I agree with Emerson's statement. Being yourself in a society where others try to copy is a huge breakthrough. Not everyone can be bold or self confident enough to step out as their true selves. Emerson is stating that people should break the status quo of following others, not trail behind everyone else.
An example that relates to Emerson's statement is the community of women. Women constantly look up to female celebrities and social media for inspiration. A constant reminder of this would be the following: "I wish I could look like her." or "I want to be her so bad." There is nothing wrong with having a famous figure as your role model or muse, but only to a certain extent. Females, black or white, should recognize the beauty within themselves …show more content…
For decades, this community alone has faced a heap of hate and ridicule. They, too, deserve the chance to be who they truly are, not what social media tells them to be. Famous people such as Lady Gaga and Laverne Cox are constant reminders that no matter what your sexual orientation is, you can always reflect who you really are and still be successful in life.
A third example correlating to Emerson's statement would minorities. For centuries, people of color have struggled through trials and tribulations to gain equal rights. African Americans, Latinos, and people of other minor races have managed to strive for the greatest accomplishments possible, ranging from George Washington Carver to Cesar Chavez to Simone Biles. Being yourself and identifying as a minority in America has a powerful impact on Emerson's statement.
A fourth and final example of self confidence within oneself is the disabled and mentally challenged community. Overall, this community of people in particular possess a big light within them. Their optimism and tirelessness to survive in a cruel world proves not only are they soldiers, but they are the true epitome of being yourself. With the likes of Stephen Hawking and countless other disabled people leading the way, displaying who you are with a minor setback may not prove to be so bad after
An example that relates to Emerson's statement is the community of women. Women constantly look up to female celebrities and social media for inspiration. A constant reminder of this would be the following: "I wish I could look like her." or "I want to be her so bad." There is nothing wrong with having a famous figure as your role model or muse, but only to a certain extent. Females, black or white, should recognize the beauty within themselves …show more content…
For decades, this community alone has faced a heap of hate and ridicule. They, too, deserve the chance to be who they truly are, not what social media tells them to be. Famous people such as Lady Gaga and Laverne Cox are constant reminders that no matter what your sexual orientation is, you can always reflect who you really are and still be successful in life.
A third example correlating to Emerson's statement would minorities. For centuries, people of color have struggled through trials and tribulations to gain equal rights. African Americans, Latinos, and people of other minor races have managed to strive for the greatest accomplishments possible, ranging from George Washington Carver to Cesar Chavez to Simone Biles. Being yourself and identifying as a minority in America has a powerful impact on Emerson's statement.
A fourth and final example of self confidence within oneself is the disabled and mentally challenged community. Overall, this community of people in particular possess a big light within them. Their optimism and tirelessness to survive in a cruel world proves not only are they soldiers, but they are the true epitome of being yourself. With the likes of Stephen Hawking and countless other disabled people leading the way, displaying who you are with a minor setback may not prove to be so bad after