Jon Gray, the co-founder of the Ghetto Gastro in the Bronx, challenges the public’s perception of his home. Being born during hard times, Gray could have easily become a victim of economic oppression and the lack of social policy. Despite the environment he was born in, Jon Gray created the Ghetto Gastro, which idea was to bring people to the Bronx. All of this was created because people should embrace and be proud of the place they were born in.
SinĂ©ad Burke wants to give people a new perspective on the world they live in. Being born 105 and a half centimeters tall, she quickly noticed that the world was not designed for her. The design impacts all the simple things such as chairs, coffee shops, and bathrooms. Everything that seems ordinary to people inhibits her autonomy and independence. SinĂ©ad Burke challenges the idea that the design is just a tool for function and beauty. Contrary, design affects people’s everyday lives and inhibits vulnerability in those whose needs are not considered.
Greta Thunberg explains why the world today is in high need of changes. Just at 16 years old, she noticed how much the world is in danger. Rich and developed countries have all the resources needed to change the world and prevent disaster. However, these same countries keep being ignorant and continue to invest in constructing roads or factories rather than developing environmental policies. The problem is that the climate crisis has already been solved, and the only thing left to do is to take action.
To change the world, people need to educate one another on the issue of climate change. Simple actions such as investing in education and developing climate science might positively impact the climate crisis. Various teaching methods such as debates, group projects, and field trips have already been proved effective (Monroe et al. 801). Children and teenagers are the future, and only they can influence the outcome of the issue. That is why the education and engagement of the children in the climate problem are so important.
Work Cited
Monroe, Martha C., et al. “Identifying Effective Climate Change Education Strategies: A Systematic Review of the Research.” Environmental Education Research, vol. 25, no. 6, 2019, pp. 791-812.