The Influence of Idols Flashcards
Dani Rovira - Positive
1600km bike ride to raise awareness of Rett Syndrome
Shakira
“Pies Descalzos” charity
Home country of Colombia
The foundation has helped 6,000 people
Opened a school for impoverished children
La Oreja de Van Gogh
“Por ser niña” campaign to eliminate gender discrimination
Gender discrimination is a heavy issue in the third world
Expresses message through education and awareness
Salma Hayek
Inspired by her grandmother
Runs campaigns against gender violence
Once breastfed a hungry child during a visit to Sierra Leona
Luis Suarez
Bit another player
Racism
Dani Rovira - Negative
Criticised the tourism industry in Ibiza, creating mass social media backlash
Salma Hayek - Negative
Many people morally objected to her actions since the child wasn’t her own
Positive influences of celebrities and models
They work hard to achieve their goals
Many do humanitarian or charity work
Some in the modern day are disabled and set an example to other disadvantaged people
Negative influence of celebrities and models
Some suffer health problems such as anorexia and bulimia
Some are motivated by money, not their interests
Some don’t protect their privacy and give us details about their personal lives
Make young people obsess over silly things
To appear good-looking, they may take drugs, drink alcohol or make themselves ill
Fans’ attitudes towards celebrities and politics
Many fans are not interested in politics
They want to know about their lifestyle, relationships and career choices
A star who expresses a serious opinion may be seen as more mature
Fans may look to idols for inspiration and guidance
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Rafa Nadal – Sports equipment company “Babolat”
Cristiano Ronaldo – Nike
Leo Messi – White bread
Do celebrities have the right to express their political beliefs?
People have the responsibility to promote what they believe is right – celebrities can be said to have a higher responsibility
Free speech is for all
People tend to forget that celebrities are only human and can still make mistakes
Some people believe they should restrict their comments to their own field of expertise
Some people believe they should not aim to influence other people’s beliefs and choices
