Rachel Anselmo

(She/Her) Senior Public Relations Major at the University of Oklahoma | @ouprssa Promo & Recruitment | #GaylordCollege #GaylordPR #rgcmtalkback20

[Rachel Anselmo @ranselmo_pr]

As the semester is coming to a close, I reflect on all I have learned in this course. I recommend EVERYONE take a course that examines topics as sensitive and important as those presented this semester. #Thankful #rgcmtalkback21

[Rachel Anselmo @ranselmo_pr]

While exploring gender roles and race in my diversity interview with my Dad - My grandma was in a crippling car accident leaving her paralyzed from the waist down - My dad was essentially raised by two African-American women in Alabama in the 1960s. #rgcmtalkback21

[Rachel Anselmo @ranselmo_pr]

@ZARIAOATESTV I chose this topic for my first z-group and used the Kardashians as an example. Research shows that just 30 minutes on social platforms like Instagram have a negative effect on young girls' and women's body image and self-esteem. #rgcmtalkback21

[Rachel Anselmo @ranselmo_pr]

@HemeonJacinda If you truly think about it, today's beauty standards almost mirror Hitler's ideology... maybe we haven't come as far as we think we have. #rgcmtalkback21

[Rachel Anselmo @ranselmo_pr]

@HemeonJacinda I went to high school in North Texas; I absolutely feel you here. I don't fit the traditional beauty standards at all...plus, I was overweight growing up. I know the comments I got don't even compare to those of POC... it saddens me deeply to think about this. #rgcmtalkback21

[Rachel Anselmo @ranselmo_pr]

@GuinnKailey I used the same definition! I am not a religious person by any means... I place my faith in the Universe and its plan. I am a firm believer that everything happens for a reason and what you put out into the Universe comes back x10 - or Karma. #rgcmtalkback21

[Rachel Anselmo @ranselmo_pr]

Because of the diversity interview with my Dad, I started a family tree on https://t.co/BmA30sksdE. I found documents my great-grandparents signed when entering the U.S. and I thought it would be cool to share! #rgcmtalkback21

[Rachel Anselmo @ranselmo_pr]

@Jessamurray_OU My interview was very enlightening as well. I interviewed my Dad and we talked about my family's history with immigrating to America in the early 1900s, from Sicily, Italy. Learning about the treatment of Italian immigrants, specifically, my family, was emotional. #rgcmtalkback21

[Rachel Anselmo @ranselmo_pr]

For my second z-group, I focused on "why sex really sells" and the objectification of women in the marketing of even the most mundane products. My example was @ParisHilton and the Carl's Jr. commercial. #rgcmtalkback21

[Rachel Anselmo @ranselmo_pr]

Through my diversity interview, some real emotions struck me. It was very eye-opening. My dad's stories about my great-grandparents' immigration to the U.S. and the racial tensions they encountered caused me to feel American History more personally. #rgcmtalkback21

[Rachel Anselmo @ranselmo_pr]

@ryanpolkou Ryan, I chose 'The Flash' for my discussion. I am a big superhero/marvel fan - I chose the flash because his purpose as the Flash is to ultimately figure out what happened with his mother's murder, and I think that caused me to sympathize with his situation. #rgcmtalkback21

[Rachel Anselmo @ranselmo_pr]

For the diversity interview with a family member, I interview my Dad. I learned a lot about my family's roots and immigration story about their new life in America. #rgcmtalkback21

[Rachel Anselmo @ranselmo_pr]

For our social media discussion, I stated that @instagram, which was my favorite app at one point, has become my least favorite.

My first Z-Group analyzed how social media, like Instagram, fosters negative self-image in young women - https://t.co/3pScjfDL1W.

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[Rachel Anselmo @ranselmo_pr]

For my second Z-Group I am stuck between two questions: How has the political climate discouraged students to engage in controversial discussions and Do gender roles affect leadership styles.
- other questions are being considered as well.
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[Rachel Anselmo @ranselmo_pr]

@ryanpolkou Ryan, as much as I love playing with make-up, it frustrates me that many women believe they have to wear make-up to be seen as beautiful - I think this also plays into the filters we use every day, but that's a whole other can of worms. #rgcmtalkback20

[Rachel Anselmo @ranselmo_pr]

@butt_gigi Gigi, I think this has a lot to do with our generation growing up with social media instead of those who did not. This discussion caused me to reflect on how I went from FB and then came Twitter, followed by Instagram and Snapchat #rgcmtalkback20

[Rachel Anselmo @ranselmo_pr]

I think it is really interesting to think about what makes someone 'conventionally attractive." Our discussion post Defining "Ideal" Beauty, sparks a great conversation and I look forward to reading my peers' responses. #rgcmtalkback20

[Rachel Anselmo @ranselmo_pr]

It saddens me to see the look on Alisa Miller's face in the beginning moments of "We need more women represented in media." The statistic that "news only covers women 24% of the time," and "when we are shown, we are often shown as objects," deeply disturbs me. #rgcmtalkback20

[Rachel Anselmo @ranselmo_pr]

@ryanpolkou It's a sad day when we realize how the K-12 U.S. education system fails to teach us about POC, and Ida B. Wells is just one example. #rgcmtalkback20

[Rachel Anselmo @ranselmo_pr]

@Maddie15Fischer I absolutely LOVE Animal Crossing - it has become an obsession of mine. My favorite part, other than decorating my island, is searching for rare villagers.
(You should add me, haha!) #rgcmtalkback20