Screen LibraryFrom thought to action : developing a social justice orientation /
"The book provides robust historic, cultural, and social context for social justice work, assists readers in managing the discomfort that often accompanies raised consciousness, and offer step-by-step instructions for initiating social justice campaigns and projects. The text examines the histo...
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Cognella,
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| Publisher Address: | San Diego, CA : |
| Publication Dates: | [2020] |
| Literature type: | Book |
| Language: | English |
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| Summary: |
"The book provides robust historic, cultural, and social context for social justice work, assists readers in managing the discomfort that often accompanies raised consciousness, and offer step-by-step instructions for initiating social justice campaigns and projects. The text examines the history of liberal activism in the United States, various types of activism, significant social movements, the art of dialoguing through disagreement, the importance of leadership and the risks and rewards associated with activism. An extensive list of causes is provided, along with strategies for getting involved, empowering readers to identify causes that are important to them and to take action"--Back cover. |
| Carrier Form: | xxii, 202 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| ISBN: |
9781516543380 1516543386 |
| Index Number: | HM671 |
| CLC: | D771.28 |
| Call Number: | D771.28/S224 |
| Contents: | Raised by racists and Murphy Brown -- Social justice during the19th century in the United States -- Social justice during the 20th century in the United States -- The language of experienced activists -- Personal turning points for social justice activists -- Choosing a cause and taking action -- Convincing others: considerations for dialogue -- Leadership committed to social justice -- Working in groups and building coalitions -- Risks and rewards of social justice activism. |