The Tyra Banks Show

After watching the Tyra Banks show she made alot of women believe in themselves. Tyra Banks who weighs about 161 pounds was put into a magazine as being fat. The advertisers who published this magazine gave the perception that a person must have the size of a model. Not only is this a negative perception but it sends off a bad message to younger girls. Tyra banks impacted many people and she made them realize that their weight does not make them beautiful and that beauty come from within. Tyra banks believe that it does not matter how big you are and what matters the most is that you are in good health. After Tyra portrayed that message she impacted alot of women. She had everyone in the audience use the term " SO WHAT" which was used for women who have been put down about their appearance and now have the strength to feel good about themselves. She has also impacted me in many ways cause sometimes I find little things to complain about but in reality I do not take the time appreciate the fact that I am in good health. The fact of the matter is we should all be happy of who we are and not worry about what others think about us.

gender role

After having the discussion on the roles of gender it made me realize how important it is in today's society. Not only has this topic come up in reading class but it was also discussed in my English writing class. Growing up I have always learned about the roles that both men and women played. You always hear about the women staying home and cleaning and taking care of the kids while the man goes to work and bring home the money. This is the perception that society made. They also made women feel inferior to men and that men are more dominant than women. At one point women were not allowed to get an education or have any type of job. As time progressed things has change. Women are now able to work and live independently. Many women who are married majority of the time are working while the husband is taking care of the kids and doing other things that needs to be done in the house such as cooking and cleaning. Now that things has change over time women are now treated equally to men in some cases as far as having a job and running a house hold.

How does American culture defines beauty

After doing a paper on advetisement I realize that the American cutlture once us to be like the models on the magazine. For example the ad gives the perception that clear skin is more acceptable to the public eye than those of acne and the marks that are left behind. The way beauty is defined around us makes up the ideal look of how society wants us to be. They believe the ideal look is someone with beautiful skin, which consist of no blemishes on their face. The ad displays that type of message and it is basically advertising a type of cream that would fight your blemish and take away any remaining marks that are left behind. The fact of the matter is beauty comes from within and until people realize that, they are going to continue to buy more and more products to satisfy their needs. It takes more than just looking at an ad and wanting what the product offer or wanting to look like the person on that magazine. People need to stop trying to please society with the ideal image and become happy with one’s self as an individual.

Does Money make the world go round?

Does money make the world go round? Many people believe that money makes a happy and comfortable life but I disagree. Growing up I have always learned that money can not buy the important things in life such as a good family, love and happiness. People who believe that money makes a perfect life are the ones who are sometimes unhappy. They have so much money that they do not know what to do with it. They are so busy trying to have the finer things in life rather than trying to live a wonderful life with great people to appreciate their presence. Money sometimes breaks up friendships, relationships with love ones and even family. Could you believe that a piece a paper can over power the minds of some people? Many people forgot the main idea of having money and what it was once used for such paying bills and also for personal reasons but people began to abuse the idea of even having it. I don't believe that money makes the world go round but I do believe its not something that makes a person life much easier or even happy. Life is pricless and that is what matters the most that is what brings forth happiness and apprecation.

What I have learned about the halocaust?

I have always heard about the halocaust but did not know much about it but after reading the book Night and researching the history of the halocaust I got a better understanding of what it was about. I knew Hitler had to do with the halocaust but I did not know he over power everyone and took away rights of the Jews. He had alot of say on things. He had alot of restrictions as far as them doing what they want. He made many peoples life a living hell.

http://www.asde.com/~dane/halocaust.htm

My reaction on the genocide

I believe the genocide to be the most horrible thing anyone should ever have to face. Why does two groups have to create war between each other. They are not only hurting themselves but they are also killing innocent people. It is sad to see that many people have to live their life like this. It becomes a scary time for those who are innocent. Many people who are apart of the genocide either has to hide or they are separated from their love ones. I feel sorry for those who had to face this in the past. I just hope it all ends one day.