She developed such a strong personality that she was able to climb the rungs of broadcasting very quickly, even though very few African American women up to that time had become a major factor in the media. The woman is great at building a harmonious and synergistic atmosphere. Oprah has a positive survivor attitude that has allowed her to build herself up from many of her traumatic experiences instead of letting them break herself down. Oprah Winfrey acknowledged her grandmother's influence, saying it was Hattie Mae who had encouraged her to speak in public and "gave me a positive sense of myself". Her goal in life is to live out the truest expression of herself as a human being.
Using my own research i will discover whether the World War One had a positive effect on the role of women. After the immediate rise in female unemployment at the beginning of the war due to the ‘middle-classes wish to economise’ (first world war, accessed 07/01/09), the only option to replace the volunteers gone to front was to employ women in the jobs they had left behind. This was supported by all the major feminist groups, who suddenly ‘became avid patriots and organisers of the women in support of the war effort’ (war and gender, accessed 22/01/09). Overall women’s employment increased from ‘three million in 1914 to five million in 1918’ (Murphy, p373, 2000). For many of the women the war was ‘a genuinely liberating experience’ (first world war, accessed 07/01/09), and made the women feel useful as citizens.
For Barbara Jordan was and African American woman along with being the Keynote Speaker of the Democratic National Convention. However instead of focusing on the achievement of Jordan’s career thus far, she used her achievement as an illustration for the American people that, “the American Dream need not forever be deferred.” Through the words of Jordan along with her authoritative stage presence Jordan both surprised and commanded the attention of the Democratic Party, Republican Party, and the nation. Jordan’s speech wasn’t overly embellished with unnecessary amounts of large words with complicated definitions. Jordan spoke eloquently, fluently, and clearly, which made her speech seem more refined. Because of the refinement that Jordan put into her speech the language devices that she used included rhetorical questions.
Rapid progress in female employment was strongly evident- many took up careers in professions and in some cases women earned the same pay as men. Things were looking hopeful for German women, years of male and female dispute had almost concluded. Female developments abruptly reversed by 1933- Hitler held traditional views regarding the female role which he believed raised them to an imperative position in society. Women had vital role in producing the genetically pure Aryan race which would grow to be supreme Nazis. Hitler realised he needed to increase the birth rate to fundamentally strengthen the Third Reich; with a larger population would come more strength, superiority and pre-eminence.
This victory was considered the greatest achievement by women in the Progressive Era. It was the largest extension of democratic voting rights in our nation’s history. Work Cited 1. http://www.history.com/topics/the-fight-for-womens-suffrage 2. O’Connor, Karen; Sabato J., Larry; Yanus B,
Huffiington’s article was one that successfully executed the ideas and convince her audience to agree on her stance due to the content within her supporting details. Her ethos was dominant all throughout the article in her references to figures more credible than she. She quotes, “ ‘The campaigns can sort of distract reporters throughout the day by helping fuel these mini-stories, mini-controversies,’ said the New York Times' Jeff Zeleny” (Huffington 4). The reference to a person that works in a prestigious publishing company urges the reader to believe that the idea being argued by Huffington is indeed correct. Huffington also draws in her audience through a specific tone, that which casualizes and personalizes the article, almost as if listening to a person speak.
Interview Women’s Voting in: America Thesis: Today in society women play a large role in not only the economy, but also have created a large impact on the decisions to better the United States as a whole. The fight for women’s suffrage resulted in a very positive and life changing outcome for many Americans. However, the journey leading to this change in our society was brutally challenging. It took many years of determined activists and reformers to fight for this equality. There was no proven fact women were incapable of completing tasks that men could, women have always had the same ability as men.
In Gaga’s appeal to the senators she says,” It is my belief that no one person is more valuable than another.” This line really solidifies her passion for equality and equal rights. During her speech, she handled herself very professionally and it was hard to imagine her as the
Eleanor Roosevelt was a well known political figure. Unlike most women worrying about themselves, she was worried about everyone except herself. She was known for her dedication to improving women's rights. Eleanor supported American and African American women's rights. She was a member of the league of women voters and women’s trade union league.
She realized she could do anything she wanted and she wanted me (Meg) to recognize that I could do the same.” Meg Whitman became an Oprah-Like figure. Fortune Magazine twice named her (in 2004 and 2005) the most powerful women in the American Business. She was also featured in Forbes Magazine in its 2007 list of best Bosses for delivering “Superior returns to shareholders while not gorging on outrageous pay packages.” In 2009, Meg Whitman began her political career and ran for Governor of California. As a role model she hasn’t forgotten where she came from, how she got to where she is now and always looked back to see if she could help those who came from that same place. I admire her work and accomplishments because it’s rare to see a woman in America that has gone that far as she did, in which America, the majority of