Cooperation and Inclusion

Environmental injustices occur everywhere, in some areas on a smaller scale than others. It's no lie that our streets, our communities, and our ecosystems are being flooded with trash and pollution. Though how can we combat this? Because of two separate readings, Rising Currents Stronger Movements and From Banks and Tanks to Cooperation and Caring I came to the conclusion that two important pieces to the puzzle of problem solving are needed to help fix own mistakes. Rising Currents Stronger Movements addressed the issue of Inclusion, young minority women across the globe struggle everyday to be recognized for their help in trying to help our environment; however they are not taken seriously and left out of important discussions and decisions. How can we expect anything to change if we do not embrace and include all people? Additionally, From Banks and Tanks to Cooperation and Caring led me to the realization that our society heavily relies on the government and politics to get anything accomplished. We as a people need to stop allowing disasters into our political offices and elect officials who truly have the good of our countries at heart. Believe it or not, the men and women sitting behind desks and passing bills all day have more power than it seems when it comes to helping to create a fair and healthy society.

I enjoyed the piece about young minority women much more than the other one. It was nice to hear the stories of young people who aspire to be somebody who positively effects their environment. Being a young minority woman myself it's encouraging and I completely support and uplift those young ladies who've had rough childhoods and lives. The piece also helped me understand that, yes though America isn't perfect, we are better off, as women, than women in other countries. Knowing that others don't have as easy as a life as me makes me appreciate more what I do and don't have.