Maya Angelou

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This paper explains that, examining Maya Angelou's life, the base step of Abraham Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs, physiological, was essential to her survival; she worked a variety of jobs and worked hard to ensure that she had whatever she needed. The author points out that Angelou describes the moment when self-respect and self-esteem were realized in her first book, "I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings". The paper relates that the top of Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs, self-actualization, is apparent, throughout Maya Angelou's life, in her ability to be creative as a singer, writer, actress, producer, and director.

Table of Contents
Introduction
Biography
Abraham Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs and Maya Angelou's Life
Physiological
Safety
Love
Esteem
Self-Actualization
Summary and Conclusion

From the Paper:

"As we mentioned earlier in our discussion Angelou has taught at a number of colleges and universities throughout the world. Most notably she was appointed the first Reynold's Professor of American Studies at Wake Forest University; this is a lifetime appointment. She also served as the Writer in Residence at the University of Kansas in Lawrence in 1970. Angelou was also a distinguished visiting professor at Wichita State University and California State University of Sacramento in 1974. She also served on the Board of Governors at the University of North Carolina in 1998. In addition, Angelou taught modern dance at the Rome Opera House and the Habima Theatre in Tel Aviv."

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