2007-02-10 15:11:52 · 5 answers · asked by Mojojojo 2 in Arts & Humanities ➔ History
War can promote conformity through military conscription (The Draft), and it can strengthen stereotypes through propaganda.
2007-02-10 17:53:33 · answer #1 · answered by Restless 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I agree with max power, I don't think war promotes confomity and strengthens stereotypes, this is achieved in times of peace.
2007-02-11 00:26:22 · answer #2 · answered by WMD 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
By shaming the people in a given society who do not support the war, its 'causes', perpetrators, and participants.
By causing economic upheaval for the poor, and huge economic gain for the rich.
By quelching any groups or individuals who oppose current policy concerning Foreign Affairs.
By creating a militia out of those in a given society who are at the lowest rungs, economically and educationally.
By controlling the media and what is reported on TV, in print, and on radio programs.
I could go on and on, but my fingers are a little tired.
2007-02-10 23:23:54 · answer #3 · answered by Croa 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It doesn't, entirely.
People can see thriough the "official line". For example, Mrs Miniver scooped the Oscars in 1942 for its portrayal of the noble heroic British, but my parents knew the reality wasn't really like that. Vera Lynn was billed as the 'Forces' sweetheart', but they didn't really like her stuff much. When Bob Hope died the media went on about his help and support to the troops in Vietnam, but I haven't spoken to a single one who didn't see him as an irrelevant old fart.
2007-02-11 02:19:57 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
i dont think "war" does... i think those things florish during periods of conflict becuase political interests require unified populations.
2007-02-10 23:15:15 · answer #5 · answered by max power 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