Isms in the Contemporary Period

Isms in the Contemporary Period - armstrong-jrhs

Isms in the Contemporary Period EXAMPLE: French Canadian Na4onalism •  Defini4on and key characteris4cs -‐  Protec4on of French interests/values/culture in Canada -‐  Tradi4onal values: French language & Catholic religion -‐  Distance with Bri4sh empire •  Iden4fy why these people were important to this ‘ism’ in Quebec/Canada –  Henri Bourassa: -‐  Canada should be an Anglo-‐French country -‐  Poli4cal leader suppor4ng Quebec interests –  Lionel Groulx: -‐ Poli4cal leader suppor4ng Quebec interests –  Bloc Populaire -‐ Poli4cal party created to fight against conscrip4on (protec4on of French interests) •  So how were these people important to French Canadian Na5onalism? -‐ All of these people/groups are poli4cal leaders/groups that advocated for Quebec interests and were vocal about spreading French Canadian na4onalism & culture (including the language) to the popula4on • 
Iden4fy how these were forms of cultural expression associated with this “ism” –  The speech given by Mercier at Champ de Mars -‐ Speaking out against Riel’s execu4on -‐  Vocal about protec4ng French minority rights –  L’appel de la Race by Lionel Groulx -‐ Spreads ideas about French tradi4on & its importance –  The newspaper Le Na5onalist and the magazine L’Ac5on na5onale: -‐ All about Quebec’s linguis4c, cultural, economic reali4es •  So how were these forms of cultural expression associated with French Canadian na5onalism? Iden4fy how these were forms of cultural expression associated with this “ism” -‐ All of these cultural expressions spread ideas of French Canadian na4onalism to the popula4on. A French Canadian iden4ty of protec4ng French tradi4ons developed. Secularism •  Defini4on and key characteris4cs: -‐  The church should have no authority except in spiritual affairs -‐  Targeted tradi4onalism and the alliance between Church & state •  Iden4fy why these people were important to this ‘ism’ in Quebec/
Canada –  Paul-‐Emile Borduas -‐  A painter who contributed to wri4ng the Manifeste de Refus global, which supported & spread secular ideas –  École social populaire -‐ Judged capitalism to be the cause of moral ills -‐ A group of people trying to deal with secularism and maintain the church’s role by seeing French Canadian’s role in rural affairs (tradi4onal) •  So how were these people important to secularism in Quebec? -‐ Borduas represents a larger movement of intellectuals & ar4sts in Quebec at this 4me that challenged the Church. Ecole sociale populaire represents a group in Quebec that tried to counter secular ideas & blame society’s problems on capitalism and not the church. • 
Iden4fy how these were forms of cultural expression associated with this “ism” –  Les demi-‐civilisés by Harvey (1939) -‐ Novel  promoted freedom of thought, cri4cized the conformity & tradi4onalism of French Canadian society, and cri4cized the influence of the Church on society –  The Manifeste de Refus global (1948) -‐ Group of ar4sts that denounced the Catholic Church & its tradi4onal values, which they believed were responsible for the province’s cultural backwardness –  Cité libre (1950) -‐ Magazine wriXen by young intellectuals – wrote that religion should be a private maXer •  So how were these forms of cultural expression associated with this ‘ism’ -‐ All of these publica4ons supported secularism and spread the idea of separa4ng the church & state, and limi4ng the church’s role to the Quebec popula4on Coopera4sm •  Defini4on and key characteris4cs -‐ Related to the 1930s le^-‐wing ideas (socialism) -‐ Supports an economic system with the sharing of resources & division of any surplus between members •  Iden4fy why these people were important to this “ism” –  Alphonse and Doriméne Desjardins: -‐ Founders of the Caisses populaires desjardins -‐ Caisses populaires represent coopera4sm because the owners are members (i.e., sharing of resources; division of surplus) -‐ Operate to serve members rather than maximize profit –  The Union catholique des cul4vateurs: -‐ Farmers that organized a credit union (coopera4ve) to argue for beXer credit & protec4on –  Esdras Minville: -‐ Founded several coopera4ves in Quebec •  So how do these people/groups relate to coopera5sm? These groups are linked with credit unions/coopera4ves that emerged with this new ideology •  2012 was the Interna4onal Year of Coopera4ves •  hap://www.youtube.com/watch?
