Reflection on Better world Citizen Ashley Dominguez

     

                 How can we advance as global citizens? In relation to the assignment that was assigned to us, this is a question that I and my classmates had to pose to ourselves. For the second project in speech class, I had to touch on important topics and describe how having responsibility and respect are only two of the many traits that go hand in hand with being a better citizen. Group 1 and I concentrated on respect. I gleaned the following incredible essential ideas from my classmates' slides. You need to uphold certain values like respect, integrity, honor, and accountability to improve as a global citizen. Respecting and recognizing others is a reflection of one's upbringing. It's crucial to recognize and accept the fact that not everyone will share your beliefs or support them. Just as essential to you as it is to them is respecting how other people express themselves, whether it be through their choice of clothing, language, or style of carrying themselves. Race is a significant factor, and many people have a tendency to categorize people based just on appearance. Worldwide, racial inequality exists, and regrettably, even in the year 2022, after so many years, we continue to experience this issue. I think that group 1's overall message was very good because it included very vital information on adolescents' sexual health, learning how to respect others, and how to view and behave in daily life. Building a better world of individuals who can get along, cooperate, and politely communicate among ourselves requires learning how to respect others' beliefs, opinions, statements, religion, and of course, their sexuality. I think the presentation from group 1 really encapsulated these concepts.

                Group 2's second topic of study was global culture. I was astonished by how many varied foods these other nations have in this group. I discovered that similar foods are found in many nations but are prepared and spiced differently. I'd like to travel someday to try all the different kinds of fruits and cooked foods that I see there. Each country in South America has a distinct cuisine that has been influenced by its history, geography, and culture. Buying directly from farmers, selecting local foods, and cooking and sharing meals with others are all ways to practice good food citizenship. Group 2 concentrated on important topics like religion. I was able to study about the main faiths that people in Asia and Europe practiced, including Buddhism, Islam, and Hinduism. This was one of my favorite aspects of the group presentation because they used very little words and more images to illustrate their points. The group showed that they were confident in what they were saying and that they were knowledgeable about their subject. The presentation was quite vibrant and attention-grabbing in general.

            Group 3 concentrated on kids and teenagers. Children and young adults can give back to the community in a variety of ways. In actuality, the younger generation is what is currently emerging. In reality, young adults are in charge right now. The only people who understand how to use all of this new technology and methods of doing things are young people. Making sure our upcoming generation of millennials learns how to take care of themselves and the economy will help them become better global citizens. The young people can help by volunteering at their neighborhood dog park, library, teachers' aid, tutoring, and so forth. Young adults are in charge of the future, so it's crucial to mentor them and educate them about the good and bad. Elderly people in society face stressors similar to those faced by young people, including financial worries, decreased mobility and energy, the need to seek healthcare, and making final preparations for their death. Unfortunately, a large portion of society is blind to the hardships, pressures, and injustices that our aging population endures on a daily basis. Elderly people shouldn't have to struggle or worry about basic needs like health care, yet in the modern world, the group must contend with these issues on a regular basis. In addition, the group discussed issues like mental health treatment, disability, and raising awareness. It is reported that it can take up to 11 years from the commencement of the mental health condition for the patient to seek therapy. Mental healthcare is something that is at a high in the U.S., and it is actually the 2nd most prevalent cause of death, which I did not know. To be completely honest, it saddens me that so few people are aware of the challenges that both others and themselves through. Similar to people who have disabilities, persons who have mental health issues also face discrimination based solely on this circumstance over which they have no control. I was able to see how many things I could include into my everyday routine thanks to this presentation. I also learned how important it is in the modern world to raise awareness of issues like mental health and disabilities. Nowadays, a lot of people enjoy making disparaging remarks about people who are disabled or who are struggling with mental health issues, and many of those who do so frequently are unaware of the challenges that come with having a disability.