Diversity and Inclusion
Creating Social Change: A Guide for Everyday Citizens
Every person deserves the freedom to live a healthy, happy, and secure life. However, the society we live in today often makes it difficult for marginalized groups – people living in poverty, Black people, Indigenous people, people of color, women, the LGBTQIA+ community, and people living with disabilities, for exampl...
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About this course
Every person deserves the freedom to live a healthy, happy, and secure life. However, the society we live in today often makes it difficult for marginalized groups – people living in poverty, Black people, Indigenous people, people of color, women, the LGBTQIA+ community, and people living with disabilities, for example – to flourish. While the situation can feel overwhelming, we all share the responsibility of fixing what’s broken in our world. In this course, you’ll find out how you can help. First, you’ll learn how to answer the call for change, research an issue, and set goals.
Course outline
18 topics · 145 min
- 1 What Is Civic Engagement?
- 2 The Call for Change
- 3 Examine the Issue
- 4 Set Goals
- 5 Vote
- 6 Contact Your Elected Officials
- 7 Engage in Constructive Conversations
- 8 Voice Your Views Publicly
- 9 Attend a Constituent Meeting
- 10 Donate or Volunteer
- 11 Use Your Purchasing Power
- 12 Join a Protest
- 13 Empower the Next Generation
- 14 The Power of Collective Action
- 15 Your Role as an Organizer
- 16 5 Steps to Get Organized
- 17 Summary and Next Steps
- 18 Quiz
Creating Social Change: A Guide for Everyday Citizens
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