To prepare for this Discussion:
• Review the Goldberg, Ling, and Gladwell articles for insight into lessons learned in social movements of the past.
• Think about historical social movements that have had a direct impact on your life. Reflect on what laws or social norms have been challenged, upheld, or changed, allowing for an improved quality of life for you.
• Consider your perspective on the elements of historical social movements that have particular relevance today.
• Bear in mind the strategies used by historical social movements and how they have built momentum to today’s movements.
Post an explanation of the factors that contribute to the success of social movements.
In what ways can you pattern socially responsible action today after successful movements of the past?
What factors have changed over time and thus necessitate some differences in approach?
**Support your assertions by making at least two references, in proper APA format, to your course readings.
IMPORTANT INTRUCTIONS:
NO LONG INTRODUCTION.
PAPER MUST HAVE 2 SIGNIFICANT PARAGRAPHS
FOCUS ON QUESTIONS ASKED
Required Resources
• Loeb, P. R. (2010). Soul of a citizen: Living with conviction in challenging times (Rev. ed.). New York, NY: St. Martin’s Griffin.
o Chapter 2, “We Don’t Have to Be Saints” (pp. 42–63)
• Scalet, S. & Arthur, J. (Eds.) (n.d.). Morality and moral controversies: Readings in moral, social, and political philosophy (9th ed.). Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson.
o Part II, “Life and Death” (pp. 123–336)
o Part III, “Personal Relationships” (pp. 337–398)
o Part IV, “Political, Social, and Economic Relationships” (pp. 399–450)
• Gladwell, M. (2010). Small change. The New Yorker, 86(30), 42–49.
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• Goldberg, R. A. (2010). The challenge of change: Social movements as non-state actors. Utah Law Review, (1), 65–79.
• Ling, P. (1998). Martin Luther King’s half-forgotten dream. History Today, 48(4), 17–22.
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