Activism:
This past week of activism was more behind the scene than actual forefront motion. Although I did not attend the woman to woman’s conference like the majority of the class, I did dedicate time to our class cause. I did some research and some brain storming for our symposium event to take place next weekend. My research included speaking to a very peculiar, old chemist about his thoughts on the pesticides/chemicals being used on the farms. Unfortunately, he became rather side tracked throughout our discussion and I didn’t gather much useful information. I did learn, however, of his numerous conspiracy theories and the alleged extraterrestrial involvement with the periodic table (it was most entertaining). I had a short meeting/discussion with my classmates about the research that needs to be done for the specific events to take place in the upcoming weeks. I also spoke with some people about donating food/drink items to the community gardens event on Saturday. I have not had any stone confirmations of donations but I did plant the metaphorical seed. Finally, I put up all my flyers. I spoke to people, found bulletin boards and got the world out in my local community.
Reflection:
Since I didn’t do very much frontline activism this week, it is rather hard for me to connect it to our class. I understand that movements take time and there are many ways to go about making a difference, with many different steps to take. Our readings about the various movements in different parts of the world show that making a difference is possible and accomplishing our goals is attainable. I feel like at these moments I just have to remind myself that part of being active is understanding that even very small steps towards the end goal are still heading in the direction of the goal.
Reciprocity:
What is there to say about this project? The further we delve into these issues the more aware I am of my privilege. Just this Thursday I was at publix and saw that the strawberry’s were on sale. Before this class and this project, I have never thought twice about where my produce comes from and how many hours overtime the people picking these delicious looking red berries had to work in order to supply the vast amounts of the three boxes for five dollar strawberries. Perhaps if we have the ability to make just a few more people stop and think the same way that we now stop and think, there will be a sort of domino effect created and this movement will take further flight.
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