Representation, Not Exploitation Popular culture is often used to generate publicity and resources for a variety of humanitarian crisis. In the instance of BAND-AID, a song and music video was created with well-known British artists to raise awareness for the famine that was occurring in Ethiopia. BAND AID represents an example of intentional development, specifically interventionism. This theory emphasizes the perceived need for deliberate policy and development alongside capitalism in order to achieve economic and social progress (Thomas 3-4). This form of development creates a framework for justifying efforts like BAND AID because they are rooted in the capitalistic tendencies that encourage the use of publicity and fame to gain power, resources, …show more content…
This perceived unity represents the ability of promotions like BAND AID to simultaneously encourage and narrow the scope of equality. If equality is being measured based on promoting justice, then BAND AID could be seen as encouraging equality, since it is raising awareness for an important issue and helping to “feed the world” (Lummis 38; Do They Know It’s Christmas). However, if equality is measured based on the presence of equitable relationships and homogeneity, then BAND AID would be considered to be narrowing the scope of equality, since many lyrics in the song alienate African culture and are used as an avenue to promote western ideals (Lummis 38; Do They Know It’s Christmas). This is seen in the title of the song itself, which suggests that Africans’ lack the knowledge on what Christmas, a Western tradition, represents (Do They Know It’s Christmas). The way in which this relief effort simplifies African culture is an example of how interventionism often puts an emphasis on western beliefs, since this form of development gauges the value of a project on its capitalistic worth (Thomas
The verses each deliver a message of equality and the chorus is repeated with the intention of the audience considering their input towards reconciliation. The chorus is repeated 3 times, which is usually done to reinforce the central idea within a song. There are two separate verses, one that starts with the words “black fella white fella” and the other, which starts with “all the people of different races”. This format is repeated to help emphasise the idea that equality is important, regardless of your skin colour. The text structure is ordered in a way that tells a story about equal opportunity, and the way it is formatted is important in communicating this
In the article, “Haiti doesn’t need your old T-shirts,” Charles Kenny explains why donating old clothes or food to countries in need doesn’t help those countries, but rather hurts their own economy. Charles Kenny is a developmental economist and has written a plethora of journal and magazine articles, books, and blog posts. Kenny is able to inform and influence his audience by including examples of the problem, people of authority, and a solution to the problem he writes about in his article.
Her memoir starts off in Darfur in 2005, where in her late 20’s, she hits rock bottom while managing a refugee camp for 24,000 civilians. It backtracks to her internship in Rwanda, while moving forward to her challenges in Darfur, in addition to her experiences in post- tsunami Indonesia, and post-quake in Haiti. By sharing her story, Alexander gives readers an opportunity to go behind-the-scenes into the devastations that are censored on media outlets. She stresses that these are often the problems that individuals claim they are educated on, but rarely make it their priority to solve. However, that is not the case for Jessica Alexander as she has over 12 years of experience working with different NGO’s and UN operations. As a result, Alexander earns the credibility to critique the multi-billion-dollar humanitarian aid industry. From her painful yet rewarding work experience, Alexander gives an honest and empathetic view of humanitarian aid as an establishment and a
Jude released this commercial to receive funds in 2014, they stereotyped the types of races by only including white and black children in their commercials to show their superiority. This action shows that St. Jude is stereotyping against all other races besides white and black. It was very ironic that they did not include the latino, middle eastern, and eastern races in their commercial. This type of stereotype made by St. Jude's refers that all other races besides white and black many not donate lots of money to them because they are not as rich or superior as them. St. Jude’s connection to only a few races causes all of the other races to feel left out and not be able to connect to the children’s lives as opposed to the white and black races.
In this paper I will examine both Peter Singer’s and Onora O 'Neill 's positions on famine relief. I will argue that O’Neill’s position is more suitable than Singer’s extreme standpoint. First I will, present O’Neill’s argument. I will then present a possible counter-argument to one of my premises. Finally I will show how this counter-argument is fallacious and how O’Neill’s argument in fact goes through.