v=KALLFDpuHUE •  Write down 3 things that strike you from this video • 
Iden4fy how these were forms of cultural expression associated with this “ism” –  The Coopera5ves Syndicates Act (1906) -‐ Laws related to coopera4ves that must be followed –  The Ligue ouvrière catholique -‐  Aimed at preserving a model of Chris4anity adapted to the urban environment –  Le Coopérateur agricole -‐ Magazine with informa4on for agriculturalists, prepared by la coopéra4on agricole québécoise •  So how are these forms of cultural expression associated with coopera5sm? -‐ All of these expressions represent the rise in coopera4ves in the province of Quebec and how a new culture of le^-‐wing ideas is circula4ng in Quebec society. Feminism •  Defini4on and key characteris4cs -‐  Ideology & movements aimed at defending equal poli4cal, economic, & social rights for women •  Iden4fy these people were mportant this “ism” -‐  Different types wohy f feminism existed in iQ
uebec’s hto istory –  Nellie McClung: -‐  Canadian feminist in the early 1900s -‐ Suffragist: fought for women’s right to vote –  The Canadian Research Ins4tute for the Advancement of Women (CRIAW) -‐  Evaluates public policy & aims to assist groups working to achieve social jus4ce & equality for all women –  The Conseil du statut de la femme -‐ Objec4ve: equality between men and women -‐ Publica4ons: La Gaze(e des Femmes •  So how do these people/groups relate to feminism? These groups and McClung all represent feminism by suppor4ng equal rights between men and women •  Iden4fy how these were forms of cultural expression associated with this “ism” –  The Montreal Local Council of Women -‐ Reformist associa4on founded in 1893 that advocated a tradi4onal view of women (as wives and mothers) but that it’s their duty as mothers to concern themselves with educa4on & health, which can only be done through social involvement –  The magazine La vie en rose -‐  Quebec feminist magazine from 1980-‐1987 –  The film Le temps de l’avant by Anne Claire Poirier -‐ Poirier was known for making films with feminist themes & films that challenged women’s collec4ve social awareness; in this movie, she demonstrates issues of abor4on •  So how are these forms of cultural expression associated with feminism? -‐ All of these forms of cultural expression disseminated ideas of feminism to the Quebec/Canadian popula4on •  Nellie McClung: hXp://www.youtube.com/watch?
v=_IKGH8ehujk&playnext=1&list=PLDE7CF800
A5D677C6&feature=results_video Americanism •  Defini4on and key characteris4cs -‐  Fascina4on with the American way of life: individualism, economic success, new habits of consump4on … •  Iden4fy why these people were important to this “ism” –  Large Corpora4ons: -‐ Capitalist model  ideas of economic success/wealth, the American dream, consumerism, consump4on –  Howard Hughes: -‐  American businessman/film producer; one of the wealthiest men at the 4me (1905-‐1976) –  Ed Sullivan: -‐ US entertainment writer & television host –  Oscar Peterson: -‐ Canadian jazz pianist (Harlem Renaissance); worked his way to the top (American dream) •  So how do these people/groups relate to American The businessman life becomes popular (businessman culture). American media (TV shows, movies) became very popular during the 1950s onward, which spread American culture to Quebecers. •  Iden4fy how these were forms of cultural expression associated with this “ism” –  Adver4sing -‐ Adver4sing in Quebec/Canada oên spreads American culture & promotes ideas of consumerism & consump4on to the popula4on –  Fast food -‐  Many fast food chains are American; and fast food chains largely started in the states -‐  They fit into a consumer lifestyle –  Hollywood movies -‐ Hollywood movies spread & expose American culture/values to Quebecers/Canadians –  Jazz -‐ Jazz became popular during the Harlem Renaissance in the U.S. – this trend quickly spread to Canada (Jazz clubs opening in Montreal) •  So how are these forms of cultural expression associated with Americanism? -‐ They all link back to American culture and values – whether it be trends (like Jazz music) or capitalism – where new wealth leads to consumerism & consump4on •  Harlem Renaissance & Jazz: hXp://www.youtube.com/watch?
