After reading the book passages and viewing the film my definition of Activism is a movement of people pushing for change where change is needed. The film I watched was “Knocking down the House” the film was about four working class women running for congress seats against the then current powerful and known seat holders. Their names were Alexandria Oscasio- Cortez, Amy Viela, Cori Bush, and Paula Jean. Although three of the women fell short of winning their races Cortez ended up beating 10-term seat holder Joe Crowley in 2018 taking his seat in congress. All four women displayed activism by engaging and connecting with the public and spreading their message and intentions clearly. It is through such activism Cortez managed to beat Crowley she had far less recourses than Crowley specifically funding. However, by having grassroots behind her and getting her message out through footwork in the community, internet and news platforms Cortez had a clear and direct message that she spread throughout her district and beyond to secure her win. In the reading this week “How To Think Like An Activist” By Wendy Syfret she explains the power of a clear message saying, “The goal here is to come up with a clear and direct message that reflects what you stand for, what you want, and how others can take part” (41). I chose this quote because it resonated with the movie and Cortez’s victory. She pushed for a change and even though Crowley had all the funds and big names to back him he didn’t have the working people. His message was never clear!! I have practiced activism in my work environment with the children I work with. Every year in pre-k the kids are taught about activism and even make signs and march everyone chooses one thing they want to advocate for we write it out and walk around the block. Outside of that I encountered a woman on a train who was terribly cursing an older man out for accidently hitting her foot with his bike I stepped in and spoke up for him he reminded me too much of my grandparents to just sit there and say nothing.
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I love hearing about women fighting for power. This is a beautiful way of activism. This just goes to show how far we have come from the past and how activism takes a big role for change til this day.
Hi Miranda, Thanks for sharing. Women are powerful but have not expressed themselves on a bigger platform. I love that women are relentless now and will do anything to be heard. The activism they push forth can only inspire younger generations to become more confident and run against anyone no matter who they are.
Alexandria Ocasio- Cortez is known to be a great congress especially she’s Hispanic, she inspires other Latin American women all over the United States that any woman can be empowered. Hopefully, we would see more women fighting for their rights and showing their power.
Hey Miranda, I like the quote you chose. It was a perfect reflection of AOC’s victory. I also admire you for stepping in to defend that old man. That lady shouldn’t have cursed at him, especially since it was an honest mistake. More people like you are needed on the train. There are numerous fights on public transportation, but no one ever intervenes. Also, kudos to you for teaching children the value of activism at a young age. This will be extremely beneficial to them in the future.
Hello Miranda, I love how you incorporate activism lessons with your pre-k kids. Teaching them to stand up for something they care about at such a young age is extremely valuable! Keep up the great work!
Hello Miranda, I love how you are teaching the children about activism and that they apart of something so important because as they get older, they know how to fight for change and what it may look like.
Hello Miranda, thank you for sharing your thoughts. I liked the quote you chose that Wendy Audrey says because in order for you to be an activist you want the message u want to get out is clear. As well informing and educating others so that they know what’s going on around them and see how they can be part of it.