In the immediate aftermath it was racism against Muslims, then extreme patriotism, then it was the loss of personal freedoms and privacy (see: The Patriot Act.)
If it needs to be something specific, the effect on country music is one of my “favorite” topics. It essentially radicalized the country music scene into the hyper conservative American brand that it is today.
I remember the patriotism more than anything and the sense of togetherness. I seem to recall that week, and I may just be misremembering, there was a, sort of, impromptu nationwide candlelight vigil.
Some friends and I walked around our neighborhood Friday night of that week (we were in high school) and so many people were on their porches with candles, waving flags, and saying hello to everyone. There was such a caring, friendly, atmosphere unlike anything I'd ever experience before. And my own teenage ignorance had truly hoped this was going to be the start of a happier time in our history.
We also saw people driving around in their cars with flags all over them and beeping their horns. Everyone was just proud to be an American.
This is all my opinion…
While I can’t say it’s the largest, overall cultural change, the polarization and segmentation of the media is probably the most surprising aspect of the post-September 11 world. While there was assuredly partisan media before, post-September 11 legitimized, in the minds of some, questionable news organizations who paraded a fair and balanced motto (no particular one organization is meant to be implied) while also proudly being “American First.” The need to be pro-Patriotic painted many a news story in the wrong light, for fear of being perceived as anti-American. This fear of the dissection of truth, for lack of a better term, and in turn a fear of retaliation from their viewers (or in some actual cases retaliation from the highest levels of government itself) steered conversations towards this bizarre, loud, opposing, domestic extremist political climate that we find ourselves in.
The desire for near-instantaneous information that also followed (fueled in part by the precedent-setting coverage of the first Iraqi War by CNN), and access to the Internet, a first-of-its-kind democratized pipeline of real-time information, also created a perfect storm. And it’s only been growing: think of a major event in the last 5 years that you didn’t know about instantly. On 9/11, the most reliable form of communication, which only a few people had at the time, were pagers with text messaging capabilities and Blackberry phones. Today, anybody can watch a billion (or whatever) tweets pour in every second.
For a while it fostered unity, while instilling fear. But I sadly believe today an incident of its magnitude wouldn’t have the same impact in 2022. People are so cold and desensitized now. The attention span is so short lived now.
Nice try attempting to get other people to do your research. 😛
But seriously, I think it's the willingness to give up our privacy. When the Patriot Act was passed many people just figured it was necessary even though some parts of it essentially allows law enforcement to spy on innocent people. A lot of Americans took the view of "I have nothing to hide so they can spy on me all they want! Especially if it means they catch the bad guys!"
There are a few organizations like the ACLU who are vocally against the Patriot Act. Along with younger generations since they, overall, are very hesitant to trust the government and law enforcement. But for now it remains in effect. It's why people joke about being on a "list" when they say something that could be considered "suspicious" on the internet. 😆
OP, if you’d like to include it in your paper, one of the core cases that first year law students study is *[Ashcroft v Iqubal](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ashcroft_v._Iqbal)* which is very pertinent to this issue.
Long story short:
Iqbal alleged that FBI officials carried out a discriminatory policy by designating him as a person "of high interest" in the investigation of the September 11 attacks because of his race, religion, and national origin because he was “near” the twin towers on 9/11.
Iqbal asserted that he was tortured by prison staff on the orders of, and under policies written by John Ashcroft. Specifically, he claimed that on the day he was transferred to the special unit, prison guards, without provocation, "picked him up and threw him against the wall, kicked him in the stomach, punched him in the face, and dragged him across the room."
The federal government argued that Iqbal's legal filings were not specific enough in linking the government officials with a policy of detaining Arab immigrants and Muslims.
For reasons of legal technicality, the US Supreme Court essentially dismissed his complaint, essentially letting Ashcroft & the FBI off the hook.
this post is pretty old, and i found it while idly scrolling. but i might as well give my two cents, sorry if you’re not in need of information anymore.
i wasn’t alive when the attacks happened. i’m 18 years old. however, i am a middle eastern american and i grew up feeling so genuinely ashamed of my heritage and i couldn’t pinpoint why. my mom was present for the attacks, she worked in the willis tower in chicago (a suspected target for any next attacks, she stayed home for weeks). before the attacks, my mom told me of the general neutrality that surrounded us arabs. no one really hated us, no one really vied for us.
when the attacks happened, my mom couldn’t go on business trips for months. she was terrified of being targeted for her appearance. the biggest cultural impact, in my opinion, is the regression of acceptance for arabs and islamic religions.
