Everyone knows about Occupy movement, but nobody knows who started it. Micah M. White, is a cofounder of Occupy Wall Street, was also a prominent leader in the movement. White was a successful organizer and agent of change because of his contributions to the movement, personal background, and his consciousness of self.
Micah M. White had major contributions to the movement’s progression with gaining followers as well shedding light onto income inequality. Micah White was the co-creator and organizer with Kalle Lasn (Schwartz, 2015). With the help of Lasn and the Adbusters magazine, the partners jumpstarted the movement with people who were already aware of the issue at hand, and were not afraid to move forward to a more public stance. This …show more content…
Creating this website opened the movement with people other than readers of Abdusters, which created a more universal and diverse group of participants. This website allowed people with conversing with Lasn, together they both decided on date of the movement (“Read”).
Micah White developed a consciousness of earlier in his life than most people. For example, White is Bi-racial (Caucasian and African American) (Schwartz, 2015). White has stated that he does not feel like he fit into either category. This shows that he is culturally aware and competent. Having this type of attitude to allow him to understand his cultural as well as other people’s cultures.
Also, White had many one-man campaigns against authority in public school system. By standing up for what he believed in at such a young age, he could identify one of his many strengths, which is being vocal about issues he cares about. For example, in middle school, he refused to stand for the Pledge of Allegiance (Schwartz, 2015). Additionally, in high school, White founded an atheist club after his principal disapproved …show more content…
The movement provided a safe space, where everyone’s voice can be considered and heard through participatory democracy. The Occupy Movement also gave a home and a family to the homeless. In addition, it allowed for people who would not even think about interacting with each other, a common ground to speak on a topic everyone is affected by (Influencer: Occupy Wall Street, 2011).
I believe that was very effective in domestic and international politics. Unfortunately, there was not any systematic change in government in result of the Occupy movement. There was a vast amount of news coverage through television and the Internet within eighty-two countries. The movement was immense and everyone with a television, computer, or smartphone knew about it.
The Occupy movement’s use of participatory democracy allowed followers allowed two-way communication with their organizers (Influencer: Occupy Wall Street, 2011). By listening to understand others, one will “learn about the thoughts, beliefs, and values of others (Two Leadership Styles and Their Elements).” Using this form of decision making allowed everyone to be involved in the decision-making process for the
Micah M. White had major contributions to the movement’s progression with gaining followers as well shedding light onto income inequality. Micah White was the co-creator and organizer with Kalle Lasn (Schwartz, 2015). With the help of Lasn and the Adbusters magazine, the partners jumpstarted the movement with people who were already aware of the issue at hand, and were not afraid to move forward to a more public stance. This …show more content…
Creating this website opened the movement with people other than readers of Abdusters, which created a more universal and diverse group of participants. This website allowed people with conversing with Lasn, together they both decided on date of the movement (“Read”).
Micah White developed a consciousness of earlier in his life than most people. For example, White is Bi-racial (Caucasian and African American) (Schwartz, 2015). White has stated that he does not feel like he fit into either category. This shows that he is culturally aware and competent. Having this type of attitude to allow him to understand his cultural as well as other people’s cultures.
Also, White had many one-man campaigns against authority in public school system. By standing up for what he believed in at such a young age, he could identify one of his many strengths, which is being vocal about issues he cares about. For example, in middle school, he refused to stand for the Pledge of Allegiance (Schwartz, 2015). Additionally, in high school, White founded an atheist club after his principal disapproved …show more content…
The movement provided a safe space, where everyone’s voice can be considered and heard through participatory democracy. The Occupy Movement also gave a home and a family to the homeless. In addition, it allowed for people who would not even think about interacting with each other, a common ground to speak on a topic everyone is affected by (Influencer: Occupy Wall Street, 2011).
I believe that was very effective in domestic and international politics. Unfortunately, there was not any systematic change in government in result of the Occupy movement. There was a vast amount of news coverage through television and the Internet within eighty-two countries. The movement was immense and everyone with a television, computer, or smartphone knew about it.
The Occupy movement’s use of participatory democracy allowed followers allowed two-way communication with their organizers (Influencer: Occupy Wall Street, 2011). By listening to understand others, one will “learn about the thoughts, beliefs, and values of others (Two Leadership Styles and Their Elements).” Using this form of decision making allowed everyone to be involved in the decision-making process for the