Jeannina Perez
WST 3015 Sec. 0002
3/19/10
Group Activism Blog: Week 5
Activism
This week our group didn't do much other than sign up for the UCF Day at the Capitol. Dominique gave us the idea to go to this event so that we could possibly speak with Senator Deutch and Senator Aronberg. We all decided that this oppotunity would be a great way to turn our project around. Gryphyn informed Ryan and I that she has an article to write for her magazine writing class. She gave the idea that we could use that opportunity to write the article about the Healthy Teens Act and try to get it published in a magazine.
Reflection
Over the past two weeks I've been feeling at a loss for this project. This project is something that I'm very passionate about and to watch it fall apart before my eyes was a bit disheartening. This new shift or our group's activity though seems to be the shining beacon to our project's salvation. This upcoming day of rallying with UCF at the State Capitol brings up a great quote from the article "At The Table". This quote is, "If this system of ours is supposed to be 'of the people, by the people' then let's claim the system for ourselves." (Seely 94) When our group goes to rally for support for our cause we will be claiming the system for ourselves. The elected officials help inact laws and speak for all of the citizens. By speaking for our cause these officials will hear our voices and will hopefully act in favor of our causes.
Reciprocity
I'm so relieved to see that this project finally has some direction again. If this project goes well I believe it will look great on my resume when I try applying for careers that will help me realize my dream of becoming a sex educator. It's so great to know that my voice will speak for all of the children out there that need proper sex education free of false information and gender stereotypes.
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