ch. 23: capitalism and culture

8) Feminism was becoming bigger where women emphasized on employment and education. Liberation for women was recognizing their own oppression across the country. There was more action than speaking upon equal rights like trashing the Miss America contest of 1968. Feminists brought the significance of respecting their sexuality and celibacy. Western feminism arises in colored women since white, middle-class feminists rarely paid attention to their oppression. These women focused on racism and poverty where they set up their own organizations.  African and European feminists resented Western feminists’ insistent interest in cultural matters such as female genital mutilation and polygamy. 

14) Imagining the world population went from 1.6 billion in 1900 to 7 billion in 2012 is absolutely insane. This was due to all the technological advantages and better sanitation resulting in a lower death rate. The Green Revolution technologies also made it possible for more world food supplies and genetically modified seeds. Oil was better off than coal to tap the energy potential of fossil fuels. In addition, other better qualities for humankind came along like hydroelectricity, natural gas, and nuclear power. Eventually, another impact on the environment of the increase in humans in the twentieth century is economic growth increasing services in science and technology. Although all the great factors are aware, many negative factors increased as well in the environment.

16) Very interesting video and I absolutely agree that the Whanganui River should be legal. Many people take advantage of nature and their iconic views. One of my favorite lines from the video was from the Indigenous girl, "Every living organism is just as important as you." There is life. There are emotions. There are things much greater than humans. Humans like receiving respect, but why haven't humans given respect to nature's living organisms? Indigenous people should be respected as well and they are often not thought of in global issues. This correlates to historical context because of the impact it is carrying on environmentalism. This is a step to containing wildlife and parks clean and safe. This honors all the living organisms in those areas and set an example for other areas around the world. Green and global is the way to go!