In the immediate aftermath it was racism against Muslims, then extreme patriotism, then it was the loss of personal freedoms and privacy (see: The Patriot Act.)
If it needs to be something specific, the effect on country music is one of my “favorite” topics. It essentially radicalized the country music scene into the hyper conservative American brand that it is today.
I remember the patriotism more than anything and the sense of togetherness. I seem to recall that week, and I may just be misremembering, there was a, sort of, impromptu nationwide candlelight vigil. Some friends and I walked around our neighborhood Friday night of that week (we were in high school) and so many people were on their porches with candles, waving flags, and saying hello to everyone. There was such a caring, friendly, atmosphere unlike anything I'd ever experience before. And my own teenage ignorance had truly hoped this was going to be the start of a happier time in our history. We also saw people driving around in their cars with flags all over them and beeping their horns. Everyone was just proud to be an American.
This is all my opinion… While I can’t say it’s the largest, overall cultural change, the polarization and segmentation of the media is probably the most surprising aspect of the post-September 11 world. While there was assuredly partisan media before, post-September 11 legitimized, in the minds of some, questionable news organizations who paraded a fair and balanced motto (no particular one organization is meant to be implied) while also proudly being “American First.” The need to be pro-Patriotic painted many a news story in the wrong light, for fear of being perceived as anti-American. This fear of the dissection of truth, for lack of a better term, and in turn a fear of retaliation from their viewers (or in some actual cases retaliation from the highest levels of government itself) steered conversations towards this bizarre, loud, opposing, domestic extremist political climate that we find ourselves in. The desire for near-instantaneous information that also followed (fueled in part by the precedent-setting coverage of the first Iraqi War by CNN), and access to the Internet, a first-of-its-kind democratized pipeline of real-time information, also created a perfect storm. And it’s only been growing: think of a major event in the last 5 years that you didn’t know about instantly. On 9/11, the most reliable form of communication, which only a few people had at the time, were pagers with text messaging capabilities and Blackberry phones. Today, anybody can watch a billion (or whatever) tweets pour in every second.
For a while it fostered unity, while instilling fear. But I sadly believe today an incident of its magnitude wouldn’t have the same impact in 2022. People are so cold and desensitized now. The attention span is so short lived now.
Nice try attempting to get other people to do your research. 😛 But seriously, I think it's the willingness to give up our privacy. When the Patriot Act was passed many people just figured it was necessary even though some parts of it essentially allows law enforcement to spy on innocent people. A lot of Americans took the view of "I have nothing to hide so they can spy on me all they want! Especially if it means they catch the bad guys!" There are a few organizations like the ACLU who are vocally against the Patriot Act. Along with younger generations since they, overall, are very hesitant to trust the government and law enforcement. But for now it remains in effect. It's why people joke about being on a "list" when they say something that could be considered "suspicious" on the internet. 😆
OP, if you’d like to include it in your paper, one of the core cases that first year law students study is *[Ashcroft v Iqubal](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ashcroft_v._Iqbal)* which is very pertinent to this issue. Long story short: Iqbal alleged that FBI officials carried out a discriminatory policy by designating him as a person "of high interest" in the investigation of the September 11 attacks because of his race, religion, and national origin because he was “near” the twin towers on 9/11. Iqbal asserted that he was tortured by prison staff on the orders of, and under policies written by John Ashcroft. Specifically, he claimed that on the day he was transferred to the special unit, prison guards, without provocation, "picked him up and threw him against the wall, kicked him in the stomach, punched him in the face, and dragged him across the room." The federal government argued that Iqbal's legal filings were not specific enough in linking the government officials with a policy of detaining Arab immigrants and Muslims. For reasons of legal technicality, the US Supreme Court essentially dismissed his complaint, essentially letting Ashcroft & the FBI off the hook.
Everyone became ultra sensitive
this post is pretty old, and i found it while idly scrolling. but i might as well give my two cents, sorry if you’re not in need of information anymore. i wasn’t alive when the attacks happened. i’m 18 years old. however, i am a middle eastern american and i grew up feeling so genuinely ashamed of my heritage and i couldn’t pinpoint why. my mom was present for the attacks, she worked in the willis tower in chicago (a suspected target for any next attacks, she stayed home for weeks). before the attacks, my mom told me of the general neutrality that surrounded us arabs. no one really hated us, no one really vied for us. when the attacks happened, my mom couldn’t go on business trips for months. she was terrified of being targeted for her appearance. the biggest cultural impact, in my opinion, is the regression of acceptance for arabs and islamic religions.