Merichel Almonte, Discussion Post. 6

Activism is to create changes in society such as political, environmental and social.  Activist movements not created for the purpose of defending or changing something are mostly made by people who are alienated or abused from something. I liked and was struck by the video of “Girl Connected” Because it is about 5 adolescents that each one of them does something different and thus a way to improve the system, for example they work on the issues of violence and discrimination so that in tomorrow may decrease.  They want to create and improve security for citizens, take better care of women to prevent rapes of innocent women from continuing to grow.  In the same way, Latifa is in charge of avoiding child marriage because they are children who have not yet experienced that many are abused, others do it out of fear or to seek an escape from their parents.  Ghazal inspires teenage girls that they can be motivated, creative and live with free expression without fear.  Josi directs helping adolescents to avoid pregnancy at an early age, to learn more about their bodies and everything about sexual life.  Michell and Kenya, motivates them to continue studying, preparing and having a good education.  And lastly, Ayesha teaches them self-defense so that whatever awkward situation they find themselves in they can defend themselves.  I loved all of them because we can see the work and dedication they put in and how they do good things to improve.  This leaves a lot to say as the girls worry about having a better system as it is not only the adults who are often.

2 thoughts on “Merichel Almonte, Discussion Post. 6

  1. IMANE CHAABA

    Hi Merichel , I’ve watched “Girls connected” too and I really found myself crying during some parts of it. It was very emotional because I was surprised at how the girls were so young but speak and act more than their age. This shows how the world was cruel to them and how they actually suffer since they were born. I really loved Aisha and her sweet self in the movie.

  2. Sofia Arista-Juarez

    Hello Merichel,
    I enjoyed reading your response as well as how you mentioned “Girls connected” and how each girl helped spread a distinctly different message encouraging others to stand up and come together to change the system they live upon. What fascinated me was the way in which these young girls were spreading their message and making their voices loud and heard.

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