HIST 286 Lecture Notes - Lecture 7: In My Own Words, Descamisado, Conspicuous Consumption
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Peron wanted to maintain close contact with the people. After 3 years of revolutionary fire, peron reached people as governor and guide. Was the secretariat of labour and welfare and dealt with old and urgent problems directly affecting the people, which was directed at others during his presidency. Wanted to achieve economic independence of the nation. Peron very busy with other matters, and therefore, if presented as problems of government, peron would hear very little about it. Evita could be the real voice affecting peron"s leadership. Understood peron was not just president of the republic, but also, Eva peron fulfills oligarchic roles of president"s wife, but evita links people and government. Prefers evita because it links her to her people. Principle activities of evita was relating to the humble, the workers, and women (three principal activities) Do not deem this an honour but a responsibility.
