Blog 4 – peer review
To close off my experience within better lives I wanted to peer review a post that resonated with me and so chose Daisy’s reflection on Julia Crew’s lecture about Power.
BLOG 1: POWER (Diversity & Social Responsibility) by Daisy Easterby-Sands⋅
As I was also influenced by this lecture it felt the obvious choice and I was intrigued to gain an insight into how it affected somebody else, as well as to see how the information that we were all given may be utilized differently.
I was affected by the use of statistics included in the lecture to illuminate the writers opinion and insert undeniable facts into the reflection providing a coherent reality to the inequality of the fashion industry with every point fully supported and analyzed. The reflection is factual, further emphasizing the importance of questions that we should all be asking ourselves as consumers; such as “who holds the power?”
It can be difficult to consider such fundamental questions concerning something as all-encompassing as consumerism, but the use of quotes and figures to break down the hierarchies into something digestible and obvious really puts into perspective the inequalities that are very much rife within our culture, and highlight the real issues caused by an unjust system . The reflection is clear and concise, making excellent use of the information provided to make a jarring point on the inequality that has become standard. I am reminded of what compelled me first listening to Julia Crew’s lecture, her straightforward approach to the statistics that inform the power roles is translated through concise communication and the inclusion of cited sources. This reflection is a vivid and empathetic portrayal of an industry on the cusp of destroying itself, efficiently channeling Crew’s knowledge alongside a personal interest.
Daisy’s reflection draws an accurate summation of the information to inform a personal opinion. The reflection is as informative as the lecture and compacted to create a lasting impression.
Moving forward, Daisy reasserts the theme of power with the individual. The importance of aligning your morals with your actions is prominent, and the position of privilege that we often forget we hold as consumers is underlined. This demonstrates both a deeper impact of the lecture and a lasting understanding of the importance of responsibility; both within the industry and as individual consumers. It feels an empowering end to the series of lectures, and a suitable reaction to the information we were lucky enough to receive. Everybody will be informed independently and in different ways by the knowledge we have acquired, and this understanding of our separate roles and the consequences of our actions is a positive progression.