Jessica Rodriguez Essay

In world politics, when you are asked who the most influence leaders, political leaders like Theresa May, Barack Obama or even Prince William pop to mind. Even though, they are influential leaders we fail to realize that actors, artist or even people involved in the medical field are influence leaders, such as, Gina Rodriguez. Although, Gina was born in the U. S, she has always been criticized and stereotyped for being Hispanic, such as, before leading her role in Jane the Virgin, she was offered a role in Devious Maids as a Hispanic housekeeper. But she has prohibited her identity to hinder her accomplishments. Gina has used her fame to her advantage and is rapidly bringing a voice to Hispanics and women. In the world of politics this would

As a historical figure of my assignment I chose to search on Jenni Rivera. She had a dramatic and tragically life before becoming famous. She went through being poor; living she lived in a garage in long beach, California. She was abused, a victim of domestic violence, humiliated, and cheated on as a women, . Aall because of being a young single mother. Rivera, never settled for less, she pursued her dream as a singer; of traditional Mexican music. She went to bars and night clubs to let her voice and name be known, in California. Due to her effort, strength, never giving up, and family support she became an positive influence to many women .

The case of Nancy Cruzan has become one of the landmark cases for withdrawal of artificial nutrition and hydration because of important ethical issues the case brings to light. At the time of the case, the United States Supreme Court had already established the right of an individual to refuse medical treatment. This issue therefore is not novel to the Cruzan case. Furthermore, there was not any controversy over who was the appropriate decision maker for Nancy Cruzan. The significant issue that the Cruzan case did bring to the table of medical ethics regarded whether or not a substituted decision make could choose to withdraw artificial hydration and nutrition on behalf of another

Judith Ortiz Cofer Was born in 11952, she moved with her family to Paterson, New Jersey, and when she was fifteen, the family settle in Augusta, Georgia. She is the Author of numerous books. In this essay from her book Woman in Front of the Sun: On Becoming a writer (2002) Cofer remember a woman who make a big impact in her life during her teenage, Ms. Cofer talk about the Sister Rosetta as role model, she describe her with unique technique as teacher.

Jenni Rivera is not only a Mexican-American singer, but she is a woman who has been through so much that can be considered an example for many people. In a press conference, Jenni said, “I am a woman like any other, and ugly things happen to me like any other woman. The number of times I have fallen down is the number of times I have gotten up”. This quote is saying that it doesn't matter what your situation is... there is always a way to get past it. Anybody can be as strong as Jenni is, and anyone can get through any obstacle in their life. Jenni Rivera is a game changer because she has been through so much and has gotten past it; she is a woman with so many values and so much love.

“Discuss in choreographic terms the use of space in Jardi Tancat. In your answer, refer to the variety of configurations or groupings of dancers.”

Fernando Botero is an internationally acclaimed figurative artist and sculptor. He is one of the most traded and recognized artists from Latin America. His art is exhibited in international museums worldwide and follows an art-style he spent years to perfect. Fernando Botero’s success began in Columbia; he then moved Barcelona, Madrid and finally Paris where he now spends most of his time. Botero’s beginner art was frequently criticized for “lacking its own identity” as it was influenced by the works of various renowned artists such as Diego Rivera, Pablo Picasso, Francisco Goya and Diego Velasquez. As a result, Botero developed his own, unique style known as “Boterismo” (Bertamini). However, Fernando Botero’s newly founded style was often

Born and raised in Michigan, Debbie Stabenow has been one of Michigan’s senators for the past 16 years. She has been a helping hand not only for Michigan but for the whole United States, finding ways to create jobs, improve health care and protect the Great Lakes of Michigan. Stabenow’s role in the senate is crucial, being on the Senate Agriculture Committee, fighting for small business’ and manufacturing. Debbie Stabenow is a fighter for what she believes in for Michigan and for America.

On April 16, 1971 in Lake Jackson, Texas, a little girl named Selena Quintanilla – Perez was born. She was born to Abraham Quintanilla Jr. and Marcella Quintanilla. Selena Quintanilla- Perez has 2 siblings named Abraham Quintanilla 3rd and Suzette Quintanilla. Mrs. Quintanilla- Perez was an American singer, songwriter, spokesperson, actress, and a fashion designer. She was also known as the Queen of Tejano music and to the media outlets they called her “Tejano Madonna” for her clothing choices. Selena Quintanilla- Perez was raised as a Jehovah’s witness. When Selena Quintanilla was 6 years old her father discovered her talent at sing. Her father told the People Magazine that her timing, her pitch was perfect, I could see it from day one. Mr.

Writing in the 20th century was great deal harder for a Chicano then it was for a typical American at this time. Although that did not stop this author, Sandra Cisneros. One of her famous novels, Woman Hollering Creek was a prime example of how a combined culture: Mexican-Americans, could show their pride and identity in this century. In conjunction, gave the opportunity for women to speak their voice and forever change the culture of Latino/a markets. Not only did it express identity/gender roles of women and relationships, but using these relationships to combine the cultures of Mexican and American into a hybrid breed. This novel, should have been a view-point for the future to show that there is more to life than just gender and race.

The series revolves around the main character named Piper Chapman, a woman in her 30's who is unfortunately sentenced to 15 months in Litchfield Penitentiary (a prison for women) in New York. The reason because of this was that Piper was convicted of transporting a suitcase that contained drug money for her girlfriend named Alex, who was an international drug smuggler. However, the crime she had committed happened ten years ago before the start of the series. Piper decides to confess and serve her sentence, ready to leave behind her fiance, Larry, her botanical business and her lifestyle for fifteen months.

I, Claudette Prevot, have known Valerie Faison for over 10 years, due to us being coworkers, and over these past years Valerie has become more than a friend – she has become a member of my own family. Valerie is a person who puts a smile on anyone no matter how badly one may feel on a given day. She is truly a gift from God and anyone that who comes into contact with Valerie understands the way I feel about her persona.

Sor Juana Ines De La Cruz was a woman far beyond her years. Living in a time when society was dominated by men, she disregarded the fact that women during this time were forced to be uncurious objects, whose highest achievement in life was to give birth. Her relentless pursuit to attain knowledge and defy her culture's standards for women is illustrated throughout her writings. In the readings, ("Response to the Most Illustrious Poetess Sor Filotes de la Cruz, the three "Romances" and the "Redondillas"), she spills out her beliefs, feelings and pain in forms of symbolic devices and irony in attempt to erase the differences between men and women as intellectual beings, as well as to argue for a woman's right to pursue

Márquez uses the character of Angela Vicario to show the power women can possess over the men in their lives. Angela Vicario is arguably the most powerful character in the novel, as she is the one who tells her brothers that it was Santiago who took her virginity, which consequently sets the entire plot of the story in motion. After Angela is returned by Bayardo San Román to her family due to the fact that she is not a virgin, when her brothers ask who it was who took her virginity, Angela “nailed [Santiago’s name] to the wall with her well-aimed dart, like a butterfly with no will whose sentence has always been written” (Márquez 47). The way in which Angela searches for Santiago’s name shows that it may not have been Santiago who had taken

Fuel Naomi Shihab Nye was born march 12, 1952 in St. Louis Missouri. She is currently 65 years old, and lives in San Antonio. She is a poet, and got her BA from Trinity University. She has won many awards with her writing which include the, National poetry series, Jane Addams children's book best picture, Guggenheim fellowship, Jane Addams children's book for older children, and Lannan literary fellowship award.