Friday, January 16, 2015

My Review of "The View"

Everyday at ten o'clock on ABC, the feminist ladies of The View discuss hot topics of today's society. The View features Rosie O'Donnell, Nicolle Wallace, Rosie Perez, and the very popular Whoopi Goldberg. These ladies are of all ages, backgrounds, shapes and sizes, sexual orientations, etc. The topics they discuss range from current events of today's world to fashion tips for all generations. They also discuss topics that many people don't want to talk about, such as the problem of women being harassed or teenage girls' self-esteem issues. Many people, particularly men, refuse to watch this specific talk show because it's considered feminine and girly. Which is true in some aspects but not entirely true in others. If you've never seen the show, click here to view one of their hot topics. 
Seeing as these women are all different in what they believe in and what they look like, you get all sorts of views on the topics they discuss. Whoopi leans towards the older generation and is not toothpick thin. Rosie O. is not toothpick thin either, but she is also gay. Nicolle is very conservative and has very strong views that relate directly to that. Rosie P. gives more of an ethnic vibe to the show because she is Puerto Rican. These ladies have views and opinions about everything, and that's what makes this show so popular, especially among women. Not only because they talk about all the hot gossip and new trends, but also all the different styles they bring to the table. 
The View is considered a very feministic kind of show and it's irritating to know that not only men, but some women as well, judge the show by what they hear on the streets. If you haven't seen the show, don't judge it. Every episode brings news topics that need to be discussed whether society is ready to talk about them or not. They bring up topics that most shows would refrain from even mentioning because they don't want to offend anyone. The hosts of The View talk about real issues in today's world, and not the simple celebrity gossip.  
These women are not afraid to be who they are. These women are not afraid to stand up for what they believe in and state their own opinion. These women are not afraid of being shut down by men for having a different view on the matter. Personally, I look up to these women because they are speaking out for all those ladies in society that feel as if they do not have a voice.  
All men are welcomes to watch this show. Just because a human of the male species likes to listen to different ladies' opinion on issues in the world is not a bad thing. It just makes them culturally diverse. Women's culture is similar but also different from men's. Feminism is not a bad word but many people, both male and female alike, believe it is. I am inspired by these four ladies who get to call this their job.  
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