Dawson’s definition of revolution is interesting. He states that “revolution is a claim of ownership on history” and “an attempt to shape a view of the past that organises power in the present” through inheritance or attributing meaning. Before the American Revolution, “revolution” was a much more literal word. Revolutionaries would want to “revolve” or […]
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Dawson’s definition of revolution is interesting. He states that “revolution is a claim of ownership on history” and “an attempt to shape a view of the past that organises power in the present” through inheritance or attributing meaning. Before the American Revolution, “revolution” was a much more literal word. Revolutionaries would want to “revolve” or […]
Posted in Blogs, Week 8 | Tagged with 20th century, Change, continuity, history, Mexico, Reform, revolution
I am well aware that nothing ever stays the same. Neither you, nor I will remain exactly as we are in this very moment until the day we die. This is the nature of life, and so it is accepted. This leads me to wonder why many find it difficult to understand that, like people,… Continue reading Seeking Change →
Posted in Blogs, Week 12 | Tagged with Change, latin america, movements, revolutions, seeking change, technology, truth to power
Before I finish my blog, I just wanted to say that I had a bit of a harder time understanding this weeks subject. I was even debating writing this post after the class just so I could get a better grasp on the topic. Also, midterm season has taken a bit of a toll on […]
Posted in Blogs, Week 8 | Tagged with Change, latin america, Mexico, Reform, revolution
Before I finish my blog, I just wanted to say that I had a bit of a harder time understanding this weeks subject. I was even debating writing this post after the class just so I could get a better grasp on the topic. Also, midterm season has taken a bit of a toll on […]
Posted in Blogs, Week 8 | Tagged with Change, latin america, Mexico, Reform, revolution
Upon watching this video, I had little to no thoughts about the word “Modernity.” Furthermore, the idea of modernity would have never been associated with the countries of Latin America, but after watching the video I have been refreshed with an abundance of new thoughts. Coming from St.Georges School, five minutes away from the ”modernized” […]
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