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 Laura Garcia

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The Importance of Voting: A Reflection on Civic Duty

Going into this election cycle, I wasn't even sure if I would vote. I was always a little insecure about my knowledge with regard to the political world and did not want to make a decision when I knew nothing about it. Social media and all conversations were filled with news about the candidates, but I had never taken the time to do extensive research on the platforms, policies, and what the leadership of each candidate could mean for the nation. It was not until being assigned this project that I was forced to delve deep into the current political environment in America. As such, this assignment required me to do extensive research and receive numerous viewpoints regarding the candidates and their policy stances. After I presented my findings, I was able to listen to the projects prepared by my classmates and got further clarification on most of the uncertainties that had been in my mind. By the end of the project, I had a better view of what the stakes were in this election, and personally, I was to be able to make informed choices on how I would be voting. That evening, I did further research, armed with a more complete understanding, and confidently exercised my democratic right. Regardless of the result of the election, I can be proud that I made a choice to vote this time.

Insights Gained from Class Presentations

Presentations from my classmates were informative on various aspects, but what mostly stuck in my mind was the presentation from Group 4 on gender equality. Before the presentation, I had the conviction that much had been achieved in terms of gender equality, though I realized challenges existed; I thought we were gradually getting there. The presentation from Group 4 opened my eyes to the significant, continued disparities that exist today.  A society with gender equality would not only be more just but one that would increase the quality of the American workforce by encouraging hiring practices centered on skills and talent rather than on gender. After all, what is important is unity irrespective of gender, race, and political affiliation, as all try to strive for a better country and world.

Personal Growth and Learning Process

This assignment has been so relevant to today's times that, upon reflection, I feel privileged to have had an opportunity to work on such a current topic. The research process was enlightening; it compelled me to critically analyze a number of issues that I might not have studied otherwise. The presentation of my findings to the class-both challenging and rewarding-provided the perfect avenue for articulating my thoughts and sharing my perspective. The election season became a focal point in our class discussions, so it sparked my interest to find out more information than what was presented in the class. Thus, I got to be more conscious of how my vote would help in building the path of our nation. I delved a little deeper into the political discourse the current election has engendered, following up on unanswered questions from presentations regarding that very issue, and reached a deeper understanding of the great gravity exerted by one vote. My commitment as an informed voter being important then deepened, and after researching the candidates and their policy stands, I decided upon and cast my vote.

Conclusion

In conclusion, this project marked the beginning of my journey into understanding American politics more deeply. The assignment really challenged me to delve into the political views on immigration for each candidate, conducting research in a way I'd never done. Presenting was a new experience, but what hit me even more was when I listened to the variety of presentations my peers had to give. These discoveries further inspired me to conduct my own research and resolutely intensified this feeling of responsibility that came with being a voter. Indeed, I had finally understood the worth of my vote in changing the future course of our nation by the end of the project.

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