v=BB_DmFz6Xoc (Oscar Peterson’s inspira4on) Neoliberalism •  Defini4on and key characteris4cs -‐  Reduc4on in state interven4on in areas of public life (deregula4on, priva4za4on) -‐  Cuqng public expenditures for social services -‐  Economic liberaliza4on: free trade, open markets, laissez-‐faire economics -‐  In Quebec, neoliberals were concerned with the province’s compe44veness on the global economic scene •  Iden4fy why these people were important to this “ism” –  Mul4na4onals: -‐  Companies now having headquarters/offices around the world  global compe44on –  Poli4cal par4es: -‐  Different poli4cal par4es have a different stance on neoliberalism -‐  In recent Quebec/Canada history, neoliberal policies have dominated, and a culture of individual & global compe44on prevails •  Iden4fy how these were forms of cultural expression associated with this “ism” –  Global jus4ce movements: -‐ Social movements opposing ‘corporate globaliza4on’ and neoliberal policies -‐  Promote equal distribu4on of resources -‐  Advocate fair trade –  Social economy movements: -‐  The social economy refers to a 3rd sector in the economy between the private sector (business) and public sector (government) and includes coopera4ves, nonprofit organiza4ons, and chari4es -‐  Social economy movements fight against capitalism or advocate ‘humanizing’ capitalism by supplemen4ng capitalist globaliza4on with community-‐based ‘social safety nets’ •  So how are these forms of cultural expression associated with neoliberalism? -‐ Neoliberalism has contributed to the current corporate world of compe44ve business. But it has also led to the crea4on of many movements that work against and challenge neoliberal policies due to its effects on the world’s ci4zens. Similar to socialism vs. capitalism. •  Occupy Montreal, a global jus4ce movement •  hXp://www.youtube.com/watch?
v=ZcNlJYXXC-‐Y Aboriginalism •  Defini4on and key characteris4cs -‐  An aqtude of considera4on of Aboriginal peoples’ cultural characteris4cs -‐  Preserva4on of Na4ve culture -‐  Protec4on for Na4ve languages •  Iden4fy why these people were important to this “ism” –  Samian: -‐  A Canadian rapper who performs in both French and Algonquin -‐  hXp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cElHXWt3pno) –  Élisapie Isaac: -‐  Canadian pop singer, broadcaster, documentary filmmaker, and ac4vist with Inuk heritage -‐  Documentary: If the Weather Permits is about the changing lifestyle of Inuit people in Nunavik -‐ haps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PDX5XIVUgZ8 –  Jean-‐Luc Hervieux: -‐ Innu Painter –  Alanis Obomsawin: -‐  Canadian filmmaker of Abenaki descent (one was about the Oka Crisis) -‐  hap://www.cbc.ca/doczone/8thfire/2012/01/alanis-‐obomsawin.html –  Bernard Assiniwi -‐ A member of the Cree na4on who wrote about Canada’s Na4ve peoples •  So how do these people relate to Aboriginalism? -‐ They’re all Aboriginals who have become famous in Canada and who have disseminated their culture and affirmed their iden4ty to the Canadian popula4on. •  Iden4fy how these were forms of cultural expression associated with this “ism” –  The Innu Nikamu fes4val: -‐ For 4 days, ar4sts from different Aboriginal na4ons take the stage and share tradi4onal & contemporary Amerindian music –  Le Peuple Invisible by Richard Desjardin and Robert Mondérie: -‐ Movie about the coloniza4on/assimila4on of the Algonquin in Canada -‐  hap://www.no.ca/film/invisible_na4on/trailer/invisible-‐na4on-‐trailer –  The First Peoples fes4val: -‐ Cultural celebra4on in Montreal that highlights Aboriginal art, history, and tradi4ons –  Innu throat singing -‐ Form of musical performance -‐  hap://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8IqOegVCNKI •  So how are these forms of cultural expression associated with Aboriginalism? -‐ They are all cultural celebra4ons and expressions that show pride in Aboriginal culture and spread and educate others on their culture & tradi4ons Fascism •  Defini4on and key characteris4cs -‐  An ideology that promotes tradi4on and totalitarianism, as well as extreme na4onalism -‐  Single party -‐ Ethnic na4onalism (an4-‐semi4sm) •  Iden4fy why these people were important to this “ism” –  The Par4 na4onal social chré4en -‐  Fascist party in Canada inspired by fascist regime established in Italy and Germany in the 1930s –  Adrien Arcand -‐  Leader of the Par4 na4onal social chré4en -‐  Admired Hitler and Mussolini -‐  Circulated his ideas through Le Patriote, a weekly publica4on –  The Blue Shirts: -‐  Fascist sympathizers -‐  Military-‐style uniform -‐  Par4cipated in marches -‐  Commonly fought with immigrants, Canadian minori4es, and leîst groups •  Iden4fy how these were forms of cultural expression associated with this “ism” –  The fresco by Guido Nincheri in Notre-‐Dame-‐de-‐la-‐Défense church in Montréal
-‐ Portrayed Benito Mussolini on horseback –  An4-‐Semi4c posters -‐  Represent fascist, an4-‐semi4c ideology in Quebec –distributed by the PNSC –  La Clé du mystère by Adrien Arcand -‐ A pamphlet that was distributed by Arcand that disseminated fascist and an4-‐Semi4c ideas

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