Social solidarity

the following research question: how did the tactic of freedom songs used in the Civil Rights Movement support the relational approach to social movements in its argument that individuals mobilize due to their social relationships with others? There is a lack of theoretical research in the field of academia regarding the relationship of protest songs and social movements, and their influence on collective action. Protest songs are essentially symbolic compositions that describe an issue in…

Marx outlined four components of alienation; (I) alienation from the product of labour; (ii) alienation from productive activity; (iii) alienation from the human species; and, (iv) alienation from fellow human beings. Alienation from products…. Productive activity, or the work process, is another aspect of alienation. It is traditionally highly hierarchised, routinised, segmented and seemingly meaningless. However in the very machinery and processes created by Modernity he saw a means of human…

How my Ideas about Social Justice Will Influence my Practice When it comes to social justice, I want to become an ally. In previous papers and reflection, I have acknowledged my privileges and tread lightly when defining my intentions as an ally. I believe that being an ally demands that I also recognize my power as an oppressor. I have long struggled with the idea that I am socially positioned as an oppressor in the eyes of many. This became a sort of hindrance on my ability to take action. I…

Lives Matter a social movement? This question is raised by Meyer when he writes about a social movement on page(s) 12-50. One possible answer to the question is it bring light to issues of oppression. Another possible answer to the question is Black Lives Matter reveals hidden racism. In this paper, I will argue that Black Lives Matter is an important social movement that brings light to both the issues of oppression, police brutality and the issues of hidden racism. Firstly, social movement as…

Social Problems, which argues that some social conditions are detrimental in any situation. Eitzen’s book is fueled by sociological concepts that help the reader to understand society and social problems. Nickel and Dimed, unlike Social problems because it provides a first-hand experience of the author going through the experiences of millions of Americans. Nickel and…

In my last paper I talked about the role of visual media, particularly photographs, in social movements. I wanted to stay along this theme of media, but a different subunit this time. Media as a whole interests me, from videos, to photographs, blogs etc. Books, though, are not often considered media. Upon inspection, however, in the past they have had as much effect, if not more, as other media forms. Mass marketed books have the ability to prompt critical thinking, by questioning norms and what…

Women’s march on Washington: A movement of change In his article “My Crowd Experiment: The Mob Project” by Bill Wasik the inventor of the “Flash Mob” the author writes about his thought and ideas on boredom and the desire to use technology to create social change. He makes a strong statement in describing how “heard behavior” is created by society. In reading Wasik’s article you can see his thought about the creation of groups and how individuals come to join for a common cause. Reading about…

Recently, we have seen a shift in literature from the socialization-approach to an institutional perspective when trying to explain the origins of social capital. There is an increasing recognition that the welfare state plays an important role in social capital creation. More precisely, it is argued that the capacity of citizens to establish social trust and their preparedness to engage in cooperative behavior is highly dependent on the efficiency and trustworthiness of bureaucratic…

As social workers identifying their own stories, being a great starting point in discovering personal knowledge and understanding and how this is integrated into professional knowledge, insight and experience (Cree and Davidson, 2000). Opening a safe space to challenge previously held attitudes, beliefs and values, allows for a ‘deep learning’ from one another, through dialogue. To critically reflect on different ways of knowing/other ways of seeing can be a rewarding experience. Reflecting on…

The study of human behavior and social interaction is what most consider the definition of sociology. Sociologists have identified three main perspectives; Functionalism, Conflict, and Social Interactionism. The Functionalist perspective emphasizes solidarity and stability. The perspective on Conflict focuses on the negative individuals and groups that have difficulty or go to battle with each other over resources that lead to power and wealth. Lastly, Social Interactionism is the way people…