Megastar Lady Gaga has recently announced that she has struggled with anorexia and bulemia since the age of 15. This has shocked many of her fans because it seems to contradict her "Born This Way" attitude. However, I admire Gaga for her courage to show her true human self to society. By sharing her experience, her fans can see themselves in a more realistic manner as they recognize that no one is perfect. Lady Gaga has also launched a campaign on her website called "A Body Revolution 2013" where she shares her internal battle and encourages others to do the same. Although some critics have accused her of pulling a publicity stunt, I believe that she is making a positive contribution to society. Even if her intentions are to draw attention to herself, the result is that young women feel as though they can reveal their true identities. Society will thank you for this, Lady Gaga!

I had never considered the irony of it before, but this quote is so true. Why is society concerned with unfair advantages in sports but not in everyday life? Many men feel as though superathletes have no place in society because their image is unattainable. In my opinion, the exact same argument can be made for women who are portrayed as flawless. This image is unattainable, and it has caused discontent among millions of women. If society wants its role models in sports to be more 'real', society should strive to have all of its role models look and act like the average human.

I have been reflecting upon Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein and
how it relates to problems in society today. Many times, our first impression of
someone depends solely on his or her physical appearance, and we become closed
minded without even realizing it. Society has predetermined expectations of how
we should look, and when someone doesn’t fit the criteria, they are often
ostracized. This is what happened to Frankenstein’s monster; he was completely
rejected by both society and his creator because of his looks. In
underprivileged areas of the world, impoverished families often can’t afford
shoes for their children. These kids are considered different to those who are
more fortunate, and sometimes feel left out. Tom’s helps provide clothing and
footwear to these kids so that they don’t have to feel different. By promoting
Tom’s shoes, we also promote equality and treating people with dignity despite
physical appearances.