An association of forty women stand in front of the Congress of the United States of America in Washington, D.C. in order to lobby an issue that directly affects each of them in many different aspects of their lives on a daily basis. The lobbyists appearances vary in terms of ethnicities, age, and visible socioeconomic statuses, creating a contrast to the predominantly Caucasian group of middle-aged male political figures, who are anxiously engaged in what the next speaker is preparing to express.
Barbie Izquierdo, a working mother of two, steps up to the microphone, which has previously been used by an immeasurable amount of notable political activists, and blatantly proclaims to Congress; “Just because we live where we live, and come from …show more content…
“There’s no reason she should be loading up on those pricey TV dinners if she’s getting the government to pay for it,” exclaimed Carol Gaither, a mother of three and a real estate agent who resides in Massachusetts. Gaither is presumably a locally proclaimed expert on how citizens of the lower socioeconomic status should manage their finances whilst grocery shopping. Gaither is featured on the website The Onion in order to disclose inherent knowledge of why people who suffer from food insecurity are at fault for depending on the government for free handouts. Additionally, Gaither makes direct eye contact with the interviewer and exclaims “But then again, what do you expect?” While Carol Gaither is a fictional character created by an entertainment website, it is fair to assume that the majority of Americans have either shared her perspective or encountered someone that does in regards to people that qualify for government assistance programs in order to purchase their groceries. The author utilizes the technique of satire to capitalize on common misconceptions made by people who presumably have no prior knowledge or firsthand experience in being a recipient of government assistance programs
Barbie Izquierdo, a working mother of two, steps up to the microphone, which has previously been used by an immeasurable amount of notable political activists, and blatantly proclaims to Congress; “Just because we live where we live, and come from …show more content…
“There’s no reason she should be loading up on those pricey TV dinners if she’s getting the government to pay for it,” exclaimed Carol Gaither, a mother of three and a real estate agent who resides in Massachusetts. Gaither is presumably a locally proclaimed expert on how citizens of the lower socioeconomic status should manage their finances whilst grocery shopping. Gaither is featured on the website The Onion in order to disclose inherent knowledge of why people who suffer from food insecurity are at fault for depending on the government for free handouts. Additionally, Gaither makes direct eye contact with the interviewer and exclaims “But then again, what do you expect?” While Carol Gaither is a fictional character created by an entertainment website, it is fair to assume that the majority of Americans have either shared her perspective or encountered someone that does in regards to people that qualify for government assistance programs in order to purchase their groceries. The author utilizes the technique of satire to capitalize on common misconceptions made by people who presumably have no prior knowledge or firsthand experience in being a recipient of government assistance programs