe in almost any environment they inhabited. Despite the industrial revolution being a positive for many of the social classes in America, it was very detrimental to the working-class in that it lead to urbanization and overcrowding of cities, many people taking jobs in dangerous factories, and a seemingly disorganized family life.

In order for the United States to cohabitate with the upcoming global giants, it has two choices: stay the same and fall belly up, or rediscover its purpose. In order for the United States to continue to succeed it must follow a strict guideline of rules. The US must “Choose” the important issues to address instead of attempting to address them all. This is impossible without the required resources to tackle so many issues. The US must “Build Broad Rules not Narrow Interests,” meaning it must recommit to international institutions and mechanisms. The US must “Be Bismarck, not Britain.” Washington is currently suited to play a Bismarckian role amount major powers in the global system. Zakaria states that

My topic of World Peace began to develop as I felt the need to address the idea of World Peace. In addition, I selected this topic to confirm that the idea was impossible to achieve. Through a long period of research, I began to learn about World Peace. As I was studying the topic, I was lead to many websites and articles to support my claim, a possible way to achieve World peace was nonchalant. Scholarly articles, written news stories, and credible websites assisted me in learning more about the possible conflicts that can prevent this idea from becoming true. I learned how many of the

the change for a peaceful future. In today's society violence is saturating the minds of