It was incredibly interesting to read Dawson’s document about Maria Peron, and the power of the radio in Latin American society. In a region where many people have strong political views that can sometimes be expressed through violence, the leaders of these nations are the source of their fire. Maria Peron, although a woman in […]
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This chapter discusses the creation of national culture, and whether or not it was cohesive or successful. I thought it was really interesting the importance that Dawson placed on the role of the technological advances of radio and photography. In Brazil, authoritarian ruler Getúlio Vargas understood the potential of radio as a means of propaganda, […]
Posted in Blogs, Week 10 | Tagged with Evita, Perón, populism, power to the people, propaganda
Technology and politics will always be connected in some way to one another. Of course there are different types of technology used by governments two of which being media-based technologies and weaponry. Both can easily be used against the people, in the case of media (newspaper, radio, tv), to promote certain negative ideals, point of … Continue reading “Week Ten”
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Unfortunately, as an Argentine-born, this is a topic that I can say very little about from an objective and untainted point of view. A couple of things that are worth noting about the Peron’s but primarily about Evita is that she is STILL romanticized and adored today. Many people make the ‘pilgrimage’ to her family’s […]
Posted in Blogs, Week 10 | Tagged with Eva Peron, Perón, populism, romanticism
Unfortunately, as an Argentine-born, this is a topic that I can say very little about from an objective and untainted point of view. A couple of things that are worth noting about the Peron’s but primarily about Evita is that she is STILL romanticized and adored today. Many people make the ‘pilgrimage’ to her family’s […]
Posted in Blogs, Week 10 | Tagged with Eva Peron, Perón, populism, romanticism
The ever-changing landscape of governments and politics is nothing new. Those holding power, those seeking power, and those trying to establish their own version of a government are ever-changing. Within the early colonies, and later countries of Latin America, this is no different. In throwing in the element of media to the mixture, things become… Continue reading Media and Politics →
Posted in Blogs, Week 10 | Tagged with Cardenas, Eva Peron, masses, media, Perón, political media, radio, Vargas
This week focused primarily on populism in Latin America which emerged from different movements during the 1930’s through the 1950’s. This was also the beginning of a new age of technology as items such as the radio came into use. … Continue reading →
Posted in Blogs | Tagged with Argentina, Perón, populism, technology
This week focused primarily on populism in Latin America which emerged from different movements during the 1930’s through the 1950’s. This was also the beginning of a new age of technology as items such as the radio came into use. … Continue reading →
Posted in Blogs | Tagged with Argentina, Perón, populism, technology