social action

Question 1

what is social action

Answer 1

doing something/behaviors to help create positive change and improve human welfare

Question 2

examples of social action

Answer 2

DPRV
- donate
- purchasing power
- raise awareness
- volunteer

Question 3

why engage in social action

Answer 3

• bc social action tends to focus on minority who may be ignored/discriminated against
• bc social action raises awareness of unfortunate situations and potential damage to env/comm

Question 4

examples of each

Answer 4

d - dontate to NGOs and money can be used to provide microfinance loans to help women start businesses

p - purchasing env. friendly products like biodegradable coddee cups to maintian biodiversity

r - online petitions and demonstrations and speakers at schools

v - teaching english at FIji and and building toilets or houses and op shop/soup kitchens