Sephora Jean Reflection 2

 Sephora Jean

11/14/2022

SPC2608

Blog Post #2


First off I just want to say each group did an excellent job with all of there presentations. But In group 2 Gabrielle did an awesome job of explaining why immigrants leave their countries. In her presentation I learned that Every day, all over the world, people make one of the most difficult decisions in their lives: to leave their homes in search of a safer, better life. Also that there are many reasons why people around the globe seek to rebuild their lives in a different country. Some people leave home to get a job or an education. Others are forced to flee persecution or human rights violations such as torture. Millions flee from armed conflicts or other crises or violence. Some no longer feel safe and might have been targeted just because of who they are or what they do or believe – for example, for their ethnicity, religion, sexuality or political opinions. These journeys, which all start with the hope for a better future, can also be full of danger and fear. Some people risk falling prey to human trafficking and other forms of exploitation. Some are detained by the authorities as soon as they arrive in a new country. Once they’re settling in and start building a new life, many face daily racism, xenophobia and discrimination.


In group 1 the topic was COVID-19 and I think each an every single member did a great job explaining the affects of COVID-19. Across a wide range of metrics, large shares of people are experiencing hardship. Data for the most recent period, March 2 – March 14, 2022, show that More than one in eight adults (13.6%) reported that they or someone in their household had experienced a loss of employment income in the past four week, and more than six in ten (61.3%) of adults reported at least a little difficulty paying for usual household expenses in the past 7 days, and 31.8% used credit cards or loans to meet household spending needs. Over the course of the pandemic, millions have lost jobs or income and have faced difficulty paying for expenses including basic needs like food and housing. These social and economic challenges affect people's health and well-being.

In group 3 which is my group. I learned so much about the history's of gun laws in different countries. I really enjoyed Romeries presentation about France gun laws. I was shocked when she. Mentioned that Unlike in the United States, there is no right to bear arms in France. To own a gun, you first need to acquire a hunting or sporting licence, and this has to be regularly renewed and requires a psychological evaluation. No civilian may carry any weapons in a public place. A special form allows a civilian to apply for a 1-year carry license, which allows them to carry a handgun and a maximum of 50 rounds if they are "exposed to exceptional risks to their life". In practice, such authorizations are rare. Another presentation I enjoyed about federal gun laws in the United States by Samantha. She explained how weak the gun laws are in the United States The United States is a major manufacturer and a leading exporter of firearms, legally exporting an average of 298,000 guns each year.3 However, many of the same gaps and weaknesses in U.S. gun laws that contribute to illegal gun trafficking domestically likewise contribute to the illegal trafficking of guns from the United States to nearby nations.

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