The conspiracy theory has become a defining element in American society. While it is easy to affiliate such beliefs with the aging hippie kooks, it cannot be denied that many of these theories create haunting uncertainty about what we think we know.
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It’s not news that American society and its media disseminate gender roles on a daily basis. In regards to 9/11, we are given three primary options: heroes, damsels, and villains.
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When confronted with the hatred of a direct attack, some victims respond by desiring war or violence. Some respond by settling into a state of internal anger or despair. Others, however, take the opportunity to push for peace and take action to stop the hateful cycle.
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On September 11, 2001, today’s undergraduate college students were enrolled in third through sixth grades. Most experienced the day’s events while in a classroom, the event portrayed to them through the decisions of teachers and school administrators.
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Why Russians believe the U.S. government was involved in 9/11
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Teachers work to create appropriate 9/11 curriculum
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LaPenna was one of five first responders to assist in the recovery of Port Authority police officers John McLoughlin and Will Jimeno. Now, he’s coping with the impact that the 9/11 rescue had on his health, watching how the bill that covers first responders’ health concerns is not nearly sufficient.
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In our post-9/11 world, a hyper-awareness of skin tone and religion has taken hold in American culture. Islamophobia is a result of this hyper-awareness and has become a trend within our practices. Non-profits, blogs and publications projecting anti-Muslim sentiments have sprung up, and it’s clear that the opposition is based in a fear of the Other.
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Susan Faludi, the feminist and author of The Terror Dream: Myth & Misogyny in an Insecure America, visited Ithaca College in September and spoke with Buzzsaw about her book, the state of modern-day feminism, and her insights on the anti-woman backlash after 9/11.