Kim Kardashian

Kylie Jenner received lip augmentation in 2014 to plump her naturally thin lips, and in 2015 lip augmentation procedures jumped up 5%. Her sister Kim Kardashian was the inspiration for 45% of bottom-enhancing procedures in 2014, following by the release of her Paper magazine cover that exposed her enlarged backside (Cohen n.p.). It may be argued the Kardashians realm only affects their specific following, but it’s actually much larger than that. In fact, 82% of surgeons report celebrities played…

individuals can form a ‘guide’ on how to act in the future. Social learning theory also takes human cognition into consideration when forming the basis of their assumptions (Severin & Tankard, 2001). Losh (2015) found that many celebrities such as Kim Kardashian and Beyoncé, have influenced the microcelebrity selfie genre on Instagram. Applied under social learning theory, the behaviour of these celebrities have been observed by their numerous followers and as a result their behaviour has been…

in this world, but as many as there are people and those types of perfection, fits every person with the way they are. Ariana Grande is not the only perfection, neither is Nicki Minaj, Taylor Swift, Demi Lovato, Lana Del Ray, Kesha, Katy Perry, Kim Kardashian, Avril Levigne, Meghan Trainor, Meghan Fox, or anyone else! Just because celebrities are more well known with the public, that does not place them in any higher title than you! If everyone was on TV, there 'd be no such thing as…

emerged called “vocal fry”. It is characterized by a compression of the vocal cords, reducing the airflow through the larynx and the frequency of vibrations, causing speech to sound rattled or "creaky." It can be observed in Zooey Deschanel, Kim Kardashian, and Britney Spears, as well as in college-aged women across the country. NPR’s Bob Garfield called this phenomenon “annoying”, “vulgar”, and “repulsive”. This attitude toward vocal fry can be seen frequently, especially in the older…

The Census Bureau acknowledged same sex marriages and their ability to adopt. In the Obergefell v Hodges trial, the Supreme Court ruled that all states must issue a marriage license to same sex couples. Before this verdict, same sex couples were left out of the benefits that heterosexual couples had. For example, same sex couples weren’t able to adopt. In the story “ We Found Our Son In The Subway” the writer describes how he and his boyfriend found an abandoned brown baby in the…

Body image has changed throughout the years. The thought of having to have this perfect body has grown. Body image is an issue in today’s society especially through the media outlets. What is body image? Body image is what one sees about themselves. What he/she imagines their appearance to be. This could include their weight or height. Most importantly it is how one feels about themselves. Do they feel happy with what they see? Maybe they feel sad with they see. Roughly 91 percent of women are…

Teens and Internet Moral Panics Technology has become an essential part of the everyday lives of people. Social media sites, such as Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram are becoming a popular trend and young teenagers are introduced to a world of interaction through technology. However, many parents have become wary of the effects social media has on their children’s behavior. Teenagers are susceptible to various types of content portrayed through social media. To many parent’s social media sites…

“All the Syrian people are living a nightmare, they can’t escape it. They had lives before and now they don’t.” – Maher, a Syrian refugee in Europe (Yassin-Kassab & Al-Shami, 2016, p. 147) This quote hit home with me while I was reading Chapter 7 “Dispossession and Exile” and Chapter 8 “Culture Revolutionized” in Burning Country by Robin Yassin-Kassab and Leila Al-Shami. Both chapters focused on the Syrian refugee crisis emerging from the constant protests and feuding stemming from the Syrian…

Nicki Minaj’s Anaconda (music video) has taken on a controversial imagery due to social media and networking. The music video not only provokes ideas, but it genders performance in today’s society. The music video, along with the lyrics contains strong symbolism of sexualization of men and women (2014). ‘Anaconda’ perception of female power and sexual dominance, which primarily focuses on Minaj’s body image, this presents how women are look at in popular culture. Nicki Minaj presents heavily…

A certain fixation on the riches of life and the benefits of such immense wealth has slowly morphed into a deep idolization and envy of those who leave no desire unfurnished. Social perks come bountifully to those who were born into their wealth and are earned by the nouveau-riche who strike gold through chance and luck. However, society becomes demoralized and hyper-materialized with the prospect of high rank and nobility that accompanies wealth. Though nearly a century apart, the moral and…