Introduction
Social change is not the priority for some. However, through various efforts, social change is feasible. This paper will likewise discuss the importance and the feasibility of working towards social change.
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Before the course, my perspective of social change is limited simply because there was no involvement. There is little exposure to the possibilities that may be brought on by social change nor to its importance. However, after the course, I believe that my perspective of social change had evolved to a perspective with a deeper understanding. Similar to Astin A. and Astin H. (2000), I have come to understand that social change is a product of the cooperation among individuals who believe that they can affect change. This course had led me to learn that social change is not an individual effort. There is somewhat a voice inside my head, which implores me to continue learning about the things that I can do to make social changes possible. To be able to accomplish this, other people should also be engaged. I cannot make a social change possible, but I can make it more probable.
There are several ways on how to engage others in addressing a social issue. Among these ways is to serve as an example for other individuals, educating others about the relevance of an issue, and calling the attention of many through the press (Anti-Defamation League, n.d.). People should be well aware of the importance of social change for them to get truly involved and this is possible when you reach out to them and educate them. They should also see how they may help by simply demonstrating to them ways on how they could. Furthermore, volunteering, donating services and goods, and the use of social media for social change are the initial actions that one may undertake to help (Collier, 2012).
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References
Anti-Defamation League. (n.d.). 10 Ways Youth Can Engage in Activism. Retrieved April 17, 2016, from http://www.adl.org/education-outreach/curriculum-resources/c/10-ways-youth-can-engage-in.html?referrer=https://www.google.com/#.VxTJKlT428g
Astin, A. & Astin, H. (2000). Leadership Reconsidered: Engaging Higher Education in Social Change. Retrieved April 17, 2016, from http://www.naspa.org/images/uploads/kcs/SLPKC_Learning_Reconsidered.pdf
Collier, M. (2012). Why Engage in Social Change? The Christian Post. Retrieved April 17, 2016, from http://www.christianpost.com/news/why-engage-in-social-change-new-report-gives-surprising-answers-from-around-the-world-78330/
