I discovered something the other day that really surprised me. I was on CNN's website, reading articles like any other morning. On accident I clicked on the Arabic version of the site and I found something I was surprised to see. The articles on the Arabic version were the same articles on the American site, but the pictures paired with he same articles were gruesome. I found it interesting that just because one was Arabic and the other American that they censored the pictures. It seemed that they were trying to hide the gruesome pictures from American so that they wouldn't be upset. I don't like the idea of my eyes being covered from the reality of the world. Maybe I am overreacting to some extent but it definitely was a surprise finding what I did.
http://ngm.nationalgeographic.com/2011/06/child-brides/gorney-text/2
Crstal and I did our major International Studies presentation on Child Brides. I have learned so much throughout the process of the presentation, and the research. Although heartbreaking, I am so glad to have my eyes opened just a little wider to the world around me. The link I posted is to the national geographic's issue on Child Brides. It houses a documentary, photos, and an article that will make you think. http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/4038249/ns/dateline_nbc/t/children-sale/#.TueD92NCqU9
The link above is to an article on child trafficking in Cambodia. A sex trade that victimizes 30,000 Cambodian children. When I came across this article I was devastated. I have known about sex trafficking for a long time, but I had never really taken the time to look at it in a deeper level. And after doing so I am infuriated I now have anger building up I didn't even know existed inside of me. I want to turn my anger into passion to help in whatever way I can to eradicate sex trafficking. I encourage you to look at the article for yourself. http://www.fourhourworkweek.com/blog/2007/11/28/ultimate-recycling-buying-nothing-new-for-one-year/
The article above is about something I myself have decided to take part in. Buying nothing new for an entire year, other then medicine, toiletries, and food. For a long time I have been wondering what I myself can do to make a difference, and I have finally found out. I am not the first to attempt such a task, "The group called themselves The Compact, after the Mayflower Compact, and pledged that for the entire year, they would purchase secondhand or borrow everything they needed, except for food and essentials like toiletries and medicine." (fourhourweek.com) I now follow in their footsteps, and am hoping to help reduce my carbon footstep. Wish me luck! |
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