Bianca Maycock

What does accountability mean to you ? For many, accountability means taking ownership of one’s choices and the consequences that may result afterwards. This has become a debate around the topic of health. Someone doesn’t have to be a brain surgeon to realize that eating a cheeseburger and fries everyday won’t result in a six pack. However, the documentary “What the Health” shines a light on manipulation being done behind the scenes in food advertising. Now then the question changes to “how can one take accountability if they aren’t aware of all the chemicals/ ingredients in their food?” On the surface this discussion may look very black and white but there is a much bigger issue at hand here which is presented very well in this Netflix documentary. In this context, accountability goes beyond individual responsibility and extends to political and systemic levels. The documentary challenges viewers to question mass media and double check the ingredient list for their day to day meals....

 My name is Bianca and I am currently a junior at New Jersey City University. My major is in education with a co major in media arts ! My interest in literature started around the age of fourteen when I started reading books on my own that were in the realistic fiction genre. At the time, I found comfort in reading a good book where I could immerse myself in different worlds, perspectives, and emotions. I found it interesting how I grew to care about characters that were just words on a page. It taught me how captivating storytelling could be and the impact it brings. Before I found a passion for film ( hence my major) I spent a lot of free time hunting down the best books and figuring out if I agreed with other peoples opinions. I learned that every author is different and certain ways of writing are more effective than others. This semester, I hope to deepen my appreciation for literature and improve my skills that will help shape my academic and personal growth.