Taking social action

Working to alleviate social problems.

1. Emphasis on achievable action programmes instead of idealistic theories, accomplishes social reform.

1. Because social problems are so interconnected, even well-meaning intervention creates new problems as it solves existing ones.

2. Social action often creates dependency either on the actors or the sources from which assistance is derived, such as the government.

1. Activism

1. Teaching social methodologies
2. Taking legal citizen action
3. Taking direct action
4. Social distancing

1. Researching social action
2. Promoting necessary social action
3. Organizing actions
4. Encouraging responsible citizen action

1. Unsociable
2. Inactivity
3. Action