Mattel has announced that the newest addition to their "Inspiring Women Series" is Eleanor Roosevelt. She joins Maya Angelou, Florence Nightingale and Sally Ride among others. The series began in 2018 as part of Mattel's #MoreRoleModels campaign. (2018)
Interesting.
I once had a discussion about role models with my brother-in-law who said: "Maybe Tiger Woods doesn't want to be a role model." My reply: "He may not want to be a role model, but the first time someone looks at you and says - 'I want to be just like you when I grow up' - shame on you if that doesn't make you want to clean up your act."
Because the truth is people don't get to choose to be role models. It's the followers who do the choosing.
Research shows that we are more likely to engage in "prosocial behavior" if we think lots of others are doing so too. And that's where role models and public messaging come in.
If we share stories about people not wearing masks and ignoring rules prohibiting large gatherings, then are we unintentionally encouraging others to do the wrong thing as well?
Wouldn't it be more effective to highlight how people are behaving safely instead? (Tingley, 2020)
What if we share this photo? Could it make a difference?
Can you think of some examples where role models have inspired people to do better? Do you think a specific MBTI preference would be more influenced by role models than others? What about dolls? Do they matter? Why?
(2018, March 6) Inspiring Women. barbiefandom.com. Retrieved March 8, 2021, from https://barbie.fandom.com/wiki/Inspiring_Women#:~:text=The%20Inspiring%20Women%20doll%20line,to%20the%20women%20they%20honor.
Tingley, K. (2020, December 10) We Know How to Curb the Pandemic. How Do We Make People Listen? nytimes.com. Retrieved March 8, 2021, from https://www.nytimes.com/2020/12/10/magazine/covid-research-behavior-.html
4 comments:
I think Elon Musk is one of the good role models in modern days. His continuous effort to make the world better inspires lots of people globally. A few days ago, I watched a recent SpaceX’s starship launching video. It exploded after it landed on the ground, but it made me emotional and gave me lots of positive energy. Because of him, I get the courage to step forward. At least he has changed me to do more challenges and put more effort into changing my life. And I am sure other people also get inspiration from Elon’s life. Even in South Korea, his popularity has increased last few years, and he is becoming an icon like a pop star. In terms of MBTI, I don’t think specific MBTI preferences would be more influenced by role models than others. I believe anyone can be influenced by role models if they find a particular thing that shakes their heart.
When I googled the Roosevelt doll, it looks hilarious. If I don’t hear this doll is Eleanor Roosevelt doll, I would not recognize it’s her. This doll has a typical barbie doll face and perfect body with vintage clothing. Mattel just named it Eleanor doll, but it doesn’t give any special thing to me. I would think this doll is just a vintage-inspired barbie doll if I don’t have any background information. I don’t think it makes any difference to kids who play with the doll. -Hanjo. M-
Belle:
I do agree with the point that role models don't make the decision to be a role model, only the audiences make the choice. And it is the role model's responsibility to show positive actions to his/her followers. I think both side of news should be shown so people could see the comments that one ignoring the rules during covid period would be scold at by the internet. A mask on a sculpture is an interesting way to promote a positive action to the audience.
An example I would think about would be Taylor Swift mentioning how skinny should not be the only body shape girls be judged at. In MBTI types,I think more "F" persons would get more easily influenced by role models. Dolls would be a good role model for children, but I don't think it would influence the adults because adults would only think it's funny.
I agree that people choose who their role models are and not the other way around. Even as children, we view those who make significant impacts on our lives to become our role models because they inspire us. This however, does not mean that they only have positive actions because as human beings, they also have negative sides which are not prominently viewed. That means that when they find out that they are role models, they try to ensure that they show their positive sides more. In this case, even in these times of Covid, the people that are viewed as role models tend to influence how people act like wearing masks yet this should not be since individuals need to focus on their own protection, promoting their own self-care and not based on what others do or think. Personally, I loved how the singer Lizzo inspires many plus-sized girls to be confident about how they look and not be discouraged by what others say or do about them. Those with ENFP type would be the opposite of this type of personality as they would look for affirmation based on the so-called role models.
Lebron James is a perfect example of a positive role model. From the beginning when he first entered the NBA, he has begun social educational programs to assist disadvantaged youth to pursue college goals. He did not attend college himself, yet he understands the importance of education. Lebron James has taken an active approach in helping to mentor and fund young children from disadvantaged communities to go on and pursue higher levels of education, in turn, stimulating those same youth to become positive members of the community and helping their communities. I do believe that when you are a role model that you are obligated to conduct yourself in a positive many and be that good example for future generations to come. It is not only about amassing large amounts of wealth, but more importantly, embodying socially responsible behavior.
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