Service Learning Log Week 4

Shanay Cogdell

WST 3015

Professor Nina Perez

March 5,2010

Activism

This week, we discussed with our community partner when we would submit our tracking sheet for service learning. Next week is our Spring Break so we will not be meeting.

Reflection

The girls in our group’s parents all work and I am sure that most cannot afford childcare for their children. Therefore, programs such as Girl Scouts are a great opportunity for them to stay entertained and their parents will not have the burden of having to pay for childcare. As stated in the Women’s Lives textbook, Childcare is a major family expense (Women’s Lives 307). A huge weight is lifted from their parents in this area but their children are not only taken care of but they can also engage in rewarding activities that will not only alleviate stress but also can be a stress reliever for the girls because of what may be going on at home.

Reciprocity

Word would never be able to describe the reward I get from working with young girls. It is truly a great opportunity for us to be able to instill basic knowledge into these young girls’ minds to better their future.

Work Cited
"Making a Home, Making a Living." Women's Lives Multicultural Perspectives. Ed. Gwyn Kirk and Margo Okazawa-Rey. 5th ed. New York: McGraw-Hill, 2010. 307. Print.