In order to create a social change for our planet, we need to come together even more. Climate change is actually happening and if we continue to do nothing about it or act like it doesn’t exist, we may not have a future. Our problem that is holding us back from making a social change … [Read more…]
Together Charles Duhigg and Bill Mckibben share some of the same thoughts in order to create a social change. Although they are talking about two different time periods and subjects they both come together within the power of weak ties. Reporter Charles Duhigg provides an illustration about the power of weak ties in his piece, … [Read more…]
A social change can happen through an aggressive approach or through a delicate approach. In 350.org film, Do the Math, climate activist Bill Mckibben emphasizes that in order for a change to happen, we need to “…make a little noise, be a little uncomfortable, push other people to be a little uncomfortable”(1:13). This approach that … [Read more…]
Do we need strong ties and weak ties to make a social change? I believe having both strong and weak ties, or one of the other, is essential to create a social change. Strong and weak ties don’t have to be both evident in a situation to create a change. It depends on the … [Read more…]
Social change allows us to make a change in the world or communities according to what matter most to us. Without social change we wouldn’t be where we are in today’s world. Infact without social change we could still have separation between white and black people and the LGBTQ community may not even exist. In … [Read more…]
Social change can happen through “weak ties” and through “strong ties”, depending on the phenomenon. Reporter Charles Duhigg provides an example about the benefit of “weak ties” in his piece, “From Civil Rights To Megachurches.” He writes, “The power of weak ties helps explain how a protest can expand from a group of friends into … [Read more…]
According to Charles Duhigg, “social habits are why some initiatives become world changing movements, while other fail to ignite” (87). Social habits can include friendships, “weak ties”, “strong ties”, and being involved in your community. In order to make a change you have to have people on your side to fight for what you want. … [Read more…]
One question that I came up with during class was, “why are some people unable to accept LGBTQ?”. A lot of kids in schools or even family relatives are unable to accept other people being gay or lesbian. People are still hateful and cruel to the ones that finally have the courage to come out. … [Read more…]
We all have to start somewhere if we want to heal ourselves, accept ourselves, or create compassionate communities. However, I don’t think that Safe Space Radio has the qualities to fully accomplish social cohesion, but it is the start. Safe Space Radio has the ability to start giving people courage to tell their stories, but … [Read more…]
After I watched Anne Hallward’s ted talk, I immediately felt a connection. I have felt the same “[s]hame that makes us want to hide and makes us retreat into silence and isolation” (1:00). Shame has a big impact on our mental health. Once I realized that I slowly started to share my story with people … [Read more…]
