Advocacy for Change Worksheet
Using the Internet, research a significant person that was/is an advocate against inequality. Choose a person that has had an impact on promoting equality whether through philanthropy, civil rights, teachings, or lifestyle.
Answer the questions below on thisworksheet. List any sources used at the end of the worksheet.
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1. Introduce the person. Discuss what led him or her to become an advocate.
2. Which of the sociological views (conflict, interactionism, or functionalism) helps to explain the type of inequality being discussed?
3. Did his or her advocacy invoke a change and/or influence others? Discuss why or why not.
4. What lessons do you believe we can take away from this person and apply today?