Understanding Social Change Concepts

What is the primary goal of an activist?

• To maintain the status quo

• To bring about social change

• To profit from social issues

• To work exclusively in legal settings

Who is an advocate?

• Someone who donates to charity to support those in need

• An individual who speaks on behalf of others experiencing inequality

• A person who only participates in online activism

• A member of a grassroots movement

What is the role of an ally?

• To lead social movements against injustices that affect them

• To support struggles for equality without belonging to the marginalized group

• To oppose social justice initiatives

• To provide financial aid to activists who are part of marginalized groups

What does the term "backlash" refer to?

• A positive response to social change brought by activists

• A strong negative reaction by a large number of people to societal changes

• A legal action against activists in a grassroots movement

• A financial contribution to a cause

What is the primary focus of charity?

• To create long-term social change

• To provide aid to those in need

• To promote online activism

• To organise protests

What is another term for online activism?

• Grassroots activism

• Clicktivism/Hashtag Activism

• Legal advocacy

• Social movement

What does collective action involve?

• Individual efforts towards personal goals

• Organised group action towards a common goal

• Online petitions only

• Financial donations to charities

What characterises a grassroots movement?

• Top-down approach to social change

• Involvement of community members at the local level

• Exclusive reliance on online platforms

• Focus on legal reforms only through clictivism

What is the aim of social action?

• To create a better society

• To maintain existing social structures

• To discourage social reform

• To focus solely on economic growth

What does social justice strive to achieve?

• Economic prosperity for a select few

• Full and equal participation of all groups in society

• Maintenance of current social hierarchies

• Legal reforms without addressing root causes