Ellen DeGeneres

communicate to lesbians, gay, bisexuals, and transgenders teens around the world that the struggles they are facing now are only temporary. Many famous figures, organizations, activists, and politicians are apart of the project. Celebrities include Ellen Degeneres, Jane Lynch, Adam Lambert, Barack Obama and many others. Large organizations such as Google, Facebook, Pixar and more are all involved in the project as well. There is a video series on Youtube directed at those facing sexual…

Imagine being in high school at the age of sixteen. You have the choice of dropping out of high school legally at this age. Would you drop out of high school at this age? The drop-out rates in the United States is a well-known problem when it comes to teens. In the society, high school students, at age sixteen, are legally allowed to dropout. However, a few people argue that the age sixteen is too young for a student to dropout and dropping their education altogether. In this situation, everyone…

Stereotypical Depictions of Sexuality to Reinforce Sexual Identity The use of stereotypes has been a way to simplify our way of thinking within the world socially. Stereotypes are formed when we generalize one idea to a whole group. Each social categorization has associations that we use in interaction. We make these assumptions of a people assigning a defined set of characteristics to the group. The stereotypes we use often create huge misunderstandings about a subject. Stereotyping blinds one…

 Justin Bieber’s life has been like a rollercoaster. There have been times where he was at the highest of the high and not having a care in the world because his life was full of good things and great people. There have also been times where he was at the lowest of the low and been arrested for doing stupid things that he regrets.  He came from a broken home which is relatable to my life because his dad left his mum when he was only a small child and my dad left when I was 3 months old. …

audience with you, always waiting for the next gem. Their attention will be to you and your message.” Holt makes his audience laugh when he quotes other philosophers so he must know his audience very well because his jokes effective. Just like in Ellen DeGeneres speech, humor really helped the speaker connect with the audience. His humor really helped make his speech interesting and engaging. However, he assumes a funny thought that God might have. Jim Holt said that God could have asked…

purchase the product. One of the constant sources of advertising is the cosmetic industry. COVERGIRL is one of the biggest cosmetic companies in today’s industry. They are known for using famous personalities to promote their products—such as Ellen Degeneres, Sofia Vergara, Drew Barrymore, and many more. In this particular advertisement, the company is promoting a make-up foundation, which features Taylor Swift in a very natural/ light make up, with a phrase stating, “a breath of fresh air!…

If you were to tell someone that you are going vegan ten years ago they would think you were crazy. People were not educated on what being vegan is like. According to The Vegan Society “Veganism is a way of living which seeks to exclude, as far as is possible and practicable, all forms of exploitation of, and cruelty to, animals for food, clothing or any other purpose.” Just in the past five years being vegan has become more popular. Social media plays a big part on spreading the awareness…

Introduction to the LGBTQ+ Community I have been a part of the LGBTQ+ community since my junior year of high school, and I can say that the people in this community are some of the strongest, toughest, and most pride-filled people there is. LGBTQ+ stands for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer, and any other identities that have yet to be broadly publicized, including Asexuality, and Intersex people (Weinberg). These groups are very tight-knit, both amongst their intersections and in…

The Merriam-Webster Online Dictionary defines ‘Panem et Circenses’ as the provision of the means of life and recreation by government to appease discontent. This political tactic can be dated all the way back to when the ideas of government and how it should run first started to form. The emperor of Ancient Rome, Julius Caesar, provided the general public with a constant stream of entertainment of all varieties to keep the people peaceful and content with authority. This kept the people of Rome…

academics and true contentment in personal life can be achieved simultaneously. Physical activity, mental challenge, and a healthy diet all play a key role in a successful college career and life. The successful businesswoman and TV personality Ellen DeGeneres once stated, “...life is about balance. The good and the bad. The highs and the lows. The pina and the colada”. I believe that with the right balance of work and pleasure, a healthy diet to enhance life, and the right extracurricular…