Julissa Liang, Period 8, 5/9/22

JULISSA LIANG

PERIOD 8

BLOG #4

5/9/22

Many issues are gradually arising during this vulnerable time - especially with the increase of gun violence along with mothers and families who cannot feed their babies due to a nationwide shortage of formula. Coincidentally, there is a risk for all women in losing substantive control over their own bodies. It would be nearly impossible to tackle these issues without maintaining the level of urgency for change in a brief blog post. However, I do see a noticeable similarity between all of these issues of inequity and overall imbalance of societal power. We, as Americans, continue to seek action - demanding for focus on safety, liberty, and change. Regardless of our voices being shown through many forms of media and protest, there has not been any significant change. It leaves us hopeless and most of all, powerless - even though we are told repeatedly that our voice is power.

As a student, co-worker, daughter, granddaughter, sister, and simply a child, I feel vulnerable. Why am I tense, when I enter the doors of a subway station? Why do I have receipts piling up of Ubers I’ve taken in the past few months? Why do I carry pepper spray? Why do I coordinate a second outfit for when it’s nighttime? As I’ve grown older, I’ve only become more aware of the insanities of the world; I miss being the oblivious child that I once was. How many more lives will be sacrificed before we can finally feel secure in our own homes, schools, churches, subways, and buses? 

Going back to our lesson on “Interview with a Vampire,” it really shows the imbalance of power prevalent in our society. Those who have a distinct higher power will always maintain authority because so many people are oblivious to the power struggle, and most of all, so many people fear change.