Kardashian-Jenner Family Analysis

The perfect American family was given to us in a form of a photo, an inspiring photograph dating back to the 1950’s gives us light to the perfect portrayal of the American Family. The media painted them as a middle class, white family standing in front of their perfect suburban home. Neatly trimmed grass lined with a white picket fence, husband and wife holding their infant child. In the twenty-first century the nuclear family is not the only type of family around, on a daily basis we see same sex couples, single parents, and blended households all raising families. The traditional American family is no longer traditional, what’s normal and accepted today still causes eye brows to be raised, the family template we have created as a culture

Imagine living in a society where slut shaming happens everyday and a person's mistakes are publicized and everyone knows about what you did. Some people would think I would be referring to the Puritan society that existed around the 1600’s, but sadly I am referring to today’s society and how a “famous” person's mistakes show up on social media, covers of magazines, and every talk show host throughout America. For example, recently the break up of beloveded Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie showed up everywhere in less than twenty- four hours. The breakup sparked news on twitter, talk shows such as Wendy Williams, and was the main story on every tabloid by the next day. Even though, our society did not make the couple stand on a stage to be ridiculed

Not to say sex tapes themselves are bad. However, we start to get mad when people get famous for them. Take Paris Hilton for example. She simply rose to fame thanks to her sex tape (her last name didn't hurt either). The same can be said for Kim. Would she be where she is without that infamous tape with rapper Ray J? It's doubtful.

They catapulted into the spotlight because of a sex tape (McClain 10)—then went on to star in their own reality show that chronicled their transgressions, conflicts, extravagant vacations, and short-lived marriages (McClain 5) which allowed them to cement their position in television, media, and American culture itself. In her book analyzing the Kardashian empire, Amanda Scheiner McClain describes their ubiquity and what they represent: “The Kardashians are more than just a reality TV show: they are a contemporary cultural touchstone, recognizable throughout the world; connoting warrantless celebrity, voluptuous beauty, and flash-in-the-pan marriage” (McClain 1). In fact, the popularity of their show says more about society than the Kardashian themselves. There is a sense of fascination and perhaps envy prevalent in the Kardashian’s popularity. People watch because in a way they are vicariously living and experiencing a life of luxury through the Kardashians. The Kardashians represent an aspect of American culture that is materialistic, excessive, and superficial. While the show itself warrants discussion on its own, it is family member’s activity on social media that will be discussed throughout this essay. While they are most active on major social media platforms like Twitter, their activity on the photo application Instagram will be the prime example since Kim ranks as its most popular user with over 27 million followers, and other family members like Kendall, Kyle, Khloe, and Rob claiming third, fifth, seventh, and tenth place respectively (McCalin

TLC cancelled the Duggars “19 Kids and Counting” series after news broke that Josh Duggar molested young girls, but the family isn’t going away. In fact, they are trying to stay on TV so they can collect a large paycheck. Radar Online, July 22, 2015 reported that In Touch said the family would receive money for being on the TV special. One source apparently told In Touch that the Duggars are profiting from something they tried to hide. TLC is filming a documentary about child abuse. The show includes Jill and Jessa Duggar who will tell their story. A source told In Touch that they are profiting from something they tried to hide.

The celebrity’s claim to fame is fame itself; she is a person notorious for her notoriety. The movie star’s success came to overshadow the person they actually portrayed. Thus, one might say, Charlton Heston overshadowed Moses; John Wayne upstaged Davy Crockett; and Leonardo DiCaprio is better known than Howard Hughes.

Spirituality/religion. Religion plays a large role in J and K’s family’s life as they are self-identifying Christians. K explained that “what we believe dictates the way we live, the decisions we make and the way we parent our kids” (K, personal communication, June 1, 2018). J added, “it is the driving force behind how the family lives” (J, personal communication, June 1, 2018). Their religious beliefs are their sole source of hope and coping with illness.

