...and it had the biggest success out of all the Toy Story films. Now it is listed as the highest grossing film which has ever been made. In this essay, there will be a discussion of all the components which make up the video clip and its consequential factors. The beginning of clip starts with Ken’s monologue about his following dating advice. His raised arm forwards to the camera shows that he wants to be a leader and that he wants to dominate in his story. “But an open palm facing upwards or away from his body indicates honestly and openness” (M. Boyanova, 2002 – 2007). This means that what he is going to say is paramount for him and he wants the audience to pay attention what he is saying. Later in the clip, Barbie is asking Ken out, but then Ken replies “NO” in an assertive manner, showing that he is a womanizer and that every girl who asks him out will always get denied. According to J. Berger (1972), women are depicted in a very different way from men – not because femininity is different from masculinity - but because the ‘ideal’ spectator is always assumed to be male and the image of the woman is designed to flatter him. But after few seconds he changes his mind and he accepts her offer showing that he is saying one thing, but is thinking differently. His loud voice shows that he is self-confident in what he is saying and he wants the audience to believe that he is assured. He represents himself in an arrogant light. This can be seen through his behaviour towards Barbie...
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...details, along with expectations, begin to shape their role in society. “Barbie Q” by Sandra Cisneros is a perfect example of societal expectations. In this short story Cisneros introduces two young girls who are playing with their Barbie dolls. The girls go into great detail when describing their dolls and the outfits the dolls are wearing. One can conclude that the girls are poor when the main character tells the reader that they only have one outfit for their dolls. They even had to make a dress from a sock because they could not afford other outfits. This is further illustrated when the girls begin describing how they will play with the dolls. Everyday the two girls play out the same story with the two Barbies fighting over an invisible Ken doll. One day when walking through a market, the young girls discover a set of dolls that have been damaged by a fire in the toy warehouse. Although the dolls are not clean and still smell of smoke, the girls do not mind. As long as they can dress their Barbies with the outfits and continue to play...
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...Assignment I remember having trunks full of Barbies and playing with them when I was a little girl. My Barbies had all different careers and were of different races. My mom even convinced my older cousin to give me her MC Hammer doll. Being of mixed race, my mother wanted me to understand diversity through my dolls. The different skin tones that Barbie had, reflected the diversity I saw in my friends growing up. So for that I think Barbie had a pretty good influence on me. When I five years old, I was rewarded for being good at the doctor’s with a new Barbie. I was so excited because all of my friends had one already. I loved playing with my new found friend, but soon wanted more. After two more successful visits to the doctor’s, Ken and several others helped me to start quite a collection. These dolls were not only toys to me, but an extended family. I spent countless hours with them every day for years. They had a permanent home against my bedroom wall that stretched 5ft long. The monstrous house consisted of four beds, complete with linens and pillows that my mother had made. The kitchen was furnished of dishes, pots, pans, and an array of “food”. The living room had a TV that I made from an old cardboard jewelry box that I drew on and mini magazines. When I was seven, for Christmas my grandma bought me a baby blue Barbie Corvette and it still sits up on a shelf in my parent’s garage. One reason why I want them to keep it is because I think it has some monetary...
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...Image: Cultures Idolizing the Female Form A Comparison and Contrast of the Barbie Doll and Venus de Willendorf Image: Cultures Idolizing the Female Form A Comparison and Contrast of the Barbie Doll and Venus de Willendorf The fact that cultures have idolized the female form in our modern era is not a new concept. Beauty in modern times has been held to the highest standard, but where and why did we get our ideal of beauty? Culture plays a large in role in how beauty is defined, and this is very clear when it pertains to the culture behind both the Venus de Willendorf and the more modern Barbie doll. Clearly, idolizing the female form is an ideal that has existed since the very first centuries that humans walked the earth. Taking a look at the two different cultures that idolize the female form may give us a little bit of insight into the similarities and differences there were between two different society’s composed of very similar beings. The statuette Venus de Willendorf was first discovered in Austria in 1908 by the archaeologist Josef Szombathy. This is the earliest image of a human being known to exist, thought to have been created during the Paleolithic era some 25,000 years ago (Witcombe)! The climate in the region that the statuette was discovered was probably an ice covered land, and therefore, her voluptuous image probably portrays a desire for food and to survive. Humans will always have one thing in common: survival. Whether it is a work of art portraying...
