Understanding Social Action
Social action involves identifying a problem or injustice and working toward solutions.
Focuses on creating change that promoting justice, equity, and community well-being. Requires passion, research, and advocacy.
Getting Started
Ask
yourself: What is a problem in society that I feel is unjust? What are my passions? What matters to me?
Community oriented topics
How does my project relate to justice and equity?
Sustainable Development Goals
Race relations-
Enviornmental
Helping with climate change, learning how to be sustainable with materials
Gender: equal rights researching policy changes advancing understanding of marginalized races organizing an Asian American Culture fair Book drive featuring stories from Black authors
Equality
Example TOPICS
Brainstorming
After looking over the examples, write down any and all topic ideas you have! The most important thing to consider is that this is YOUR project, so it should be meaningful to you. After you have written down at least 5 issues, narrow it down...
A GOOD TOPIC IS...
Scaleable-
A good topic can start small and grow larger. You should be able to begin with something manageable at the local level and then involve other schools, cities, states, etc.
3 Thelargerthepotentialimpact,themoremeaningfulyourwork willbe.Youwantaqualityimpactthatyoucanleavebehindontheworld.How manypeoplewillthisaffect?Howimportantisthisproblem? 2
High Impact-
Engaging-
youwanttospreadthewordofyourcommunityprojectaswellas collaboratewithothersfurtherdownthelinesoyouwantittobeexcitingand appealing.
This can be difficult to come up with, but keep in mind ...
You do NOT have to solve this problem entirely! For example, no one expects you to end world hunger on your own.
Don’t get too caught up in trying to find the “perfect” topic: just find an issue, and stick to it! You got this!
Research
Social change begins with understanding the problem and research helps you find the best strategies for action. A well-researched cause is more likely to lead to high-impact results. Look for statistics from credible sources to support your topic!
Begin researching your identified societal problem!