Introduction
Positive social change can be one of the most significant factors in order to improve various aspects of human lives. There are various types of social change agents and each of them holds different characteristics. One of which is the ultracommitted change-maker. In definition an ultracommitted change-maker are the individuals who are dedicated in providing positive change in the society using their personal actions and philosophy (Walden University, 2013). If given the chance to be an ultracommitted change-maker, there are many things that I would like to do in order to improve the society.
Ultra-Committed Change-Maker
Based on its definition, an ultracommitted change-maker is a person who believes that it is important for them to be part of the positive social change (Walden University, 2013). In fact, these types of social change agents normally dedicate their lives in leading the society towards positive change (Walden University, 2016). If I will be an ultracommitted change-maker, the level of dedication that I will provide to for the benefit of the society’s positive change would be exceptional. I might spend almost 90% of my time looking for new ways on how to improve the society based on the identified problems. For example, there is an existing problem regarding the HIV awareness in my country. I would look into more advanced ways in spreading HIV awareness as I can see the importance of education in order to reduce the cases of HIV. Thus, I would use my technological knowledge and belief to contribute to HIV causes to help other people and rest of the society.
As a social change agent, I also believe that I should be personally involved in helping out the society even though I might be committed with something else. I will also use the knowledge that I gained from other people and pass it to the others to spread awareness.
As I can see, some of the HIV agencies in Canada have done their part in educating people about HIV awareness. In fact, there efforts were exerted in order to reach out to the people living in the remote and rural areas. I am aware that such actions are important as HIV is one of the leading medical health issues in Canada (catie.ca). Additionally, the efforts aim to correct the wrong information that was given to the public regarding the HIV issue, such as how the disease is being transmitted as well as the unsubstantiated cures and treatments to HIV.
There are different factors and considerations that must be looked at when it comes to knowing what social change is needed in a particular area. The social determinants are significant in identifying such change needed by the society. One of which is the social behavior that affects their health directly. In fact, there are mortality differences in terms of their behavior that affects their health, such as alcohol consumption, smoking, food habits, and many more (Prättälä & Puska, 2012). Therefore, if health behavior is the identified issue of the society, then I will act to change such behaviors. For example, I would use my knowledge about the effects of too much alcohol consumption and smoking to human health. I will consider visiting the remote areas that have high mortality rate due to these health behaviors. I would also help create a program that would change their health behavior, such as how to stop smoking and highlight the essence of reducing the alcohol consumption.
Conclusion
Being a social change agent may not be an easy advocacy. However, one can be a successful agent, given that there is a dedication and knowledge in helping the society. An ultracommitted change-maker can be one of the most significant social change-maker due to its characteristics and dedication to provide positive change for the benefit of the society as a whole.
References
CATIE. (n.d.). Improving Access to HIV Information in Rural Canada | CATIE - Canada's source for HIV and hepatitis C information. Retrieved from http://www.catie.ca/en/prevention/social-and-legal-issues/rural-access
Prattala, R. S., & Puska, P. (2012). Social determinants of health behaviours and social change.The European Journal of Public Health, 22(2), 166-166.
