Journal entry 2
Find TWO current media topics which you consider to be social justice or moral issues. Then using your eduBlog Page, under the category CST/IST - Project 5, answer the following questions for each media topic.
1. Name the issue
Unfair workplaces
2. Describe one media account of this issue
Nike is a company that manufactures footwear and other sporting goods. It has its headquarters in the US but itts factories are located in other countries. The Nike Corporation does not actually make shoes. It designs and markets them. The manufacturing is contracted out to suppliers in Asia ( such as Vietnam, Thailand and Indonesia). The workers are paid very low wages and work in relatively poor conditions- often referred to as sweatshops.
3. Where did you get this media account from?
My old geography book
4. Is this media account correct or reliable? Why?
I believe it is reliable because if it wasnt i dont think they would teach it to millions of students.
5. Where else might you be able to find more information about this issue?
You could probably find more information on this issue on the internet and even newspapers.
1. Name the issue
Racism
2. Describe one media account of this issue
When Samuel Eto was playing for Barcelona, members of the crowd began yelling out names such as ‘monkey’ and made monkey sounds. Eto was crushed and did not want to continue on with the match.
3. Where did you get this media account from?
A football article.
4. Is this media account correct or reliable? Why?
I believe this article is reliable because i have heard the same story on sports news as well.
5. Where else might you be able to find more information about this issue?
The internet, Newspapers and also magazines.
