Social Action

Question 1

What is ‘social action’?

Answer 1

“Doing something/a behaviour to help create positive change and improve human welfare”

At individual level or contribute to group, advocate for change on larger scale to address range global inequalities.

Question 2

Name 4 ways to engage in social action

Answer 2

D - Donate
P - Purchasing power
R - Raise awareness
V - Volunteer

Question 3

Describe ‘donate’ as a way of engaging in social action including an example

Answer 3

Giving resources, usually money to fund development programs and/or provide emergency assistance

NOTE: must say what is being donated and what it is likely to be used for

Question 4

Describe ‘purchasing power’ as a way of engaging in social action including an example

Answer 4

Consumers buy products that support actions to promote social change:
- purchasing products where % of cost is donated to a cause
- purchasing products which are ethically sourced

Answer 5

Find out more about social issues and implement an awareness campaign e.g. social media, online petitions, etc. to ensure more people are aware of issues that need support.

Question 6

Describe ‘volunteering’ as a way of engaging in social action including an example

Answer 6

Giving time to assist in raising funds or helping a program (free of payment) which is designed to help improve the lives of others.

NOTE: must say what time is being used to do