Local Context
My issue isnt something that happens only in Chicago. Perception of beauty/Body image is something that everyone, specifically in the U.S are currently dealing with. Over 60 percent of adult women in the U.S. are overweight, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (“Brunell, Natalie, and Lauren Gold. "Is Beauty More than Thin Deep?" Is Beauty More than Thin Deep? Medill Reports Chicago, 19 May 2014. Web. 19 May 2014.”)And over one-third of overweight adult women are obese. (“Brunell/Gold 2014”)The biggest beauty concern of American women today is usually weight, said Michael Cunningham, professor and psychologist at the University of Louisville.(“Brunell/Gold 2014”) Cunninghamfocuses much of his research on quantifiable traits of physical attractiveness(“Brunell/Gold 2014”)
To think globally and act locally refers to thinking outside the box. Looking at the bigger picture,of how you can help the world and the people in it. While not necessarily matching your actions with your words. It urges people to think about the health of the planet as a whole and take action in their communities and even in their cities.
A couple local organizations people can partner with to become activist-allies in addressing these areas of concern include:
Girl's Self Esteem GroupAges:13-17
Group Meets:Every Monday5pm - 6pm
Urban Wellness
6601 N Avondale Ave
Suite 203
Chicago, Illinois 60640
Love Your BodyAge: AdultGroup MeetsEvery Monday
6:30pm - 8pm
Healthier Tomorrows
561 W Diversey Parkway
Suite 219
Chicago, Illinois 60614
To think globally and act locally refers to thinking outside the box. Looking at the bigger picture,of how you can help the world and the people in it. While not necessarily matching your actions with your words. It urges people to think about the health of the planet as a whole and take action in their communities and even in their cities.
A couple local organizations people can partner with to become activist-allies in addressing these areas of concern include:
Girl's Self Esteem GroupAges:13-17
Group Meets:Every Monday5pm - 6pm
Urban Wellness
6601 N Avondale Ave
Suite 203
Chicago, Illinois 60640
Love Your BodyAge: AdultGroup MeetsEvery Monday
6:30pm - 8pm
Healthier Tomorrows
561 W Diversey Parkway
Suite 219
Chicago, Illinois 60614