Kayla

2/7/14 While reading the passage about language critizing homosexal content in Hip-Hop culture, I could do nothing but agree with the situation. I do admit that sometimes song __writers__ don't realize that some vocabulary in their lyrics can be harmful to others listening. Some song lyrics are just in the song for the fun of it, not for the actual meaning behind it. Some songs don't use those words in an insulting matter, but in a correct, true matter. Such as "Same Love" by Macklemore. His song should not impact the listener in a negative way at all. Even though those songs may seem insulting, they should still be able to write a song just as good without anyone feeling aimed at towards their sexuality.
 * Homosexual Content In Hip- Hop Music **

2/24/14 While reading the articles in which were provided for me, I realized that so many people are under pressure to fit in with the popular crowd. In 'A Line Between Sweet and Skimpy", you hear from a father of an eight year old daughter, who feels as if the way she dresses is absurd. Due to responses, experts believe she is just going through a phase, due to trying to feel better about the way she looks compared to her peers. In the other article, you read about how Avenger shirts are telling guys to be a hero, while telling girls to claim that they need one. This is possibly another way to show off to the opposite gender in a sexually matter. It also attempts to show that girls cannot take care of themselves due to the shirt saying they need a hero.
 * Poor Clothing Choices?**

We need to understand that they are many other ways to look nice without showing off any sexual content.Today, many people feel the need to fit in with the sexual culture going on in our generation at this moment. So many #|younger people are looking up to their role models, to only find out they're giving off bad examples of how to dress. Some believe you need to look 'sexy' and that's all that matters. Due to all the insecurities of self image issues in the world today, many people feel as if dressing in that inappropriate matter is the way to fit in with society. Along with others feeling as if that is the only way to get the sex appeal among the opposite sex. This proves that people think others are only judging them from what they see on the outside.

2/28/14 Many celebrities today feel extremely pressured to become a great role model to humanity. So many people want to be like them, so they feel the need to act like them in all ways. People need to realize that they need to be an individual in their characteristics. However, if you are looking up to someone as a role model, you should choice the right one. Character wise, people should be listening to others who has a kind/caring attitude. Along with people who is not stuck up by all the flashing cameras/attention if famous. You want someone who puts others first before themselves. That way, you will realize what a good person is, and how to act as one.
 * The Role Models for Society Today**

5/12/14 Last week, my group and I had to #|complete a project where we took an imaginary person, and pretended as if he was running for mayor. We made a campaign, a speech, invitations, everything a future mayor would make #|to win. While reading the speech, I realized that the writer of it has included some propaganda techniques. The main propaganda focus we considered was "plain folk". We made sure we stated that he was a father, and grandfather just like many other citizens. We wanted him to represent that he was like everyone else.
 * Reves Stodgers For Mayor Project**

While I look back on this project, I could only remember how challenging it was, along with being unsure of the concept at the beginning. The most challenging part was trying to figure out the guidelines, since we didn't have many instructions to follow starting off. It required a lot of our own input, not to mention much freedom to the point of confusion. We had to make up our own campaign without any help, causing stress of insecurity towards if it was correct or not. The easiest part of the project in my opinion, was making a newspaper. I enjoyed making it due to already having the information I needed to include in mind. If I had to choose to do something differently. I would of attempted to make a video for our campaign instead of a speech. I would also attempt to add as much humor into it as possible, since it tends to draw more people's attention drastically. For the future project, I would recommend giving the idea of letting people give props out. (Such as badges, pins, flyers, etc.)

There are many techniques that I've learned from this project that may help me in future classes. I learned how to use better public speaking skills, along with putting more emotion to fit the theme. If we are in need to present another speech in anymore classes to come, I'll be more knowledgeable in that subject, and hopefully present with much more confidence. When it comes to this class, I can know use all the information I learned incase we have another project that includes speaking, debating, and propaganda. This project has also giving me many skills I can take with me into the future world. When It comes to presenting something for work, along with debating skills in which can come in handy for future references.