Explanation:
A feminist icon is a person who supports women and their rights and is someone who all the feminists look up to. It's a person who is dedicated to being an honorable feminist and shows the right side of supporting feminism.
1) Using wide-spread universal terms that do not deal with the specific issues at hand. [GLITTERING GENERALITIES]
2) Using broad accusations and negative attacks in order to bring down the reputation of an opponent. [NAME CALLING]
3) "All of these Hollywood stars say that you should vote for Governor Tibet." [TESTIMONIALS]
4) Projecting the image of being one of the common people. [PLAIN FOLKS]
According to Erickson's theory of psycho-social development, and going by the description above, Tom is demonstrating FIDELITY.
The stage of Fidelity occurs during adolescence (Age 12-19) which should be the range of Tom's age, being an high school senior. His goal and dedication to become a Medical Doctor characterizes the existential question of the Fidelity Stage: Who am I? Who can I be?.
