My notebook by Crystal Gomez https://padlet.com/yvonnegomez957/dbt387dle3wayqzy en-us 2025-06-28 23:58:57 UTC 2025-06-29 01:12:02 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.net/icons/png/1f4d4.png Chapter 10 yvonnegomez957 https://padlet.com/yvonnegomez957/dbt387dle3wayqzy/wish/3504853955 I was reminded by this chapter of the extent to which our bodies are "socially constructed." Something that struck me as really poignant was:

"Our bodies do not merely exist; they are 'done' or performed in accordance with social scripts."

It brought to mind the times I've been under pressure to behave or dress in a particular manner in order to seem more feminine in public, particularly at work or school. It doesn't feel like a choice to wear makeup or particular clothing; it's expected. I was able to relate those demands to gender and body performance social norms thanks to this chapter.

I also studied TikTok trends like "that girl" aesthetics, which emphasize shining complexion, thinness, and wellness practices. The "ideal body," particularly for women, is shaped by social media in a number of ways. I now see that these are not trends, but rather manifestations of deeper cultural messages about merit, achievement, and health.

]]> 2025-06-29 00:04:19 UTC https://padlet.com/yvonnegomez957/dbt387dle3wayqzy/wish/3504853955 Chapter 11 – The Environment and Everyday LifeDate: June 26 Title: It’s Not Just About Recycling: The Environment as a Social Issue yvonnegomez957 https://padlet.com/yvonnegomez957/dbt387dle3wayqzy/wish/3504865620 After reading this chapter, I started to see the environment as a social issue rather than just a scientific one. The writers describe the connections between commonplace choices like eating, shopping, and driving and environmental issues across the globe.

One example that comes to mind is how businesses have been enforcing personal accountability (e.g., "bring your own bag!") without altering their own practices. I was reflecting on how I constantly feel bad about using plastic, but the real issue is overconsumption and mass production—fast fashion, specifically.


The article "The Problem with Plastic Is Not You" from Vox supports this. It demonstrated how 20 businesses account for 55% of the pollution caused by plastics. This chapter made it clear to me that power and money are more important than individual choices when it comes to the environment.

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