BElen FERNANDEZ
Speaker |
Belen Fernandez often writes editorials and/or columns about various topics. These topics may appear unrelated at first glance but maintain a common style and type of subject matter. Fernandez' topics vary from that of pop culture events, current affairs, and international politics. The only "outlier" within her works is an editorial about the environment, specifically water. Many of her works are factual based with intertwined commentary. With her background as a political science major she often expresses her opinions strongly when politics are the subject at hand. |
Ocassion |
Fernandez often writes her articles about controversial,popular events that have sparked attention within society. The first four of her articles where written due to the United States being in the news frequently. Her articles often referred to popular events such as the Trump administration, US border control, America's "greatness" (Referring to M.A.G.A.), and the realities of Puerto Rico. More of her articles regard the United State and Mexico's "war on drugs" and the "me too" movement (Harvey Weinstein). |
Audience |
Those who read Fernandez' works most likely have an interest in politics, international affairs, and the environment. Her audience includes many such as residents of the United States and it's territories. Throughout her articles Fernandez' does not fail to share her opinion regarding politics. The majority of those who read her works most likely share similar liberal opinions. Others could be interested in hearing other sides of controversial debates. Fernandez' audience varies with her articles because the content of her articles varies. Some could simply be interested in different global issues a found in her articles. |
Purpose |
Throughout Fernandez' texts she often has one common goal: to share her opinion. Often times her opinions are accompanied by personal anecdotes. At the end of her articles one may not agree with Fernandez' opinion but her opinion is well argued and defended. Within her text she proposes solutions along with her opinions. These solutions vary from regarding capitalism to islamophobia. Throughout all her texts she recognizes that there is a problem that needs to be fixed. In response to the issue she provides her opinion on how to solve said problem. |
Subject |
Belin Fernandez has written many articles for Al Jazeera and they all vary in terms of content. 10 out of 12 of her articles involve some form of United State's politics or international affairs. The myth of American 'greatness'- An article questioning when America was great Thanksgiving: The annual genocide whitewash - Highlights the true history behind Thanksgiving and the death of many Native Americans Let's face it: We have an epidemic of sexual harassment - Recognizes that the sexual harassment problem doesn't end with celebrities Is Mexico the most dangerous country on earth? - Highlights the real problems and relationship between Mexico and the U.S. |
Tone |
The sarcasm used in the beginning of the text hints at a casual tone. As a reader, the informal diction used within her texts is very effective in terms of getting her opinion across. The informal diction creates a relaxed mood although the subject matter of her articles itself are not very pleasant. |