General definitions Flashcards
Disability
It has always been seen through the eyes of the medical model excusing their voices being silenced and through campaigning, history is attempting to become more inclusive as less of a personal issue more societal
Sexuality
The presentation of sexuality is impacted by the cultural laws with the growth of sexual control and stricter boundaries
Gender
It plays a significant role in the rights, expectations and voices within history and through the historian
Age
Its attitudes have changed over time due to expanded lifespans with medical advancements developing from key figures in the home with multi - generational families as healers and a source of wisdom to a nuisance as age becomes more socially constructed through media
Rememberance
Nora emphasises it who states places certain sites within historical continuity but this can lead to weaknesses such as missing information and differences in overall collective memory
Arts
Media, paintings, songs demonstrate the presentation of historical events (sometimes hyperbolic for historical effect) as mediums show what is popular and available such as through the growth of mobile phones
Great men
This theory argues history is largely explained by the influence of great men who posses superior intellect, heroic courage, leadership abilities or divine inspiration inspiring myths surrounding their historical effect originally developed by Thomas Carlyle
Slavery
It can have both positive and negative impacts because in USA and Britain, it led to an improved economy and labour rates but with a lack of care for rights or the cultural history of slaves
The role of the state
It role and growth can be measured through the growth of government agencies, state officials, taxation and share of nation product, legislation and control of the economy through democracy enhancing political power over a population
Nationhood
The connection of people that can form a culture based on events, context and surroundings
The role of the monarchy
It can be seen as changing today due to technology and lack of belief in divine right. However, their impact can change based on the history, culture and political structure of a country as Juan Carlos IN Spain possessed the power to create changes through democracy after dictatorship
Politics
It can have a deep impact on history through the growth of labour rights. The politics of government can influence historical policies. Politics can either create safety or conflict as during times of social unrest, the public can turn to extremities for a sense of safety
Religion
A higher power of control is created through god(s) that can lead to debate
Economics
It plays a significant role in historical decisions as Hodgson argues that historical context effects economic analysis
Social
Social change and context can affect the perception of history
National character
A nation with certain psychological traits and behaviours that are distinctive to members
Empires
It has a significant impact on globalisation through creating a shared identity
Technology
The growth of innovation have deeply affected the workings of society as well as historians such as primary sources now being digitalised
Pandemics
Covid 19 illustrate the advancement of medical technology as well as the weaknesses of society through the links to the history of science
Usurpers
It can be seen differently based on perspectives as a saviour from tyranny or reflect the roman and Greek label of tyrant consequently leading to civil unrest
Ethnicity
Differences in ethnicity has led to ethnicity - based principles of classification leading to political violence, weakened democracy and eradication of voices
A manifestation of values
It can help to portray a particular message such as McDonalds adverts in 1990s Russia be emphasising freedom helping to influence contemporary values
Civil wars
It can significantly affect the economic development of a country by reducing income, resources affecting poverty reduction efforts leading to an economically weaker country
Conflicts
Symbolise the extent of difference in ideals through a want of control altering the structure of society as their way of life have changes. This has led Coser to argue that is contributes to social change with the alterations of norms and technological advancements to boost war efforts