The feeding “Rising Currents Stronger Movements”, presents the stories of several young women who are activist against climate and environmental injustice or women who's lives were affected as a result of climate change. The zine explore the realities of marginalized women and how feminism and climate justice meet.Among the stories is a narrative of a woman named Sally Souraya from Lebanon came to be a passionate climate activist despite how much those around her tried to enforce traditional gender roles upon her and tried to make her feel that her work was pointless.There were several stories of young women having to walk for miles to collect water and still have to return and do other strenuous chores as a result of unfair gender roles and climate change affecting their water sources. "From Banks And Tanks To Cooperation And Caring" is a framework focused on working towards an eco-friendly and just economy. In the booklet discusses a "strategic frame work for a just transition" and introduces the idea of a justice that does not put people above nature. The strategies include trading a extractive economy for a regenerative economy, a more sustainable and fair economy.
Both reading were very interesting and discussed two very similar, but different topics. "Rising Currents Stronger Movements" opened a new understanding of how climate change affects marginalized groups and young women in particular. The zine shed light on the forgotten activist and gave representation to minorities within the climate justice and feminist movements. It was very inspiring to read about young women defying the odds and pursuing their interests and the interest of the environment despite the discouraging people and situations they were exposed to. It revealed a connection between feminism and climate change that I did not believe existed. The reading, "From Banks And Tanks To Cooperation And Caring"laid out a very logical and thought out concept of how the economy could be shifted. I was very impressed by the connections that were made between social issues and the economic function. However, reading this made me question whether we have the will power or capacity to take these steps to improve the environment and economy.
Both reading were very interesting and discussed two very similar, but different topics. "Rising Currents Stronger Movements" opened a new understanding of how climate change affects marginalized groups and young women in particular. The zine shed light on the forgotten activist and gave representation to minorities within the climate justice and feminist movements. It was very inspiring to read about young women defying the odds and pursuing their interests and the interest of the environment despite the discouraging people and situations they were exposed to. It revealed a connection between feminism and climate change that I did not believe existed. The reading, "From Banks And Tanks To Cooperation And Caring"laid out a very logical and thought out concept of how the economy could be shifted. I was very impressed by the connections that were made between social issues and the economic function. However, reading this made me question whether we have the will power or capacity to take these steps to improve the environment and economy.
Excellent summary. Be sure to proofread and make sure all sentences are the same size font. Why do social justice and human rights organizations protest injustice if there is a lack of willpower or capacity to improve the environment and economy?
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