how Michelle Obama’s image was revamped during the 2008 campaign, and how intersectionality can help us understand what happened
Melania Trump
For this assignment, you will write a 500-word (2 pages) paper that furthers our discussion about first lady Melania Trump.
In class, we discussed how Michelle Obama’s image was revamped during the 2008 campaign, and how intersectionality can help us understand what happened. We also
addressed some of the controversies surrounding Melania Trump aspects of her identity, including her nationality, sexuality, class, and her generational difference
from her husband. What could Melania do to challenge the criticisms leveled at her? For this paper, you will give a strategy that you think would improve Melania’s
standing among her critics.
You will need to identify some issues that you want to address, and explain how you would address them. Would you change her attire, have her do certain kinds of
public appearances? Your strategy must have at least two parts. That is, two different things you would do to change public perception of her.
It should be abundantly clear that your analysis is based on course concepts. A ‘generic’ paper that doesn’t seem to come from MAC 212 will receive a poor grade.
If you need to consult outside sources in order to do the assignment, then do so. Do not clutter your paper with quotes. You can briefly paraphrase. Be sure to cite
your sources. This is NOT a research paper. Papers that are solely recaps of Melania’s life or criticisms about her will receive a failing grade. Your job here is to
come up with a public relations strategy.
