Ms. Maureen Cunningham
ENG 090, 4501
26 January 2011
What is expression? When I sit back and actually think about all the things that people do to express their thoughts, feelings, and beliefs, it really amazes me at the things people will do. It all starts when you are a young kid and you just have to tell everyone how you feel or what you saw. When you are young you will say exactly what is on your mind even if it is not in the best interest of others. Even though it seems to only affect young children it also affects teenagers as well as adults. Fashion, art, and religion are three of the most significant and effective ways to truly express ones thoughts and feelings on the world. What a person wears says a lot about who they are, where they are from, and can also tell how they view certain social, political and religious topics in today’s world. What most people do not want to reveal about themselves is that when they see someone the first thing they do is judge them by what they are wearing. When a person wears rainbow print clothing they are judged and viewed as being gay or acceptable of it, it is a rising topic that is viewed as being somewhat taboo. Style can do more than just tell about how you view certain topics, it can tell a lot about where you come from. Different regions of the United States have unique styles, as well as well as the entire world. Fashion is more than just what you wear to keep you warm or to keep cool it is also a form or art. When talking about expression one of the biggest factors is art, there are many forms and unique styles. Art is something that cannot be defined but can be redefined time and time again. The type of art that appeals to a person all depends on the type of person they are and sometimes who they want to become. Some people are more comfortable with writing their words down as others like to sing them. Dancing is one of the many ways to express feelings and emotions without having to