Re-read this paragraph from an informational article about early movements to improve life for Americans with intellectual disabilities.
As movie stars, singers, and entertainers, the Rogers family touched the lives of millions of
Americans. However, for a generation of parents with children who had mental or physical
challenges like Downs syndrome, Roger's tale of love and faith in the memoir Angel Unaware
was far more influential; it inspired them to be proud of their children, no matter their
challenges, and to find hope in their strengths.
According to this excerpt, what role does being a prominent celebrity play in creating
cultural shifts?
People tend to view difficult issues with hopelessness unless a prominent celebrity offers
Inspiration
When famous entertainers advocate for social change, their personal stories are what matter.
Actors and singers cannot create the kind of social change that prominent writers of memoirs
can
Only famous people can become a voice for marginalized people, and few are willing to speak
up