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Stereotypes-and (EX)Stereotypes!

Once again a controversial issue-but one I'm quite interested in.

How many people, when thinking of "eco friendly" or "going green"  immediately thought of politicians, protests and "hippies"? Unfortunately, though I know this isa not true, this is tyhe picture conjured up, especially with the general youth. Though this is slightly changing, its not enough. Those who want to make a difference need to break this stereotype, making climate change an engaging subject and relating to "the hoodie generation" how it affects everything, and that its not all "boring" politics. The use of popular media is certainly a big step towards this. Things such as music (Jack), fashion (Hayleigh) the internet (Patrick and Akhil). These can be coupled with media that be used in many ways, such as art (Pippa), presentations (Ziana and Shirley) (useful for assemblies and talks), video (Jess), and my futuristic newspapers (not really sure when they could be used-I suppose as posters/teaching aids?!)

Innovation, Creation, Action- The Magic 3!

Break The Mould, Keep the Planet

 


Posted Mar 11 2008, 04:25 PM by Mad as a Hatter

Comments

eco man wrote re: Stereotypes-and (EX)Stereotypes!
on 03-13-2008 5:18 PM

this is 100% true. it's a shame that "our" generation are hoodies and stuff, but in all truth people pay no attention to the planet. I reckon that if everyone stopped smoking everything would decreace their footprint.

everyone carshare!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

emoglobalwarrior wrote re: Stereotypes-and (EX)Stereotypes!
on 03-17-2008 10:43 AM

it was up until i started going to geography club that i ha d that shameful view, let others deal with it but my eyes have been opened we CAN make a difference.

thanks for opening my eyes A.

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