Racial and Gender Stereotypes
. Gender, racism and social class continue to be significant concerns in the life of an American. Continuously, these aspects have been used to define power in others and deprive the same of other citizens.it has always led to marginalization and oppression of a black female. When the female gender is considered, the question of whether whites arise and when black people are considered the gender question arises. Gender and racial discrimination did not spare the first black American first lady, Michelle Obama (Obama 409). She was perceived as an unpatriotic, stereotypical, and angry black woman. However, amidst all these challenges, Michelle Obama is today more famous than the former president himself.
Michelle Obama created a strategic public persona that countered the tainted image of a black American woman, particularly concerning her body, her role as a mother, and her family speculations (Obama 410). Michelle reflects that every dream is achievable through hard work and perseverance and that family and motherhood are critical in redefining an American black woman. Michelle consistently portrays a black American female as an identity for American motherhood and nationality. She validates motherhood as a career for civic development. She shows and demonstrates that women should struggle and sacrifice to build for their children’s future. As a result, positive change will be experienced. She also identifies with strong family virtues that made her withstand the constant sexual and racist violations. Michelle addresses that it is imperative to have self –confidence and work ethic in times of adversity. Challenges are inevitable in the progress of every person. She addresses how her resilience and the power to ignore some of the insults meant to cut you out are what made her move past the insults and discrimination gestures.
References
Obama, M. (2018). Becoming. Random House Large Print.