How+to+create+a+change+in+society

For your last unit in this course, you are going to learn about theories on how to create social change. [|Reading for Social Change: Ch 18]

Guiding Questions: 1. What are the theories of collective action? How does each theory lead to collective social change? 2. What types of social movements exist and which work the best in creating social change? 3. To what extent have previous methods of enacting social change proven effective? What are the problems with past methods of enacting social change? 4. How can sociology change the world?


 * [|Creating Social Change Presentation]**
 * [|Key]**


 * Documentary Project:** Your final project will be to watch a documentary about social change and explain what is suggested as a method of addressing social problems.

1. Choose a documentary that addresses social change. [|This site has a list of many social change documentaries] 2. Watch the documentary and take note of the following: 1. What are the theories of collective action? How does each theory lead to collective social change? 2. What types of social movements exist and which work the best in creating social change? 3. To what extent have previous methods of enacting social change proven effective? What are the problems with past methods of enacting social change? 4. How can sociology change the world?
 * Directions:**
 * - the issue being addressed and where it is a problem **
 * - aspects of society that have caused the problem**
 * - suggestions for fixing the problems**
 * -What are your personal views on the issue? Do you believe the solution suggested will work?**
 * (Note: if no solution is offered, you must come up with your own idea)**
 * - how does this film address the guiding questions for the unit: **

3. Once you have answered all of the above questions, you will create a prezi to present your findings to the class.

[|Rubric]