The nature of celebrity has undergone a dramatic transformation in the last century, particularly in the qualifications necessary for becoming famous In Daniel J. Boorstin’s The Image: A Guide to Pseudo-Events in America, he argues that in previous centuries, notable individuals were “heroes” who were celebrated for their “greatness in some achievements” (49). Eventually, due to the rise of mass media, a “celebrity” was created in which the credentials for merit all but disappeared. Instead the celebrity became “a person who is well known for his well-knowness” (Boorstin 57). Currently, there is no other celebrity in the world who is more famous for being famous than Kim Kardashian. Kardashian did not rely on traditional accomplishments to achieve celebrity status; instead, she exploited her renowned beauty, particularly her curvaceous figure. However, that is not to say that she is any less impactful. Her highly publicized and controversial actions, most of which relate to her free expression of sexuality, are criticized and praised by millions of people every day. Indeed, it is Kardashian’s ability to generate so much feedback that makes her such an influential pop culture icon, and this has only increased since she became a mother. The controversies surrounding her famous body showcase the many opposing attitudes that society has on the relationship between motherhood and female sexuality.

Does Kim Kardashian really deserve to be famous? It’s like a simple equation on how the Kardashians gained fame; Kim Kardashian has sex with Ray J (on camera), Ray J leaks the video, Kim becomes famous, her sisters and mother then become famous, and all for what? Nothing. Although, people say that she gained fame through the fact her dad was a famous lawyer, especially for the case

Within a small-town setting, a huge turn of events come to play in the movie “A Family Thing.” A dying mother has one last wish to leave with her son Earl, concealed into a note. In a strange turn of events, Earl finds out that he was not her actual son, and she wants him to go find his half-brother. To keep his dead mothers promise, Earl sets out on an unfamiliar journey to Chicago in hopes of finding his brother. After, many complications throughout his journey, he eventually finds (his brother) Ray. However, at first Ray wanted nothing to do with him, but eventually after all they have been through, takes him under his wing and treats him like his own. The connection amongst the two brothers shows the issues of racial discrepancies, as well

I feel like there's a difference between women like Miley Cyrus and Nicki Minaj and Kim Kardashian. Cyrus and Minaj can be considered feminist icons as they have impacted society in some sort of way. For example, Miley Cyrus launched a charity to help homeless LGBT youth and Nicki Minaj often fights for racial and gender equality (always encourages young females to be independent and to stay in school). However, Kim Kardashian hasn't really done much in terms of using her popularity for good. I mean, yes, she can be nice, but rarely has she encouraged any minority in any way. Her story isn't one to be idolised. It's a shame that she's put in the same spotlight as the other women who may have had a better impact. Although there is no point of

Most people have idolized a celebrity at one point in their life, yet how far are we willing to allow that idolization to control our life? Idolization of celebrities help to play a sizable role in the actions of the individuals that make up our society. Kim Kardashian is a well-known celebrity in today’s society, who has an extensive amount of fans. This particular photo is from a spread that Vogue did over “Kim Kardashian and Kayne West in their quest for world domination and the perfect wedding dress” (Bowles 208). Vogue’s cover over the multi-million-dollar couple offered a glimpse into their extravagant lifestyle. Kim shares these bona fide moments of her life in order to help preserve her an image as a genuine celebrity. This photograph of Kim Kardashian, shot for a Vogue spread, represents an image of authenticity as an integral component in the creation of a successful celebrity.

Celebrities have a right to have their own privacy, and the paparazzi had better not be allowed to restrict their lives. Furthermore, photographers and journalists must not be permitted to make news that can influence celebrities' success adversely. The rights of celebrities for privacy have always been abused, so they need to defend their rights, despite their profession. Though they are public figures, this does not mean that the publish of every detail of their private lives is justifiable. It is legitimate to take pictures when they are at the stage or on the red carpet, yet most cases they must be left alone. However, the media always inclines to release both sensational and negative news to public. The latest pattern is the Chris Brown and Rihanna domestic abuse scandal ("Chris Brown and Rihanna: A Dangerous Relationship" 1). This really influenced Chris

A family source is speaking out about Kim Kardashian and what they had to say is not going to go over well with Kim. Radar Online shared that the source is sharing that Kim has turned into a diva lately, and it is getting pretty bad. The source stated that she is now becoming unbearable because she is so picky. It sounds like everyone who works for Kim is dealing with her wrath right now.

To conclude my final analysis, the information Mrs.King gathered for her first part of her article, I have broken it down into an important chunk of data. I'm going to start off with that, when Mrs.King stated that we are obsessed and basically have nothing better to do, I disagree with her comment because maybe the paparazzi and reporters are doing it to make money because only god knows what's happening at home or anything else. I don't think the majority sits at home and looks at celebrities all day when there is social media. Consequently, And in the second portion of the article Mrs.King started to talk about how celebrities are a good reflection for us which leads me to believe she is one of the obsessed, but she immediately changes