Dance Moms The media that I chose to watch was Dance moms which was aired on television on the network Lifetime from 2011-2019 produced by Collin Avenue Productions. This show is about a dance teacher who goes by the name of Abby Lee Miller, who goes around the world to different dance competitions with her selective team of six girls that range from the ages of five to twelve, along with their moms. Dance moms mainly revolve around the different relationships the young female dancers, and their mother have with their dance instructor Abby Lee Miller. I have watched this show since I was young and I have always been in awe, because of the children and I could somewhat relate to them going to an extracurricular activity and performing for the …show more content…
Going off of that, even though the show is about dance, it mainly focuses on the mothers and the internal conflicts they have with Abby, which takes away from the artistry and skill involved in the girls dancing. I feel as if this dismisses the talent and hard work the girls put into their dances. This reduces them to pawns in their mother Abby’s quest for recognition and fame. According to LibreTexts “the term “cultural lag” refers to the fact that culture takes time to catch up with technological innovations, resulting in social problems”. With dance moms there isn't cultural lag, however there it is more about the extended existing cultural normalities and stereotypes of the use of women and young girls. It capitalizes on the shock factor, drama, and gender dynamics, and doesn’t really bring in any new innovations that would reveal any social problems. In all, the show Dance Moms serves as a typical example of Reelection Hypothesis by showing and reinforcing gender stereotypes and societal values. It also contributes to symbolic annihilation by downplaying the talent of these young girl dancers, and failing to show us a meaningful representation of the people who were on the show from different
In “Toddlers In Tiaras” Skip Hollandsworth purpose is to get readers to understand Pageants are fun but can also be dangerous many predators attend them to seek out their next victim. Pageants can be very overwhelming and sometimes affects the participants in the long run. His exigency is the unknowing exploitation of little girls who are decorated with makeup, fancy clothes, and extensions added to their hair and the death of JonBenet Ramsey was taken serious but is believed to be a consequence of being in a pageant. “We love the beautiful dresses and the big hairstyles. We love the bling and makeup. We love our girls showing lots and lots of style, and we love seeing them sparkle”(Annette Hill). In the article Skip is speaking to many types of audiences.
Ulrich had a well explanation for her slogan on "well-behaved women." She supports her slogan by bringing up certain women stereotypes that have been going on throughout history. She uses these stereotypes to explain how certain people view on women.
In the passionate article, “The Digital Parent Trap” by the renowned Eliana Dockterman, the author convincingly portrays that there are benefits to early exposure to technology and that this viewpoint needs to be more pervasive or else there would be a severe problem with broad consequences. The author effectively and concisely builds the argument by using a variety of persuasive and argumentative rhetorical techniques including but not limited to the usage of ethos, evidence, and pathos.
At one point Ellen DeGeneres got kicked off of a talk show, but it wasn’t for her performance, it was because she came out as lesbian and the talk show did not accept that. But instead of giving up, Ellen decided to take her career in her own hands by doing that she raised to fame years later. But how did she come from being at rock bottom to an inspiration to so many? It was a journey but in order to inspire, Ellen persuaded the audience to stay true to themselves by using pathos and ethos.
My favorite show is Dance Moms.The dance teams instructor is very strict but a good teacher.The team has two different studios in Pittsburgh and in Los Angeles. It is interesting to watch the girls grow as dancers.
It amazes me how a few decades ago can seem like a whole different world. A course of time can impact our lives more than we know it. In the article, A Day Without Feminism by Jennifer Boumgoidnei and Amy Richntds, both of these authors created this piece to inform their audience that although women have gained more rights over time, there was still more progress to be made. These authors gave many examples of how life for women had been, the obstacles they had to overcome, and the laws women had to break for equality.
In the article “The Digital Parent Trap”, written in August 2013 by Eliana Dockterman, she explains the assets of technology for young students. Dockterman uses many strategies to persuade parents of the benefits of technology. The author uses ethos, writing structure, and statistics to persuade the audience.