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...Leadership and Management Paper Ken Chapman LDR/300 March 9, 2015 Dave Guggisberg Leadership and Management Paper According to vocabulary.com, “a leader is the one in the charge, the person who convinces other people to follow. A great leader inspires confidence in other people and moves them to action.” Former Arizona Governor Jan Brewer was indeed a great leader. Not only did she inspire the people of Arizona to stand up for their rights, she inspired these same people by fighting for their rights herself. Leader, Manager or Both Former Governor of Arizona, Jan Brewer, became governor in 2009. At that time she was Arizona’s Secretary of State. When Former Governor Napolitano resigned Former Governor Brewer took on the role. That was on January 20, 2009. In 2010 Brew was then elected to her full term as Governor of Arizona. She remained Governor until 2015, when her term limits were up. Former Governor was both a leader and manager. As a leader she sought many changes in Arizona law, as well as, challenged new laws. As a manager she had to make some very unpopular decisions, based on the law. She had to do what was right, no matter how the people felt about it. As a leader and a manager she had to make the right decisions for Arizona based on law, as well as, making sure that she did what was right for the people of Arizona. Leadership Roles and Functions In her role as leader of Arizona, Governor Brewer had to fight different...
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...Ms. Latasha Keith HUMN401-1305B-01: Literature and Film Professor Bonnie Ronson January 19, 2014 Unit 2 Individual Project – Canonical Classics of Literature Section 1- Introduction Ken Kesey’s novel “One Flew over the Cuckoo’s Nest” is set at an Oregon asylum in the 1950s (NovelGuide.com). The book is a study in the institutional process of the human mind, a critique of Behaviorism and a celebration of humanistic principles while exploring themes of individuality and rebellion against socially imposed repression (NovelGuide.com; SparkNotes.com; CliffsNotes.com). These themes and ideas were the topic of discussion during the publication of this novel because the world was introduced to communism and totalitarian regimes. The novel was published in 1962 and received with immediate success (SparkNotes.com). Section 2 – Biographical Information La Junta, Colorado is the birthplace of novelist Ken Kesey. He was born in 1935 and grew up on a small farm in Oregon and Colorado with his family. He married his high school sweetheart in 1956 and they had three children together (Lone Star College). He received his bachelor’s degree from the University of Oregon where he participated in wrestling and theater in 1957 (Lone Star College; SparkNotes.com). In 1959, Kesey enrolled in a creative writing program at Stanford University, the same year where he began volunteering with the Stanford Psychology Department (CliffsNotes.com; Lone Star College). The Stanford Psychology...
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...SYNOPSIS Born in Ohio on March 19, 1986, Casey Anthony stepped into the national spotlight after the suspicious disappearance of her daughter, Caylee Anthony. As her story unfolded, many believed she was unquestionably guilty. The jury, however, felt differently. Anthony was acquitted of the murder charge, but she found herself loathed by the general public. EARLY YEARS Born on March 19, 1986, in Warren, Ohio, Casey Anthony was one of two children of Cindy Anthony and George Anthony, who worked in law enforcement. Casey was a bright, personable young girl, with friends and what many thought was an ordinary American family. However, friends say that a pattern of lying began when Casey was in high school. Cindy and George attended Casey's graduation, along with Casey's grandparents—only to discover that she was several credits short of graduating. Casey had stopped attending classes toward the end of the school year, but led her family to believe she would walk with the graduating class. When she was 19, Casey gave her family yet another shock. She had put on weight, and her parents suspected she was pregnant. Casey denied it, claiming she was a virgin. Seven months into her pregnancy, she told her parents the truth. The identity of the baby's father, however, remained a mystery. Casey pointed to different men, including her fiancé, Jesse Grund, as well as a young man she had dated previously, who had died in a car crash. On August 9, 2005, Caylee Anthony was born. A friend...
