In recent years, historians and political scientists have sought to analyze the influence and involvement of neoconservatives or 'neocons' in U.S. foreign policy. Part of this effort has been...Show moreIn recent years, historians and political scientists have sought to analyze the influence and involvement of neoconservatives or 'neocons' in U.S. foreign policy. Part of this effort has been related to the rise of neoconservative figures to prominence during President Reagan's first term. This thesis adds to the growing literature on neoconservatism in the 1980s, focussing on the special relationship between the United States and Japan, and analyzing the impact of neoconservatives and neoconservative thinking on foreign policy in President Reagan's first term.Show less
The War on Drugs emphasised the weak socioeconomic status of the African American population. The punitive laws and media rhetoric influenced all facets of their daily lives. In thesis, I focussed...Show moreThe War on Drugs emphasised the weak socioeconomic status of the African American population. The punitive laws and media rhetoric influenced all facets of their daily lives. In thesis, I focussed on the power and prestige and income and wealth factor of socioeconomic status. These variables helped position the relevance of the inequalities in American society. The historical and contemporary experiences have influenced the intergenerational disenfranchisement. The War on Drugs rhetoric of tough on crime affected the poverty, social exclusion, unemployment and stereotyping of the African American peoples.Show less
During the Reagan era, drug policy was altered forever and its effects touched American politics, law enforcement, justice systems, education, and even American culture. During the 1980s, arguably...Show moreDuring the Reagan era, drug policy was altered forever and its effects touched American politics, law enforcement, justice systems, education, and even American culture. During the 1980s, arguably the largest shift in American political attitude took place, partly stemming from public fear of drug crimes. This thesis focuses on the Reagan Administration's War on Drugs. It will outline the motivations behind launching the War on Drugs, how the policies were implemented and the outcomes of the War.Show less
