Author: j.hon

We are The Women and We are Beautiful

“If a country doesn’t recognize minority rights and human rights, including women’s rights, you will not have the kind of stability and prosperity that is possible,” said Hillary Clinton.

Minority women around the United States are evaluating the results of the election after the candidate that they strongly supported- Hillary Clinton, lost to Donald Trump who was known for his racist and sexist remarks.

Women immensely voted for Clinton, but many white women helped to elect Trump. According to Edison national election poll, there was an overall 54% of women who voted for Clinton. Trump had an overall 42% of women voting for him. When votes were divided by race, it was very obvious that women of color created the gender gap opposing Trump.

Throughout the election, Trump’s views of women were documented. He has objectified and criticized women in so many ways. There has been instagram posts, tweets, blogs and other public social media platforms containing Trump’s nasty remarks. Huffington Post has an article containing quotes that has been said from Donald Trump himself. http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/16-real-things-trump-has-said-about-women-while-for-running-for-president_us_57e14a5ae4b04a1497b6a29c

The polls exaggerated the human population, but the white women benefited Trump the most. This had led many minority women to feel “unrecognized” when Clinton believed in minority rights, human rights and women’s rights.

“I feel like a woman that’s seen from all other women around the world as a free woman except they don’t realize that we are oppressed by an invisible, an artificial force created by the men,” said Sofiaa Rodriguez who lives in Manhattan, NY.

Female minorities in the midtown area will speak about how they feel and explain their views. These women were asked what it means to be a female in America and what opportunities they think they should have. A few stumbled to answer the first question. These women thought about their own personal experiences and put it into words. Minority women want more fair opportunities for all regardless who you are because everyone deserves to try. As a female in America, these women mentioned their interactions with men and how it has affected them- whether it was positive or negative.  Women believe that they should not be defined by our gender, but by what they do.

First off, I want to start with an intro to my project:

What are some characteristics of women?

Here is a presentation of people I have spoke to. Some did not want a full frontal picture of themselves, but I asked them to show me something that represented them and/or females.

Danielle John:

Sofiaa Rodriguez:

Angelina Mitchell:

Melizza Maldonado:

Sadina Henderson:

Dr. Anupama S. Shah:

Jenny Hon:

Lastly, I want to end with a quote William Jennings Bryan once said, “Never be afraid to stand with the minority when the minority is right, for the minority which is right will one day be the majority.”

Thank you watching and listening!

 

Immigration is rather important in this years presidential race, as it is also in previous election cycles. With the whole country sitting at the edge of their seat, lets find out how the voters decide and who our president will be.

I’d like to interview people/students and get their opinion about the election. Recently, Barack Obama and the first lady, Michelle Obama said they are going to back up Hillary Clinton. Something that the first lady said stood out. She said,” When you stood with Barack on Election Day in 2008-2012, you showed what it means to be stronger together.” ” The stakes are just as high in this election.”

I’d like to focus how the support and encouragement for Hillary from the President and First lady will play out in this election. I want to ask the people I interview, how they feel about the support that Hillary is getting, if they think she’ll win, if it will backfire? What do they think about Hillary as President? Trump as President? How do they see our future?

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My photo essay is on a traditional Korean and Vietnamese wedding. The wedding incorporates both individual wedding traditions. The groom is Vietnamese, his family requires them to both be in Vietnamese traditional wedding wear. The bride is Korean and her family requires them to be in a particular Korean traditional wedding wear that is different from the Vietnamese culture. These two cultures can be similar but also very different. These two cultures both require a tea ceremony to show respect, get acceptance from both families and also receive a gift for each tea handed out. Tea is not only given to both parents, but aunts and uncles as well to show respect and also honor them as individuals who has and still impact their lives.

I’d like to do my photo essay on a tattoo artist. I didn’t get in touch with any artist as of yet, but I’d like to speak to multiple artists and get a feel of them. I want to learn more about why they became a tattoo artist and why they are passionate about it. Also, I’d like to get pictures of the clients and their tattoo if they allow photos to be taken and also ask why they are getting this tattoo that they’re getting if they are willing to participate.

Tattoos use to be looked down upon, but now many people are getting them. I want to look more into why people have changed their mindsets and why they are getting more “popular” and how people are more open to the idea of one having or getting a tattoo.