McCarthyism in the U.S.
McCarthyism is the practice of making accusations, subversion, or reason without proper regard for evidence. It is also known as the practice of making unfair allegations of using unfair investigative techniques, especially in order to restrict dissent or political criticism. Thousands of Americans were accused of being communists or communist sympathizers, which is one of agrees with the communists, and became the subject of aggression investigations and questioning before government or private industry panels, committees and agencies. Primary targets were government employees, entertainment. Other targets were homosexual.
With the Cold War becoming more intense the thought of communists in the U.S. was known as the Red Scare. Communists were referred to as "Reds" associating with the Soviet flag. This scare led to different actions that had an effect on the United States government and society. Employees were analyzed to determine whether they were loyal to the government, and the House Un-American Activities Committee, as well as U.S. Senator Joseph McCarthy. The Red Scare began to ease by late 1950's.
Homosexuality was known as psychiatric disorder or a dangerous, contagious, social disease. The McCarthy hearings and according "sexual pervert" investigations can be seen to have been driven by a desire to identify individuals whose ability to function as loyal citizens had been compromised. Joseph McCarthy began his campaigns by drawing upon the ways in which he embodied traditional American values in order to come the self-appointed vanguard of social morality. The nation was by no means united behind the policies and activities that have come to be identified as McCarthyism. Accusations of alleged homosexual behaviour marked the end of McCarthy's political career.
Famous examples of McCarthyism are speeches, investigations, and hearing of Senator McCarthy himself. McCarthyism was a widespread social and cultural phenomenon that affected all levels of society and source of great deal of debate and conflict. Hundreds were imprisoned while thousands had lost their jobs. Neighbours also reported other neighbours which caused communities to not trust others and leave everyone to go against one another.
With the Cold War becoming more intense the thought of communists in the U.S. was known as the Red Scare. Communists were referred to as "Reds" associating with the Soviet flag. This scare led to different actions that had an effect on the United States government and society. Employees were analyzed to determine whether they were loyal to the government, and the House Un-American Activities Committee, as well as U.S. Senator Joseph McCarthy. The Red Scare began to ease by late 1950's.
Homosexuality was known as psychiatric disorder or a dangerous, contagious, social disease. The McCarthy hearings and according "sexual pervert" investigations can be seen to have been driven by a desire to identify individuals whose ability to function as loyal citizens had been compromised. Joseph McCarthy began his campaigns by drawing upon the ways in which he embodied traditional American values in order to come the self-appointed vanguard of social morality. The nation was by no means united behind the policies and activities that have come to be identified as McCarthyism. Accusations of alleged homosexual behaviour marked the end of McCarthy's political career.
Famous examples of McCarthyism are speeches, investigations, and hearing of Senator McCarthy himself. McCarthyism was a widespread social and cultural phenomenon that affected all levels of society and source of great deal of debate and conflict. Hundreds were imprisoned while thousands had lost their jobs. Neighbours also reported other neighbours which caused communities to not trust others and leave everyone to go against one another.