Social Movements and Change Quiz

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Which of the following social movements is NOT mentioned as having made gains in the United States?

  • Labor rights
  • Disability rights
  • Environmental justice (correct)
  • Women’s liberation

What crucial aspect does the content suggest is important for taking charge of one's life?

  • Adopting a political identity
  • Gaining higher education
  • Networking with influential people
  • Examining personal experiences (correct)

What perspective allows individuals to recognize how social and political forces impact their lives?

  • Phenomenology
  • Critical realism
  • Social constructionism (correct)
  • Utilitarianism

What does Deborah Lee emphasize as a valuable tool for social change?

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Which of the following writers examined their own lives and extended their insights to broader contexts?

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Which issue is specifically mentioned as currently contested for people of all genders?

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What combination is essential for creating social change, according to the content?

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What does the content suggest has been a barrier to social movements making progress?

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What is necessary for creating effective strategies for social change?

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How does framing a problem influence our understanding of it?

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What role does 'vision' play in social change?

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How does the concept of identity politics contribute to social movements?

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What is a key requirement for envisioning alternatives in social change?

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Why is it important to understand multiple positionalities in social issues?

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What distinguishes identity-based politics from narrower identity politics?

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Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a necessary ingredient for social change?

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What is often recognized as a barrier to envisioning a different future?

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What does social location enable individuals to recognize?

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In public discourse, how are Asian Americans frequently portrayed?

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What can hinder deep thinking about our dreams for a future society?

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What common misconception about human nature is often challenged in social change discussions?

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Flashcards

Social Movements & Gains

Groups advocating for rights (labor, civil rights, women's, disability, LGBTQI) have achieved progress, but progress has also been countered.

Contested Issues

Issues like immigration, sexuality, reproductive choice, economic security, health care, freedom from violence, and respect are currently being argued over.

Personal Reflection for Change

Understanding your values is part of shaping your life, and examining your experience is critical.

Social Constructionism

Social and political forces influence how we live and see ourselves.

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Social Change Requires

Integrating insights, visions of solutions, and action (head, heart, hands) to create meaningful change.

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Faith as Social Change Tool

Religious beliefs can be used to motivate social action, bridging spiritual and political aspects of life.

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Examining Personal Experiences

Reflecting on personal struggles, like an eating disorder, can illuminate larger societal issues and guide change, as seen in authors like Fortune Chernik.

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Wider Perspective of Change

Analyzing personal experiences alongside broader social contexts (micro/macro-level) to drive individual and wider social change.

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Social Change Ingredients

Social change requires vision, action, and understanding the context.

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Vision for Change

A clear idea of a desired future that motivates action towards a better outcome.

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Action for Change

Taking steps to make changes, driven by the understanding of the situation.

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Intersectionality

Considering how various social identities, like race, gender, and class, intersect and affect experiences.

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Identity Politics

Politics prioritizing identity characteristics like gender, race, etc., for social change.

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Multiple Positionality

Recognizing how different social groups interact and create complex societal positions.

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Social Location

A person's social position based on various identities impacting their perspective.

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Levels of Analysis

Analyzing social situations from micro (individual) to macro (large scale) perspectives.

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Problem Framing

How a problem is described influencing solutions and who gets involved.

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Social Situation Analysis

Detailed examination of social situations, acknowledging multiple influences.

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Contextual Understanding

Crucial for effective social change; acknowledging how different circumstances influence perceptions and solutions.

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"Human Nature"

Common misconception that certain issues are inevitable and cannot be changed, limiting possible solutions.

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Identity-based Politics

Politics that combines identity with a wider view, building connections to other groups and issues, and going beyond narrow identity focus.

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Equal Opportunities

Fair chance for all, regardless of societal group; a necessary start for change, though not sufficient on its own.

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Visionary Thinking

Developing ideas about a better future and promoting those thoughts.

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Reactive Thinking

Responding to current difficulties rather than creating new solutions.

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Study Notes

Social Movements and Change

  • Gains have been made in labor rights, civil rights, women's liberation, disability rights, and LGBTQI rights, but contested issues remain concerning gender, immigration, sexuality, reproductive justice, economic security, healthcare, freedom from violence, and respect for all.
  • Conservative politicians, religious leaders, and media personalities have worked to limit or reverse these gains.

Creating Social Change

  • Examining Personal Experiences: Understanding what matters to you is key. Reflect on your struggles and experiences to identify your values and goals. Personal experience leads to deeper self-understanding and motivation for change.
  • Moving Beyond Personal Experiences: Expand your understanding into sociological, psychological, and feminist theories. Examine broader systems and social structures alongside personal stories.
  • Theoretical Insights, Visions, and Action: A combination of theoretical knowledge, alternative visions, and practical action is crucial for change. This includes understanding social constructions, analyzing situations from micro to global levels, and understanding how these levels interact.
  • Intersectional Framework: Recognizing similarities, differences, and contradictions within and between different groups and issues is crucial for effective change. Understanding privilege, disadvantage, context, and the multiple social positions held by individuals leads to stronger alliances.
  • Visioning for the Future: Clear visions of desired futures are needed to inspire and propel change. Drawing on what one values and thinking big are key elements.
  • Identity Politics and Multiple Positionality: Identity politics—centered on specific social identities (gender, age, race, ethnicity, disability, sexuality, or nationality)— can be an effective catalyst for action when combined with understanding multiple positions and contexts and focusing on connections to other issues.
  • Action: Understanding is crucial for motivating action. The understanding of identity politics is a catalyst to build connections with others and inspires change. Action should address issues on various levels (micro, meso, macro, global).

Importance of Vision and Action

  • Vision: A clear idea of the desired future is necessary; it involves identifying values to make meaningful changes.
  • Action based on Vision: Projects and movements start as dreams. It's important to imagine your vision in great detail and share it with others.

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