Essays on Role Models

High profile athletes are always considered public figures as it is with other celebrities in other professions. Their role has often come with additional responsibilities of being portrayed as role models who inspire young people, especially off the field. (Reid, 2017). Being a role model…

Sports Illustrated for Kids conducted a survey for children ages 7 to 12 asking about who their role models are. The majority of kids, 12%, stated Michael Jordan, more than the 4% surveyed who stated their parents as their role models. Is it true that…

Role Models In J.D. Salinger’s The Catcher in the Rye, Holden Caulfield has few role models in his life. Holden Caulfield, the protagonist, finds faults in everyone. His excuse for getting expelled was that there were too many “phonies”, superficial people. He then decided to…

When one accomplishes something on their own, they are praised much greater than those whom are merely handed it. Individuals who take it upon themselves to make a significant change to better themselves or others, are greatly praised or looked up to. We can label…

In The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian, Arnold Spirit, Jr. was fortunate to have a number of mentors and positive role models that supported him along his journey to maturity, including some of his friends, family members, and friends of family members. Some…

Disney Princesses Serving as Positive Role Models At first glance, many advocates for gender equality view Disney princesses as terrible role models for females, young and old. Their sexist, “damsel in distress” roles only serve as a barrier for furthering the equality of women, and…