4.2.9

Question 1

 Social action

Answer 1

actions that help to create a positive change (e.g. rallies and marches)

Question 2

Reasons why people might engage in social action include;

Answer 2

• To preserve something of historical or social value
• To eliminate discrimination
• To help those who are less fortunate than themselves. Social action raises awareness of their situation.

Question 3

Ways of Taking Social Action

Answer 3

• Volunteer their time to assist in funding or be part of a volunteer program
• Donate money to non-government organisations such as World Vision, Oxfam, Red Cross and others
• Conduct fund-raising events in school or community to support a social change project
• Show support for a social change campaign by signing online petitions, being involved in online competitions and other social media activities
• Find out more about social issues and implement awareness campaign locally or through social media outlets
• Use purchasing power to buy products that support actions to promote social change
• Lobby governments or decision makers by organising a group of people to write letters to newspapers, send emails to politicians and invite politicians to attend a community gathering to answer questions
• Organising a boycott
• Start a social enterprise activity

Question 4

Social Action and the Sustainable Development Goals

Answer 4

• Taking social action is important for the achievement of the SDGs
• If people are not aware of the problems that exist and the extent and causes of poverty, inequality and climate change, then the need for governments and decision makers to take action may not be considered a priority
• Public pressure is important to build political will
• SDGs in Action app can be downloaded onto any mobile device and provides information on how people can get involved in taking social action for each of the SDGs