A proposal

I will explore the heightened attention that the Sudanese region of Darfur is currently receiving because of the genocide occurring there, and why this alleged concern has not led to a significant change in the conflict. I will further examine this situation by looking at pop culture’s definition of genocide, the United State’s definition of genocide, and why both of these definitions have not translated into progress in Darfur. My research will include, but is not limited to the perspectives of the Sudanese on America’s pop culture’s obsession with the cause, the perspectives of the main leaders of the pop culture push, the implications of pop culture’s obsession on aid for Darfur, and pop culture’s role in past genocide awareness in Africa.My research will point to the underlying question of how pop culture ploys affect international crises.