Sex Industry; Symptom of Freedom or New Slavery in Modern World????

I want to tell a story. Many many years ago, in a far place which was called the United States of America, many people lived together with relatively strong beliefs in religion. They respected traditional values in their families and in society. The most accepted type of family was nuclear family consisted of father, mother, and their legal or adoptive children. Sex outside family was obscene. Motherhood was sacred and parents felt responsibility towards their children.

But today……these are just dreams. Today, there are different types of family in the US. Couples live together for years without marriage. Teen pregnancy is increasing. There are many children who do not have legal fathers or mothers. Most of men and women have lost their loyalties to their families.

But is this just a social change or there is something behind the curtain? Sex has become an industry in America. It is one of the most beneficial industries. It is not useful just economically. It is also significant politically. When  a massive wave of people in a country spend most of their time and energy on just one part of their needs, they would not pay enough attention to other parts of their potentialities, and also indirectly they are not allowed to think about important issues related to their government.

Now, you are to decide about the answer of this question:

"Do people have real freedom or are slaves of leaders in the western world????"

Why Should Obama Be Popular with So Many Unmet Promises????

In 2008 US presidential election, people voted mostly according to the issue voting model. For instance, economy was very important for people, especially because of the financial crisis and bad economic conditions of people. Supporting one's party was not so important. Surprisingly, the Democrats succeeded to win in Indiana and Virginia although in these two states the voters had been voting for the Republicans since 1964. People in America even did not care about the color of Obama's skin.

President Obama talked about "Change". "Change Discourse" opened a new window for the Americans in non-favorable conditions of the time.

BBC World Services conducted a poll before 2008 presidential election. The poll indicated that there was a widespread optimism towards Obama and his "Change Discourse". Many people believed that his presidency would improve the relations between the US and other countries.

The result of poll also showed people were hopeful that President Obama would find a solution to current global financial crisis. Many people trusted his speeches about taxes to be lowered. They also thought Iraq War would finish.

But today, Obama's popularity has decreased among different groups of people. Taxes increased after his coming. Unemployment rate also increased. American's soldiers are still in Iraq. He did not act according to his promises. So the question is that "why he should be popular among people with so many unmet promises?????????????????"

What Will the Futur of Family Be in the US?

Today family values are depreciating in the US.

Family values are political and social beliefs. Familialism is an ideology that tries to support the family and its traditional values as an institution. Family values have changed according to political, cultural, religious, and economic situations. For example, in the past the nuclear and sometimes extended families were the only ethical and moral units of society, but today with  increase in divorce, teenage pregnancy, same sex marriage, and adoption, one can see different kinds of family such as single parent  or homosexual families. Social movements such as the feminist movement also contributed to emergence of different forms of family.

In the US family values are treated in different ways according to two political parties; the Republicans and the Democrats. For Republican Party, family values are one of the main issues. They support the traditional morality or Christian values. They have a conservative definition. The Republicans support the traditional marriage and oppose to sex outside of conventional marriage and same sex marriage. They also oppose to legalization of abortion. On the other hand the Democrats have a liberal definition. They accept non-traditional families, and support abortion and contraception.

Today there are many children who do not have legal fathers or mothers. Misbehavior and violence are increasing in schools. These are all the results of decrease in commitment to values. Now the question is that: "what will the future of family be in the US?"

U.S Midterm Election

Democrats defeat with a decrease in 60 seats of congress was a surprising outcome to 2010 United States House of representative midterm election which was held on November. Election was held for all 435 seats, representing the 50 states of the US. It seems that voters sent a clear message to congress that they are not content with the present conditions of the country. Today many people are out of work, foreclosures are speeding, and economy is growing very slowly, and people expect the government to focus on the economy and jobs.

With these conditions, it is not a surprise that the Republicans won the House. During the past two years, Republicans held different meetings. They listened to people's anger and frustration. They understood that people wanted Washington to move the country in a different way to grow the economy. In addition, Republicans spent a lot on advertisements, and no one can ignore the great effect of advertisements on the outcome.

This outcome can be regarded as a sign to Democrat's defeat in 2012 presidential election or at least their tough situation to get enough votes to win.

This outcome can be regarded as a sign to Democrat's defeat in 2012 presidential election or at least their tough situation to get enough votes to win.

Identity

 

What is identity? The very concise definition of "Identity" is realized in the question of "who Am I?" Identity relates to self-image. It refers to one's specific and unique characteristics which differ him from others. It represents the real "self" of the person. We have different kinds of identity: national identity, social identity, cultural/racial identity, class identity, familial identity, gender identity, sexual identity, etc. 

Our personal identity is formed mainly in families and schools in very young ages, but our social identity is formed according to what group we belong to.  Identity is formed through a very long process. Erik Erikson has extensively discussed "Identity Formation" under his theory of "developmental stages", which believes identity formation extends from birth through adulthood.

Hollywood which is the most influential media in America has a great role in identity formation of Americans since childhood. A very effective way to teach values and morality is through movies. The films show the way of life; the life which is desirable to public and especially government.

Another important concept to take into consideration is Multiculturalism which means the acceptance of multiple ethnic cultures, applied to a specific place such as school, businesses, cities or nations. In multiculturalism different ethnic and religious groups should be equal and no specific ethnic, religious, or cultural community values should be dominant. In America Hollywood helps to spread the American values as prominent, but this role of Hollywood is not limited to the boundaries of America and the main mission of Hollywood is to make the American culture dominant in the world and abolish other cultures. It is a big contrast to the concept of Multiculturalism…..

Iran poses threat to entire world, US official says in Baku

Stuart Levey

Iran's nuclear policy threatens not only the countries of the region but is also global, a US official said during a visit to Azerbaijan today.

Lebanon Iran & U.S.A

U.S.: We suspect Iran doesn't have Lebanon's interest at heart

State Department spokesman says Iran and Hezbollah are trying to undermine the sovereignty of the Lebanese government.

As the representative of Islamic Revolution, president Ahmadinejad's trip to Lebanon and his receiving warm welcome from people can be a symbol showing that the United States' different strategies and sanctions to isolate Iran are failing. On the other hand it was an opportunity for Iran to display its power. This trip serves Iran's international strategies against Israel and the US. Ahmadinejad has called for Israel to be wiped off the map and said last month that any attack by Israel on Iran would lead to the destruction of the state of Israel as a political entity. Iran is also supporting Hezbollah, not in order to undermine the sovereignty of the Lebanese government, but to express that Iran stands ready to defend Hezbollah over any possible charges. Iran wants the Islamic countries to be integrated and united and unlike some countries does not interfere in the internal affairs of Lebanon...