The type of social action that has heavy involvement from governments, and large non-government organizations (NGOs), on a massive economic scale
What is the Top Down - Big Aid approach?
100
Seek radical changes across the entire society. It will generally call for a change of the dominant economic system (I.E. in North America, capitalism)
What are Revolutionary Social Movements?
100
Creating an egalitarian society based on the principles of equality and solidarity
What is the aim of Social Justice?
100
Changing your profile picture to the French Flag, in solidarity following the Paris Attacks
What is Online Social Action?
200
The use of internet forums to generate discussion, interest and awareness of social issues, as well as to show support and solidarity.
What is Online Social Action?
200
These focus on the individual, but advocate for radical change. They bring people together with similar concerns to discuss a particular problem they share and are trying to change. (Think Alcoholics Anonymous)
What are Redemptive Social Movements?
200
Social Justice is directed at the _____ ______ rather than the symptoms of social problems
What are root causes?
200
A woman builds and installs solar-powered lanterns in her home village, then teaches women around the world
What is Bottom-Up / Grassroots Social Action?
300
Where companies/businesses conduct their economic activities with an awareness of ther environmental and social impact, generally with the goal of "doing good".
What is Social Entrepreneurship?
300
These movements seek minor changes, but focus on society as a whole rather than the individual. An example would be the YMCA (Young Men's Christian Association), Salvation Army.
What are Reformative Social Movements?
300
Charities provide _______ and ________ relief to people in need.
What is temporary and immediate relief?
300
Canada sends relief aid (money, temporary workers) to Japan after they experience a devastating earthquake.
What is Top-Down Social Action?
400
Individuals who take initiative to better the world around them either through individual contributions, ingenuity, or volunteering efforts.
What is Bottom Up (Grassroots) Social Action?
400
These movements aim to effect changes at the individual level, but do so in limited ways. They target a narrow group of people and are issue driven. An example would be MADD (Mothers Against Drunk Driving)
What are Alternative Social Movements?
400
True or False: engaging in social justice is to ask whether people who are wealthy owe something to those who are poor.
What is "True"?
400
TOMS is a shoe company that promises to donate a pair of shoes to a child in need for every pair of shoes that they sell.