Social Change

A disucsson of what is social change along with examples of social changes that have taken place in the world.

This discusses the gains and costs associated with using the Internet to promote positive social change.

Using the media to promote various causes is nothing new. This paper seeks to inform the reader as to how technology and the media are being used to inspire social change.

This paper discusses two current efforts designed to promote positive social change and contrasts these efforts with approached currently found in published literature.

The 1950's and 1960's represented great economic, civil, and social changes. This era was a time for such changes and a time of the youth.

A paper I wrote for my college African American studies professor which looks at the push in Black Studies courses for social change and whether or not it is doing what it is supposed to do.

The concept of social change is something that all types of sociological theorists try to grapple with. Yet, not every sociologist can always agree with another about the causes and results of social change.

Both Phillis Wheatley and Harriet E. Wilson contributed in some way to defining the African-American canonical voice through the theme of resistance that runs through each of their works.

Social responsibility is often passed off for "somebody else" to deal with. Here are some thoughts about the power of the individual in making a difference.

The dedication of the Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial, or Stone of Hope, was held Sunday at the National Mall in West Potomac Park in Washington, D.C. with a crowd of thousands from around the world flocking to show their support.

Annals of Social Change

On a cold, wet day 3 in Salt Lake City, the Sundance Film Festival screened two films about protest and social change.

The Blue Ridge helps innovative thinkers to take their idea to non-profit quickly and easily.

This essay will outline a definition of knowledge and how it used in society, social status given to medical knowledge and the problems of producing knowledge and then evaluate three theories produced by social scientists.

The ability of the individual to choose as this is an important economic assumption in the American society. The expectations that is not fulfilled and the negative effect it has on the organization.

Technological determinism is the principle that simplifies the relation between the cultural and social aspects of a society with the technology present in that specific society.

What is the difference between a genuine panhandler and a con man? How giving pocket change hurts the homeless.

A brief look at how the pantsuit has become a symbol of change in the roles of women and leaders.

If you work for (or with) a non-profit, this book is a must-read. Kim Klein (the editor) focuses on key problem all non-profits face: acquiring, retaining, and upgrading donors.

Americans walk around with blinders on, playing the blame game, thinking only of the negative aspects of higher gasoline prices. The reality is there are and will continue to be positive effects as a result of high gas prices.

People are social beings and tend not to do well when isolated. And it is well-established that numbers generally increase strength and productivity. This is just as true in a two-person alliance against a third party as it is in a political movement.

An overview at the causes of social change and its effects during industrialization.

Social networking sites such as MySpace are more than a haven for teenagers and predators. Some people are using the massive networks to do good, and even change the world.

Charitable web searches and distributed computing are just a few of the many ways to use your computer to create positive social change.