In the past and present the world has had many political figures that are either famous for their success or their cruelty. Their success and actions comes from their level of empathy. According to Merriam-Webster empathy is the ability to understand, be sensitive to, and experience the feelings of another. In looking for the level of empathy among the leaders I researched their upbringing, life circumstances/experiences, and health come in to play when developing empathy. It is debated whether or not a political figure needs a higher level of empathy or not. They are required to make important decisions for their people, which would require either logical or empathetic thinking. Together, the findings show that the early development of a person strongly influences the decisions they make later in life. Early development can determine whether a person will be good or evil. Throughout my research it is clear who is good and who is evil, depending on their level of empathy.
Levels of Empathy among Political Figures:
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Barack Obama is the first African American president for the United States and is known for his “change” slogan. Obama was born on August 4, 1961, in Honolulu, Hawaii. When Barack was 4 years old, his mother, Ann Dunham married Lolo Soetoro. Her husband was from Indonesia and studied at the University of Hawaii. When Barack was 5, his family moved to Indonesia. Due to circumstances in Indonesia, Dunham deemed it to be an unsafe place to live. When Barack was 10 years old, he was sent back to live with his grandparents in Hawaii. Though he did not grow up with his biological father, he had a nurturing and supportive family. In 1992, Barack Obama married Michelle Robinson, who he met at law school. They have two children, Sasha and Malia. Obamas family has been referred to as “family goals” due to their dynamic and relatability to
Levels of Empathy among Political Figures:
Cause and Effects Numerous …show more content…
Barack Obama is the first African American president for the United States and is known for his “change” slogan. Obama was born on August 4, 1961, in Honolulu, Hawaii. When Barack was 4 years old, his mother, Ann Dunham married Lolo Soetoro. Her husband was from Indonesia and studied at the University of Hawaii. When Barack was 5, his family moved to Indonesia. Due to circumstances in Indonesia, Dunham deemed it to be an unsafe place to live. When Barack was 10 years old, he was sent back to live with his grandparents in Hawaii. Though he did not grow up with his biological father, he had a nurturing and supportive family. In 1992, Barack Obama married Michelle Robinson, who he met at law school. They have two children, Sasha and Malia. Obamas family has been referred to as “family goals” due to their dynamic and relatability to