"Machismo" and "Marianismo."

Discuss the concepts of "Machismo" and "Marianismo." How similar or different are Latin American women's roles today as compared to the past? If different, what brought about the change? Compare women's roles in Latin American countries with other countries such as the United States?

Guadalcanal Campaign

What were the Japanese goals/objectives in the Guadalcanal campaign?

"Battle of Bloody Ridge" (Japanese Perspective Only)

Can anyone help me out with answering the question below? I have searched abroad and haven't found solid answers from a Japanese perspective. Everything I have read has purely been from an American perspective. I need to ascertain Japanese mindset during this particular battle and am currently at a loss. Also, the book that does have some level of detail regarding the "Battle of Bloody Ridge" from a Japanese perspective is Michael S. Smith's book, "Bloody Ridge: The Battle That Saved Guadalcanal" in World War II; however, I do not have access to the book. Please someone try and answer this question for me. Question: What were the Japanese objectives and plan during the "Battle of ... click for more

What was the significance of the Aum Shinnikyo attack?

What was the significance of the Aum Shinnikyo attack? According to Sprinzak, what is the origin of ideological terrorism?

Economic changes in America after WWII are recalled.

Ideas about how the economy changed after WWII are summarized.