American Girl

Americans saw a drastic social change in the years immediately following World War II. Young women sought out help and support from major magazines, specifically Seventeen Magazine in the years 1946 and 1947. Both teenage girls and young women were the targeted audience, and though they were close in age, their social interactions and fashion senses were on separate ends of the spectrum. In a Seventeen ad. published in 1947- the company influences it’s audience to invest in their new…

Because of this, within the past couple of years, women have been able to use their internet stardom to cross over to more traditional forms of media. Television and movies are still an incredibly large part of the American lifestyle. According to Nielsen company, 99% of Americans own at least one television in their…

La'Tonya Rease Miles discusses her thought process while creating the syllabus for a class dedicated to cheerleading in the article American Beauty: The Cheerleader in America Literature and Popular Culture. In the article, Miles reminisces about her personal experiences as a high school cheerleader and points out various stereotypes of cheerleaders in the media. Miles's experiences as well as my own can be compared to the well-known cheerleading movie, Bring It On, in order to reveal the movies…

actions aren’t credited to her being a woman. She has not been sexualised nor has she been represented in a disrespectful way which is why she appeals to the target audience of film and books a lot. The Hunger Games is a modern addition to contemporary American cinema and has the potential to redefine female heroes. Katniss sends out a good message to women around the world who…

Girls showing their strengths Benjamin Franklin once said, ¨You can do anything you set your mind to.¨ Well in this case that is exactly what these three strong courageous women thought. One woman named Jen Welter wouldn´t let the fact that there has only ever been male football coaches drag her down. According to press, Welter will be helping coach the linebackers for the Cardinals. Jen will only be there for the first four preseason games but this marks another big barrier for women in…

body is fake, from her eyelashes to even her teeth. Even some of the hair on her head is false. Every move she makes, every outfit and every eyelash batted is to make her stand out from the other girls and to try and earn her money. Her parents know of what she does, and actively encourage it. This girl that I am talking about is not yet in charge of her own destiny. She is only 7 years old. At a first glance, it all seems like a little girl’s dream. Long, flowing dresses, like the Disney…

In traditional Mexican culture, young girls turning fifteen are expected to have a quinceanera, showing their transition into womanhood and thus their ability to date. Yet a quinceanera is not solely about aging, it also revolves around the church, as many of the gifts given to the woman are holy symbols or symbolize her commitment to God. My families division stemmed from more than just culture, but the faith - or lack thereof - of my parents. Since my father is religious and my mother is not,…

Times bestseller How The Garcia Girls Lost Their Accent by Julia Alvarez, though one stands out from all the rest. That is, that happiness is not having what you want, but wanting what you have. Throughout the novel, this theme takes its place in character development, setting and thus affects the overall plot. This theme has a massive effect on the characters in this novel. One example of how this theme effects the characters is in Part 3 in the chapter “An American Surprise.”At the beginning…

gender. don't think girls should be excluded from any sport because it's just wrong. Girls can do anything boys can do even if it's a difficult sport. Of course in sports there are many injuries that are possible and girls know that, they know that they can get hurt and if they're really committed they should still be able to play. Sports isn't about the gender it's about the talent. I mean men/ boys aren't excluded in any sports for example cheerleading, so why should women/ girls be. This…

The public awareness of sexism is increasing in American society. Phrases such as “Get back in the kitchen” and “You hit like a girl” are profusely recycled in daily conversation. Because of this growing epidemic, the feminine hygiene company, Always, created a commercial to bring this delicate matter to light. In their commercial, “Like a Girl”, Always addresses matters of sexism with the cast and audience, both parties unaware of what is to come. Through this commercial, it becomes apparent…