alejandro's local context:
This issue connects to Chicago and the larger U.S. because we have billboards with advertisements that show skinny flawless models and huge buff men so everywhere you go no matter where you are, the issue of body image will always be there to try and persuade you that what you see on that billboard is close to what “perfect” looks like. To think globally is to consider the people all over the world that are suffering from this issue, people all across the world could be suffering for eating disorders or from low self-esteem. To act locally means to address this issue locally with people nearby. Acting locally could mean getting a group of people who are struggling with these issues and trying to boost the confidence of one another as a way to end this issue. For example, there is an organization by the name of “The Body Positive” where people can go and get together to discuss how they feel about their body and how they can overcome the lack of confidence they have, this program is for both the youth and adults.