first lady
Raymond Ortega
Dr. Drumbore
Eng 121- 1k
23 September 2014
Is the First Lady of the United States Necessary? Women’s only use is to care for the children, the home and to complete the look of a “perfect american family”. This 1950’s ideation still exists today, in a more subtle manner. The first lady is a representation of how the country currently feels about women, the white house gives her ceremonial “jobs” however, they serve no purpose. So what exactly is the position of the first lady? The most basic definition of the first lady is the wife of the president. Although, simple this is the perspective of masses. She is just a wife on a pedestal, a symbol. Throughout history women were to care for the household and raise the children. The so called “perfect American family” was known as two parents and one or more children. President Buchanan (1857-1861) was the only president to not marry or have kids. First lady Jackie Kennedy states “I think the major role of the First Lady is to take care of the President so that he can best serve the people. And not to fail her family, her husband, and children.” That quote was in the 1960’s but isn’t too different from Michelle Obama, current first lady’s position "Policies that support families aren't political issues. They're personal. They're the causes I carry with me every single day.” This statement proves that just the name “First Lady of The United States of America” while it sounds important really just means America’s symbol of the perfect housewife. First ladies are given ceremonial jobs to keep them busy, as Michelle Obama stated she handles personal issues. One example is Michelle Obama is mostly known for her “Let’s Move” campaign, it tackle’s childhood obesity. Her goal is to provide healthier food in schools, promoting kids to be more active and to give parents the support they need to make healthier decisions for their children. She also launched the Reach Higher initiative inspiring the younger
Dr. Drumbore
Eng 121- 1k
23 September 2014
Is the First Lady of the United States Necessary? Women’s only use is to care for the children, the home and to complete the look of a “perfect american family”. This 1950’s ideation still exists today, in a more subtle manner. The first lady is a representation of how the country currently feels about women, the white house gives her ceremonial “jobs” however, they serve no purpose. So what exactly is the position of the first lady? The most basic definition of the first lady is the wife of the president. Although, simple this is the perspective of masses. She is just a wife on a pedestal, a symbol. Throughout history women were to care for the household and raise the children. The so called “perfect American family” was known as two parents and one or more children. President Buchanan (1857-1861) was the only president to not marry or have kids. First lady Jackie Kennedy states “I think the major role of the First Lady is to take care of the President so that he can best serve the people. And not to fail her family, her husband, and children.” That quote was in the 1960’s but isn’t too different from Michelle Obama, current first lady’s position "Policies that support families aren't political issues. They're personal. They're the causes I carry with me every single day.” This statement proves that just the name “First Lady of The United States of America” while it sounds important really just means America’s symbol of the perfect housewife. First ladies are given ceremonial jobs to keep them busy, as Michelle Obama stated she handles personal issues. One example is Michelle Obama is mostly known for her “Let’s Move” campaign, it tackle’s childhood obesity. Her goal is to provide healthier food in schools, promoting kids to be more active and to give parents the support they need to make healthier decisions for their children. She also launched the Reach Higher initiative inspiring the younger