Understanding Social Action.pptx
Understanding
Social Action
How YOU can make a difference
Lesson duration is: 60 minItems in this lesson
Understanding
Social Action
How YOU can make a difference
Session Aims
To understand the meaning of 'social action'.
To discuss why social action matters
To explore different types/examples of social action
To take steps on planning or starting to take action and making a change.
To understand the global or local impact of social action
What do you think social action means?
What is social action?
Social action is about people coming together to tackle issues that are important to them and their communities.
Social Action - GOV.UK
Why does social action matter?
Why does it matter?
Builds community
Promotes equality and justice
Empowers individuals to create change
How does social action link to British Values?
What type of social action can you think of?
Community Projects
Types of social action..
Volunteering
Fundraising
Campaigning
Raising Awareness
Can you think of any local or global impact social action has had?
💬 Examples might include things you've seen in your community, on the news, or through social media.
How can YOU take social action?
Join a club or campaign
Volunteer in your area
Share causes on social media
Start your own initiative!
Design a social awareness campaign
Learn how to raise awareness on community issues through social action.
In teams, pick a social activity that is relevant to the industry you are studying
eg...sustainability, inclusivity, mental health or homelessness (you do not have to pick a topic listed here, be creative!)
Create a mini campaign, posters or events that will engage the community and spread the word.
Feed back to the group your vision and strategies used
If you decided to embark on a social action project, these are ways that you could measure the impact: by gathering feedback, getting testimonials or asking people to complete simple surveys.
How many people did you reach?
What changed because of your action?
What feedback did you get?
What did you learn?
Reflection & Discussion
What is one thing you can take away from this session?
How do you feel about taking social action?
Can small actions really make a big difference?
Summary...
✅ Social action = making positive change
✅ It can be local or global
✅ Everyone has the power to make a difference
Useful Resources
Social Action - GOV.UK
Volunteering | Essex County Council
EmpowHER-Social-Action-Resource.pdf
EmpowHER-Social-Action-Resource.pdf
Social Action - Young Citizens
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