Topic: the defunding of Planned Parenthood/opposition of the “gag rule”

Long Term Objectives: allow continuation of funding for Planned Parenthood sites, raise donation money, have people sign petitions, election of candidates that support Planned Parenthood

Short Term Goals: raise awareness to this issue, inform people that they have a right to accessible health care, encourage others to stand with Planned Parenthood

Audience: millennials, anyone that can vote, those who would benefit from Planned Parenthood’s services (most people over the age of 14)

5 Ideas: pamphlets/flyers, posters, online advertisements, t shirts, zine

Sketches:

 

Inspiration: The Guerrilla Girls- I admire their upfront/confrontational approach to educating the public about an issue they’re passionate about.

While browsing through social media platforms for hours on end, it is often that we are unaware of the effects that they have on us. YouTube, a major streaming platform, is home to all sorts of content, whether it be music videos, food reviews, gaming screen caps, or makeup tutorials. One of the major YouTube communities that has developed over time, is the beauty blogger community. These videos tend to consist of clothing hauls, daily vlogs, makeup tutorials, or weekly outfits. Specifically targeting teenage girls, this type of content may provide helpful advice, although it can promote unhealthy buying habits. YouTubers are depicted showing bags of clothes, candles, and makeup, all while suggesting that their audience should buy it as well. What does impact does this have on their young and impressionable viewers?

In this research paper, I will highlight the underlying issues with these YouTube videos and how they promote consumerism to masses. I will discuss, interview, and survey different people within this targeted audience, to see if these videos prove to have a negative influence on viewers. This will provide me with further insight to my study, along with several reputable sources.

 

 

 

The topic I chose was the recent defunding of Planned Parenthood in several states along with the “gag rule” preventing safe and legal abortions. This is a major issue because it not only prevents women from having safe abortions, but also prevents millions of patients from receiving accessible health care. This is so frustrating to me because this administration feels as though they have a right to police women’s bodies and limit anyone from their health care rights. There is a negative stigma about Planned Parenthood and that they “promote abortions,” meanwhile abortions only make up 2% of their provided services. Their other services include: STI/HIV testing/treatment, pregnancy testing, forms of contraception, sex education, cancer screenings, and primary care. Removing Planned Parenthood will not end abortions, it will only end safe ones.

 

https://dailycaller.com/2019/04/05/massachusetts-planned-parenthood-funds/

https://hellogiggles.com/news/states-trying-to-defund-planned-parenthood/?utm_source=emailshare&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=email-share-article&utm_content=2019040

Ohio Has a New Strategy to Defund Planned Parenthood—and Other States May Follow Its Lead

 

 

My project is creating a tote bag with an embroidered/painted design that represents the interconnectivity of my site, which is my local public library. The text will read “am New York” which is taken from my sketch (and also a picture taken while at the library) and also gives context to the space and how it is used. This is particularly inspired by the morning or “am” life of the library. For the image I will create a rainbow open book to show the main source of connection and the vibrancy of the books within the space.

My project inspiration is work by the artist Anna Zotika. I really like how she creates mix media works by combining embroidery and painting. I also love the vibrant colors used and how she layers the thread to create a bold effect.