Unions have always been a pain in employers’ sides. From today to the 1910s, workers have tried to unionize for better conditions in their jobs. Today, people try to opt out of being in unions, avoiding the union’s dues but still reaping the rewards. That’s a long way away from what people experienced in the 1910s. During that time period, people were struggling to even be apart of a union. Some people would even risk their jobs to do it. In fact, the first worker’s strike was was during the the West Virginia Coal Wars. Coal Miners went on strike to advocate for better working conditions and better pay. At the helm was Mary Harris Jones, or Mother Jones as she was known. She fought for coal miner workers’ rights and helped them unionize by
It is safe to say that the box next to the “boring, monotone, never-ending lecture” has been checked off more than once. Without the use of rhetorical strategies, the world would be left with nothing but boring, uniform literature. This would leave readers feeling the same way one does after a bad lecture. Rhetorical devices not only open one’s imagination but also allows a reader to dig deep into a piece and come out with a better understanding of the author’s intentions. Ursula K. Le Guin’s “The Wife’s Story” is about a family that is going through a tough spot. However, though diction, imagery, pathos, and foreshadowing Guin reveals a deep truth about this family that the reader does not see coming.
When creating a comparative rhetorical analysis of two different feminist essays, we must first define the term “feminism”. According to Merriam-Webster.com, feminism is “the belief that men and women should have equal rights and opportunities”. Feminism is a also a long term social movement, one that’s been in the works since the early 1900’s. However, as any challenger to the norm might receive, the words ‘feminism’ and ‘feminist’ have gotten a bad reputation. Throughout the years, popular opinion has agreed that if you’re a feminist, you hate men, and don’t shave. It’s a very close-minded belief, and both Lindy West and Roxane Gay agree. Both authors of the essays I am comparing today, West and Gay try and convey their beliefs that feminism isn’t what you think it is. However, they do it in very different ways. Who conveyed their beliefs of feminism better and the superior argument? That is what I am going to display today.
Rita Pierson has been a child educator for over forty years, teaching junior high, elementary school, and special education. She was also a testing coordinator, an assistant principal, and a counselor, bringing a special energy into every role. Rita Pierson gives this speech to an intended audience of educators throughout the world, showing how relationships can affect a child’s academic studies. I believe Rita’s speech is appropriate for her intended audience because there are some educators out there who do not believe in relationships can alter a child’s view on education.
...someone suited for a certain dance styles such as ballet, cheerleading, and hip-hop. The difference between black and white causes issues over ideal dance styles thus, creating certain stereotypes. People make expectations on the dancing body based on the individual’s skin colour. This is clearly depicted through Sara and Britney’s character. When they moved in to a predominantly black neighbourhood, they were expected to dance certain styles of ballet and cheerleading. The racial casting and interracial partnerships have been extensive and ubiquitous for decades. Yet stereotyped and sometimes repulsive notion of race remain alive across the dance form. Instead of referring to performances as black or white, people should focus on the individual’s unique style and grace. People should think of dance technique as something separate from the dancers and their colour.
discussed the rhetorical skills in the writing styles and analysis. The main components of this learning was to be able to differentiate and understand the ethos, logos, and pathos appeals associated with the particular feeling and help develop understanding. Using the ethos, logos, and pathos appeals the writers and speakers can convince their readers to some image or understanding regarding the group or association. Every one of us is associated with different discourse communities that have different specialties and meaning. Everyone must have to learn the ways the communities interact with their members and how the communities understand a person from outside the community. Being outside from the community there is need to learn regarding
Floyd Cunningham's "Expressing Nazarene Identity" is a comprehensive exploration of the Church of the Nazarene's formation, development, and distinct characteristics. The book meticulously charts the denomination's origins, tracing its roots back to the late 19th century Holiness Movement, and outlines its growth into a global church. Cunningham delves into the theological underpinnings that define Nazarene identity, emphasizing key doctrines such as entire sanctification and the emphasis on a holy life. He also examines the church's social and cultural engagements, highlighting its commitment to education, social justice, and mission work.
...ality between males in females. They have succeeded in a lot of issues; but there is still a lot of work hat needs to be done to create a better world for women. The images we receive from the media clearly downgrade the capabilities of women by only focusing on their physical appearance. Hip-hop videos teach us that women are inferior to men, which is something many females have fought to end. The way in which women are portrayed in music videos influence the decisions we make every day. When young girls see those women dressed with provocative clothing, dancing in a seductive ways, and hear the names they are called, they create the ideology that those behaviors are acceptable. There is still a lot to do to end with the stereotypes that hip-hop videos have created, but if women unite to end this inequality and misrepresentation everything is possible.