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What did Michelle Obama achieve during her time as First Lady? How did she use her newfound power to make a positive impact? Michelle Obama knew better than to try to meddle in political matters as First Lady. However, her position as First Lady gave her the publicity and resources to run campaigns to try to help children and military families. Keep reading for more on Michelle Obama’s accomplishments as First Lady.
Do you ever struggle with feelings of unworthiness? Do you feel like you’ll never be “good enough”? Where do these painful feelings stem from? In today’s society, almost everybody struggles with feeing unworthy. This feeling stems from many sources and can lead to self-destructive behaviors and coping mechanisms. However, by trying to hide the pain, we’re often making it worse. Keep reading to learn about the roots and dangers of feeling unworthy.
Are you looking for So You Want to Talk About Race discussion questions? What are some of the key themes and ideas to discuss? In So You Want to Talk About Race, Ijeoma Oluo offers a handbook on how to have intelligent, productive, empathic conversations about race. The following So You Want to Talk About Race discussion questions will help you reflect on the key issues discussed in the book and examine them in the context of your own life. Here are some So You Want to Talk About Race discussion questions and exercises that tackle some of the book’s
Why is it important to try to read without bias? How can you get past the unsympathetic qualities of a book and learn from their messages? When reading literature, it can be easy to judge the book based off preconceived notions. If you read this way, then you will miss the important messages in the book. You should try to read literature as they were intended to be read. Continue on to learn more about reading literature with an open mind.
What kind of discrimination did Michelle Obama face at Princeton University? How did her brother play a part in her college experience? When Michelle Obama entered Princeton, less than 9% of students in her class were Black and most were male. She even had an experience where her roommate moved out because her mother didn’t want her rooming with a Black girl. Despite all of that, Michelle thrived. Keep reading to learn more about Michelle Obama’s Princeton years.
What makes it so hard to resolve matters concerning immigration? What immigration debates are currently on the global agenda? Immigration is difficult to resolve because it is nuanced—both sides have legitimate arguments. Difficult as it may be, each nation’s ability to reach an agreement on the pertinent immigration debates will be a major indicator of its potential to come together to address the looming challenges of the 21st century. Read about the key immigration debates of the 21st century.
What is post-truth? And when exactly did we transition to the post-truth era? The phenomenon of post-truth has a long history, but there isn’t really an accepted definition of the term. So, what exactly is post-truth? Essentially, it refers to a political phenomenon where political issues are framed in such a way so as to appeal to people’s emotions. According to Yuval Harari, people have always lived in the era of post-truth. Keep reading for the answer to the question “what is post-truth?”
Why did the media start focusing on Michelle Obama’s clothes during Barack’s presidency? How did Michelle use this to her advantage? While Barack could show up every day in the same suit, the media wouldn’t stop commenting on what Michelle was wearing. Michelle decided to use this to bring attention to social issues and to promote women of color in fashion. Keep reading to learn more about how Michelle Obama used her clothes to make a social statement.
What is secularism? What do people in a secular society think of morality? Secularism is the principle of separation of civic and political affairs from religious institutions. In a secular society, human affairs are conducted based on naturalistic considerations, but that doesn’t mean that there is no morality. In secularism, morality is considered to be a common human trait, regardless of faith or religious background. Keep reading to learn about morality in a secular society.
What is the problem with the modern education system? Do modern schools give children the right training to equip them for the job market of the future? The education that children today receive will determine how well-equipped they’re not only to navigate but also to shape the future. However, the modern education system isn’t fit to prepare children for the 21st century as it is designed to prepare them for a job market that’s becoming obsolete. Here is why the modern education system is failing us and what we can do about it.