Tag: Social Activism

Sociology for Social Activism

Dr Dan Brook is a lecturer in sociology and politics at San Jose State University in the United States, and he is also involved with several social activism communities outside of his academic work. This includes support of social causes such as vegetarianism, anti-smoking… Continue Reading “Sociology for Social Activism”

Please consider taking action against SOPA

  The United States SOPA (Stop Online Piracy Act) and PIPA (Protect Intellectual Property Act) will have a profoundly negative effect on online social networks if they go through. As Wikipedia describes it, the proposed legislation will not achieve the goal of stopping online… Continue Reading “Please consider taking action against SOPA”

Get Informed and Get Involved in the United Nations Say No to Gender Violence Campaign

The United Nations has launched its latest campaign, 16 Days of Activism Against Gender Violence. This year also marks the 15 year anniversary of the United Nations Trust Fund to End violence. The United Nations reports thatĀ up to 70% of women and girls will… Continue Reading “Get Informed and Get Involved in the United Nations Say No to Gender Violence Campaign”