Consider the personal stories Loeb (2010)in Soul of a Citizen has shared about Virginia Ramirez, Julius Davis, and Alison Smith. Ramirez was enraged when an elderly woman died because her home did not have heat; Davis was awakened from discouragement after accidental exposure to a Malcolm X speech; and Smith witnessed unethical environmental practices in her neighborhood.

Each event sparked something in these individuals to move them from emotion to action. As you reflect on these stories and on your own experiences, pay attention to what sets apart the people who talk about things they care about and the people who act on them.

Moreover, while it is one thing to take action one time, what goes into making sure that such socially responsible actions continue? This week, you explore social issues that become social movements, and examine the factors that contribute to a social movement's sustainability.

You also conduct further research on your social issue topic, and write a literature review focused on potential solutions to this issue. Learning Objectives Students will:

Analyze commonalities in implementing social movements

Analyze the sustainability of social movements

Analyze multiple perspectives on a topic

Write a literature review