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... “Freedom is never more than one generation away from extinction. We didn't pass it to our children in the bloodstream. It must be fought for, protected, and handed on for them to do the same”-Ronald Reagan. When World War II started for the people who worshiped the Jewish religion had their freedom taken away by the Nazi regime. Some people were captured and taken to camps, others killed, others hid. For the people that hid even though it was their own choice they still had freedom taken away. They went into hiding which would be a form of rebellion in a small sense. The Nazis wanted to kill them and have all of their freedoms taken away. When in hiding they still had freedoms like a radio, special foods, and just the sense that they were away from the Nazis. Anne Frank is a well known Jew who hid during the war with her family the Franks, another family the Van Daans, and a Doctor Mr. Dussel. The hiding place was very secret and well planned out. It was a place over a business which you would least expect someone to be hiding in. It was a small area for the large group. In the first few weeks the appetite of the group was decent like normal living but as they went on they had to ration and eat rotten potatoes. It was hard to get things needed but a couple Miep Gies and Mr. Krawler who supplied them. The enclosed space and rising conflicted caused some very bad situations. The Annex itself as almost obvious because of its location. It was visible from the store front above...
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...Jan Brewer is the Republican governor appointed to the state of Arizona. She is the 22nd Governor and fourth female that has taken office since 2009. In a brief look at her history, Governor Brewer has been a gladiator for the state so to speak. She tends to be one of the few willing to take a stance against the government and does not readily back down. However one of her recent stances this time takes side with the federal government. This support is in regards to Medicaid. Medicaid is a federal system of health insurance for those in need of financial aid. Due to Obamacare Medicaid will face an overhaul of expansion. Jan Brewer is making strides to expand Medicaid within Arizona and is one of the first to come up with a proposal on how to do so. The present healthcare of this country has to start with reform within the different states. Each state has a different way to go about it but ultimately the goal is to be in a positive direction when it comes to healthcare. Access to healthcare is a nationally debated topic. There are differing opinions as to what and how exactly healthcare reform should go about. Some focus on the cost and others focus on the access of it. The general consensus is that the access and cost of health care can afford a makeover so to speak. Although cost is important the first thing that needs to be focused on is access. Federal programs such as Medicaid and Medicare are established to help in the area of access. They have varying eligibility requirements...
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...“The National Party Election victory was down to their policy of Apartheid.” – How far do you agree with this statement? Critically, this statement can be deemed as true to a great degree because the clear-cut, appealing Apartheid policy that Malan and the National Party stood for was the rallying point for the party to base all their arguments on. Equally, it is evident that other subsequent reasons such as the weaknesses of the United Party’s manifesto and previous existence in government – as well as the National Party’s effective ability to highlight this –were ultimately highly influential in giving rise to the victory of the National Party. As put by Dan O’Meara in his works from 1996, the election can be seen as “not won by the National Party, but lost by the government”. Following, are the reasons that stay true to the statement and also differing reasons which hold valuable placement on why the National Party victory occurred in 1948. Primarily, the National Party’s policy of Apartheid was so effective because it appealed to the electorate. The voting populace of South Africa came from a high majority of white Afrikaners - with the only “coloured” voters coming from the wealthy Black Cape Province - which made up 25% of the country’s population in total. Therefore, the policies of Apartheid which promised racial segregation and offered protection and comfort for the white workers who were beginning to feel their job security was in jeopardy after the war provided...
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...to discourage and deter any illegal entry into the country. (S. 1070). The intent of this bill seems to provide an answer to the question of how to secure the border. However, further examining the enforcement of this bill will show how this is a controversial and unconstitutional bill. Body SB1070 reads, “A LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER, WITHOUT A WARRANT, MAY ARREST A PERSON IF THE OFFICER HAS PROBABLE CAUSE TO BELIEVE THAT THE PERSON HAS COMMITTED ANY PUBLIC OFFENSE THAT MAKES THE PERSON REMOVABLE FROM THE UNITED STATES” (S. 1070). The key phrase is probable cause. In simpler English, enforcement of this bill allows an officer to profile someone by the color of their skin, accent, or any trait similar to that of an alien. Arizona Governor Jan Brewer calls the affirmation of this bill a victory for “law and order” (Costantini). She believes the bill helps identify and remove illegal immigrants. Petra Falcone, a fourth generation Mexican-American living in Arizona feels threatened by SB1070 stating, “Anybody of color would be subject to increased profiling under the law, and I just think that's unjust," Falcón said. "For myself, for my children, and my grandchildren, I'm worried” (Costantini)....
