Visualize a teenager watching television, surfing the Internet, and reading magazines. He sees beautiful women everywhere he turns. She looks at herself in her bedroom mirror and wonders why she doesn't look as beautiful. She begins to feel self-conscious because she reads and hears critical comments about women who are just like her. She says to herself, “Am I not considered beautiful because my skin isn't as clear as Angelina Jolie's? I don't fall into the "pretty" category because I don't dress like Beyoncé? Or am I not called “pretty” because my hair isn't as straight and silky as Taraji P. Henson's?” Now imagine being that teenager. How would you feel if you were constantly exposed to a judgmental and unaccepting society? You would like to be considered beautiful because you are unique, you are an individual and you are a person made with both inner and outer beauty. Gabrielle Douglas, also called Gabby, is the 16-year-old African-American woman who made history by winning a gold medal in the individual all-around gymnastics portion of the 2012 Olympic event. Instead of acknowledging the fact that Douglas has become the first African American woman to win that particular competition, people on social media sites joked about how she needed a relaxing product for her hair. Tiya Miles, the writer of “Why Focus on Gabby Douglas' Hair?”, strongly states her opinion on comments about the situation. His argument on the topic is overall strong and informative because it gives the reader many points of view to acknowledge before they develop an opinion. Miles says critical comments have made Gabby Douglas' achievements an undermined factor. He points out that Douglas' hair is a... middle of paper... the guys are losing their loyal fans because people aren't familiar with the change. They are forced to judge as soon as something different appears in a person's style. However, it is fans who lose interest in athletes and celebrities due to social media. He or she thinks he or she is forced to reason with what people say instead of focusing on their outcomes. Works CitedMiles, Tiya. "Opinion: Why focus on Gabby Douglas' hair?" In America. Alicia W. Stewart-- CNN, 06 08 2012. Web. 1 April 2014."Much Ado About Gabby's Work." Washington Post [Washington, DC] 07 08 2012, A.12. Network. April 8, 2014.Whiteside, Kelly. "Gabby: Don't criticize what you do." USA TODAY.com August 6, 2012: Q.9. Proquest. Network. April 2 2014. .