Although I like my initial topic idea, I decided to think of a second idea as well. Thinking more about important global issues, I realized that in our society today both obesity and eating disorders, two completely opposite issues, have a great effect on our youth. I began wondering how this problem came about, and believe there is a connection between the media, a large aspect of our culture, and these eating disorders. If I were to use this topic, I would further investigate the effects of media on the health and specifically weight of todays youth.
I've begun thinking about my topic for my capstone. I decided that I want to research a topic which interests me the most. After lots of thought, I came to the conclusion that nothing interests me quite like the fashion industry. But the question is, is there a global issue lying within the fashion industry which I could further investigate? Of course. I've heard so much about the labor processes used by large companies which we all see under a golden light simply for their wonderful products which we voluntarily spend our hard earned money on. How do these companies produce such products? Are their processes harming the earth, or worse, the people of this planet? I would like to research how large companies in the fashion industry both treat their laborers, and their effect on the earth and its natural resources.
My name is Claire Olsen and I am a senior at Rutland High School. I am taking part in my schools Global Studies program during the fall semester of 2014. As part of this program, I will be creating a capstone project that deals with a selected current global issue. This blog will be my personal way to keep readers up to date with the status of my capstone including research, ideas, progress, and my own personal reflections on the process. Enjoy!
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