Social Change
What movement protested police brutality?
Black lives matter
What major recession was the U.S hit by in 2007?
The Great Recession
this health crisis int he early 2000s led to many Americans to focus on dieting
Obesity epidemic
what movement gave victims a voice against sexual harassment and assault
The me too movement
What percent did the top 1% make in the late 2000's, leading up to The Great Recession? (Between 10-20%)
16%
What was the main goal of diets used in the early 2000s
weight loss
what were the main methods people used nationwide to demand social change?
Protests
from 2009-2011 these declined for 3 years
household income
this popular diet cut carbs to help burn body fat instead
the Atkins diet
What 2 common issues are still seen in workplaces and schools today?
racial discrimination and sexual harassment
by 2011 these people earned 16% of the nations income
the top 1%
This was major reason people criticized low carb diets like the Atkins diet
lack of essential food food groups
this case became a symbol for racial injustice after he died during a police arrest in 2020
George Floyd
shortages in this field were notable in the 2000s, especially skilled workers
IT professionals
this trend included dieting, botox, and plastic surgery to improve appearance
weight loss culture (beauty/appearance culture)