...victims of war and genocide, it is admirable to see his courage to remain engaged in service to his fellow human. With a bold, yet pragmatic vision, Orbinski is unconcerned with seemingly intractable problems of finding drugs for the poorest AIDS victims. The book illustrates his desire to get the job done without bravado and grand statements. Although the book was painful to read, it takes he reader to the extreme of human suffering. Nevertheless, it also inspires with its reflections of humanitarianism and the ingenuity brought to its implementation. It is heartening to know James Orbinski can inspire students in both the arts and sciences as they set out on their careers. Since after all he’s seen, Orbinski remain optimistic, not cynical, and committed to action. Do give this book to any students in your life, after you have read it yourself.
Do starving children have an effect on everyday life? Ethos, pathos, and logos shows in a modest proposal about how Starving Children affect America and solutions to the problem by John Smith.
Singer, Peter. “The Singer Solution to World Poverty.” in The Allyn & Bacon Guide to Writing. John D. Ramage, John C. Bean, and June Johnson. 5th ed. New York: Longman, 2009. 545-49. Print.
Many still believe that all the hard times are behind them. Those people believe that since they aren’t the ones having to face those harsh times. However, evil still exists till this day, like the Genocide in Darfur. The subject about Darfur has always been a delicate one to many. However, there are still many in this society that still don’t even have the slightest clue about what is happening over in Sudan. There have been many genocides in the past, and the most well known is the Holocaust, but it’s sad to think that it still goes on till this day. Furthermore, there are still many that haven’t done much about it. Society needs to find out about what is happening in Darfur and awareness needs to be raised as well.
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The Australian philosopher Peter Singer, believes that when we refuse to help end world hunger, we become murderers. He believes that it is a moral obligation as Americans who live comfortable lives, to help “the worlds poor” (Singer 1). It is wrong to continue to live a luxurious life, when we know that others are fighting for the mere chance to survive. In Peter Singer’s “The Singer Solution to World Poverty,” he compares us Americans to two fictitious characters Dora and Bob, due to the fact that we as Dora and Bob chose luxuries over the chance to help people suffering from life-threatening poverty. Peter Singer compares us to a fictitious character from a Brazilian film called “Central Stations.”
In the essay “Spare Change”, the author, Teresa Zsuaffa, illustrates how the wealthy don’t treat people facing poverty with kindness and generosity, but in turn pass demeaning glares and degrading gestures, when not busy avoiding eye contact. She does so by writing an emotional experience, using imagery and personification whenever possible to get to the reader’s heart. Quite similarly, Nick Saul writes, in the essay “The Hunger Game”, about how the wealthy and people of social and political power such as “[the community’s] elected representatives” (Saul, 2013, p. 357) leave the problem of hunger on the shoulders of the foodbanks because they believe “feeding the hungry is already checked off [the government’s] collective to-do list” (Saul,
Singer, Peter. “Famine, Affluence, and Morality.” Current Issues and Enduring Questions. 8th ed. Eds. Sylvan Barnet and Hugo Bedau. Boston: Bedford/St. Martin's, 2008. 7-15. Print.
With the emergence of urgent care clinics, consumers now have another option when it comes time to receiving medical treatment. Often an illness arises during times when a person’s doctor is not available, such as at night or on weekends. This is when urgent care clinics can help.
Humanitarian Intervention Hypothesis: That despite the incidents where humanitarian interventions have proved seemingly unsuccessful, they are, nonetheless, a vital tool in alleviating the human suffering that so plagues contemporary society. The post-Cold war world is one that has been riddled with conflict, suffering and war. In the face of such times, the issue of humanitarian intervention and about who, when and how it should be employed, has become hotly debated. While some critics declare this kind of intervention to be a violation of national sovereignty, others believe that relief efforts aimed at ending human suffering are perfectly justifiable. 7.