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The President of the United States is the face of the government and the figure people turn to most to voice their concerns. The president doesn't do it all alone though. It's impossible to manage a country by yourself. For that reason, the president appoints a collection of people to lead the various departments. Do you know them all?
In The Secret Life of Bees, Sue Monk Kidd includes an allusion to “Oh! Susanna” to portray May’s unordinary behavior. For example, after meeting May for the first time, Lily thinks: May was simple-minded. I don’t mean retarded … I mean she was naive … plus she was a touch crazy … if you kept things on a happy note, May did fine, but bring up an unpleasant subject--like Rosaleen’s head full of snitches or the tomatoes having rot-bottom--and May would start humming “Oh! Susanna.”
Shirley Chisholm became the first African American woman elected in the U.S. Congress and run for president as a Democratic candidate. Despite losing the presidential nomination Shirley Chisolm continued to be inspiration for young African American women across the United States. Chisholm was a great orator that used her voice to improve racial inequality and women rights for all Americans. Her speech given on the floor of the House of Representatives in 1968 will forever immortalize Shirley Chisholm’s dedication to improving human rights. The use of fallacies throughout her speech were used to captivate her audience and bring attention to the injustice that was going on in America.
Although some people might argue that Shirley Chisholm does not demonstrate leadership qualities, a closer examination proves that the former congresswoman was a strong leader because of her independence, perseverance,and willingness to take risks. Shirley Chisholm is a great leader because she blazed a trail by being the first African American Congresswoman. For example, “Chisholm indulged her maverick nature in a spectacular gesture. She became the first black woman to run for president” (Morin pg1).This proves that she was the first black individual in her field to run for president so this makes her a trailblazer because all leaders should possess this for the reason that no leader can lead from behind.
In the world today, new businesses, big or small, are becoming highly prevalent and everyone is trying to make their way into society. Entrepreneurs are people who start businesses and become extremely successful, like Kylie Jenner. The topic of the Kardashians is controversial but no one can deny the fact that Kylie Jenner is the youngest female entrepreneur/ billionaire in the world today. Kylie Jenner is a 25-year-old businesswoman and a mother of two. Her celebrity status did help her rise to the top, but once she was there the availability of the free enterprise system kept her there, and kept her businesses thriving.
People of the United States know Condoleezza Rice as the first African-American female to hold office as the U.S. Secretary of State under President Bush’s Administration (“Condoleezza Rice”). They may also be aware of her educational success of attending Stanford University, the University of Notre Dame, and the University of Denver (“Condoleezza Rice”). However, the majority of people may not be aware of the world Condoleezza Rice grew up in, the challenges she faced daily, and how she was able to become so successful when the odds were against her. On November 14, 1954, Condoleezza Rice was born into a world that was automatically against her, but she learned how to take advantage of her circumstances (“Condoleezza Rice”). Racial prejudices
The debate over Aileen Wuornos’ jurisdiction is one that is still open due to how controversial the case is. What accounts a person as a criminal is a person who is well aware of the actions he/she is committing. A criminal has a clear intentions and is aware of the consequences ahead. Whereas, a victim is one who under astounding circumstances can be excused for their heinous actions. An in depth look into Aileen Wuornos’ life can lead to viewing her as a truly a criminal who is responsible for all of her crimes.
Shirley Chisholm’s Presidential Bid From the beginning, the world was a place of inequality. However, it is possible to change. Through hard work from significant individuals, the world has fought wars and created laws that have led towards equality.
Lady Diana Spencer, the princess of the people who never got chance to be their queen. The late first wife to the heir of the throne, a loving mother to her two sons, Prince William who will one day be king and Prince Harry. A Princess who was determined to challenge the protocols of the monarch. A woman who prioritised humanitarian events, a celebrity due to her fashion trends, the people’s princess. No one expected that her life would end in tragedy at the young age of thirty-six.
In this interview, it illustrates how power may ignite cultures to have a division based on their cultural group. It may cause a nation to become captivated by misleading mistakes and false representation of a political group. Although, segregation exists, individuals felt the need to react in ways that became unjustifiable causing destruction affecting beliefs, values, and other perspectives amongst other cultures, religions, and beliefs differently than their own. By taking the lives of innocent individuals and shaping and conforming lives according to their biases alters how children may shape their own human world views based on exceptionalism, power and segregation, and improving history and evolution through integration.
As one of the few Black women in government, “Obama stressed the importance of having Black and female role models in the White House”(Contemporary Black biography). Black and female role models are important because they inspire others to fight for what they believe. Michelle Obama is a representation of young women of color, which is why they look up to her. As a role model, she is influencing them to follow their dreams despite the backlash that may follow. Michelle Obama increases black female representation in government by inspiring young women of color to become leaders like she did.
“Carry out a random act of kindness, with no expectation of reward, safe in the knowledge that one day someone might do the same for you.” Princess Diana did many things to help the people of the world. The Princess helped the people who had leprosy. Diana 's legacy lives on because she was special, and unlike any other member of the royal family that had ever lived. She always thought that her life was unhappy because of her bulimia.
Our First Lady, Michelle Obama Michelle Obama wouldn’t be who she is today without all of her outstanding accomplishments. “In 1991 she became an assistant to Chicago Mayor Richard M. Daley.” (“Michelle Obama”). This shows that even before becoming the first lady in 2008, Michelle already had a political career. She learned a lot about politiics early, and this helped her be an outstanding first lady.
In November, 2013, Barrack Obama bestowed a great honor to Gloria Steinem. She was acknowledged with the Presidential Medal of Freedom for paving a road for the equality and empowerment of women. Steinem stands as one of the cofounders of Ms. which is a women’s feminist magazine. Steinem’s life has been devoted whole heartily to fighting for women’s rights by means of writing, lecturing, and political activity. Her article relates to Women’s Studies 201 course, because she and her work references social feminism.
I recently had the privilege of listening to Leymah Gbowee, from Liberia, Africa, give a talk on her peace and female activism efforts in West Africa. Gbowee is a very down to earth soul. She started her talk off asking if she should sit or stand and decided to sit and, in her words, “Rest my aching bones and let this be a conversation.” Leymah was born in Monrovia, Liberia and grew up as a child and young woman living with her parents and sisters when the 1st Liberian Civil War broke out. She started out as a trauma counselor treating child soldiers and went on to social work school to become a Social Worker.
