What Are Your Thoughts on Ariana Miyamoto
Homework 12
Homework 12
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Although there are some critics about her being the representative
of Japan as a Miss. Universe, I think there is no problem of her being the
representative of Japan. There are several reasons why I believe so.
First, she can be representative of the “half” in Japan. As I can
see from the interview video, she constantly got bullied during her childhood.
And also she pointed out that one of her “half” friend killing oneself became
the reason why she entered in competition of choosing Miss. Nagasaki. She
wanted to address to people of what it is like to live as a “half” in Japan.
According to her, when she walks in streets of Japan, people see her as a
foreigner; though she is ‘purely’ Japanese. I think her being the Miss.
Universe can be a good chance of reminding Japanese that half-Japanese are one
of them. And also she can give courage to half-Japanese like her that half-Japanese
also can have same opportunity as Japanese.
Secondly, I think she can represent changing culture in Japan. Half
being chosen as the Miss. Japan is first time in history. Miyamoto is born
between American father and Japanese mother. Though, some people might think it
is not appropriate for half to be a Miss. Japan , I think time has passed enough
to tolerate difference in shapes. What is important now is not who their parents
are, but how beautiful they look like, or how good in shape she is. I can feel
from her being the Miss. Japan that she could compete in the same standard of
other Japanese, which is a big difference in Japan. Korea also has the word for
half. They are called ‘Damunhwa’ family. They are born between a foreigner and
Korean. Since there appearance looks different, they get often bullied in
school. And I think it is problem for both countries, Korea and Japan. So in my
opinion, the government should be involved to solve this problem, since it is
similar to racism. In order to get rid these kinds of prejudice out, education
from primary school is important. It should be focused on convincing children
that the most important thing is what is in inside, not the outside.
Damunhwa Family, they are all Korean
image: http://ebpang.tistory.com/152
Damunhwa Family, they are all Korean
image: http://ebpang.tistory.com/152
To sum up, I believe that Ariana Miyamoto
deserves to be a Miss. Universe of Japan. Not only because, she represents as a
half in Japan, but also she can represent changing air in Japanese society.
Miss Universe 2015 Full show -> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZE-tQ8UdP7g
Ariana Miyamoto Interview -> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i5EcnCGnrCc
Miss Universe 2015 Full show -> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZE-tQ8UdP7g
Ariana Miyamoto Interview -> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i5EcnCGnrCc
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