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...Belonging is a natural human need which can be seen through Shakespeare’s As You Like It and Tim Winton’s Neighbours. Both texts explore how perceptions of belonging and not belonging can be influenced by one’s connection to place. This idea is conveyed through changes in place and how the changes can develop a sense of belonging or non-belonging. Setting is used by both texts to convey how the significance of a change in place can affect belonging. In As You Like It Shakespeare juxtaposes the harshness of court life to the freedom of the untainted Forest of Arden. In Act one Scene one Orlando is placed in the orchard outside the house away from everyone portraying his alienation from his brother and household. Shakespeare uses animal imagery to emphasise Orlando’s outsider status through the lines “His horses are bred better” highlighting Orlando’s alienation. Adam, a servant of the family, also feels disconnected from the house as Oliver treats him with disrespect shown through animal imagery - “old dog” which illustrates how Adam’s disconnection to place is affecting his relationship with Oliver. This is then juxtaposed to the Forest of Arden which explores how the country fosters and teaches belonging as it is unrestricted by social constraints allowing relationships to foster. “Are not these woods more free from peril than the envious court” is Shakespeare expressing through the personification of the “envious court” that the forest is a positive place compared to the...
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...Instruction: 1. This is a GROUP assignment. 2. This assignment carries 20% of the coursework assessment. 3. Answer all of the following questions. Students are encouraged to refer to related journals/publications apart from the text books. 4. Any extract from others (various sources) without proper citation would be constitutes as PLAGIARISM. Question Guideliness Your assignment is to compile a report describing the places in the Ampang Point neighborhood and why these places are connected with your current lifestyle. I suggest you list out all your regular eating outlets, bank, amenities, LRT & Bus stop, recreational facilities, meeting hangouts with friends plus whatever shops those are of service to you. Take pictures to help you describe the shops or place. Use explanatory notes to tell you are connected with the pictures. Short and clear notes are most helpful. A sketch map showing the location of these places in relation with the College and you Hostel/home would enhance reader’s understanding. Please bear in mind the reader have no knowledge of the Ampang Point area and is relying entirely on your assignment to develop an idea of how the place is and in what manner it has impacted your new lifestyle here in KL. For KL students your assignment would serve as a guide to your family and friends to know what Ampang Point area has to offer. Essentially, your assignment is a form of communication by way of words, pictures, sketch and drawings...
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...Caylee’s Law Abstract This report is written as a case study to inform the reader of Caylee’s Law. This law was writing up after a high profile case of a Florida women and the disappearance and murder of her daughter. Casey Anthony gave birth to a beautiful little girl named Caylee Marie Anthony in 2005. Caylee was only two years old at the time of her disappearance and the last person to see her alive was her mother. It wasn’t until a month later that the grandmother, Cindy, informed the police of the missing child. The grandparents became alarmed when George Anthony picked up Casey Anthony’s car at a tow yard and it smelled like there had been a dead bod in the truck. The mother was charged with the murder of the child but was acquitted of the charges months later. Casey Anthony was, however, found guilty and sentenced to four years in jail for lying to law enforcement. People became outraged at the verdict and to prevent this from happening to another child they petitioned for a law that makes it a felony for the parent or the guardian not to report their child missing or dead. Caylee’s Law Casey Anthony, a high school dropout, became pregnant at the age of nineteen. She gave birth to a daughter named Caylee Marie Anthony on August 9, 2005. Caylee lived with her mother and grandparents, Cindy and George in Orlando Florida. The identity of the baby's father, however, remained a mystery. Casey pointed to different men, including her fiancé, Jesse Grund, as well as a...
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...Courage is a word to describe a brave person, and can also describe Anne Frank perfectly. Today, in our generation, many people live negative lives, but Anne Frank was not one of those people. Anne Frank was a Jewish teenager at the times of the Holocaust, and although she was sent to a concentration camp at the age of 15, she was exceedingly positive and always tried to find the best in everyone. Prior to, Anne, her friends and family needed to stay in a crunched, secluded annex in an attempt not to be caught. Their lives were quite difficult, and they were required to be as silent as possible in their hiding spot during many hours of the day. To make it all better, no one could use the bathroom in a certain time period. Her character could be noticed through her speech, actions, and interaction with others. One of Anne’s well known quotes, “In spite of everything, I still believe that people are really good at heart,” shows that she was an accepting person. Anne liked to believe that no one was distasteful, and maybe they had some of the same or similar problems she has. Through it all, Anne became a widely known inspiration for many as a result of this specific quote. Throughout the course of the play, The Diary of Anne Frank, many quotes come from Anne, representing her view on life. Anne knew about the traits she possessed and thought there were other people out there like her. She pleaded to her father on page 313, line 2263, “I have a nicer side… But I’m scared to show...
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