Journal: Positive Social Change—An Evolving Perspective

As explored in the first week of this course, there is not one single definition for terms like social responsibility and social change. They are complex concepts determined by multiple factors. You may now recognize some of the key contributing factors that lead to social responsibility in action. Has your initial understanding of social responsibility and social change evolved through your work in this course?

In this last Journal Assignment, you reflect on how this course influences your overall understanding and approach to positive social change.

To prepare for this Assignment:

·         Revisit definitions of social responsibility .

·         Read Chapters 11 and 12 in the Loeb (2010) course text.

·         Reflect on the exercise in collective action represented by the Group Project. Think about the benefits collective action offers for accomplishing the goals of the Group Project. (My Group project topic is “Birth Control”)

The Assignment:

Write a 3- to 4-paragraph journal entry in which you briefly analyze the value of collective action in working toward social change.

·         Describe how your perspective has evolved or changed through this course and how you believe it will continue to evolve after the course.

·         How has this experience influenced your ability to create positive social change beyond the term of this course?

Reference:

·         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 11, “Coping With Burnout”  (pp. 287–315)

o    Chapter 12, “The Fullness of Time”  (pp. 316–353)