What Can We Do?Allan G. Johnson

Dana Lyon & Julie Duffy

Goals

One will be able to understand the importance of striving to make a social change.

One will understand why social changes should be made.

One will be able to indentify social change movements.

One will be able to know ways the could impact social change movements and how they can make differences in their daily lives.

Lesson plan

Day one Watch two video clips about topic of social

change Discussion questions

Day Two Read additional article Discussion questions on article Return to previous day’s discussion questions

(if time allows)

Items need for presentation

Glog Copies of article Power point

Discussion questions

What is the sociologically significant about the Johnson article? Why do sociologist care about social change? Attempting to change sociology related

problems Changes for social institutions Ex. Race&

gender

What is Johnson's main point in writing this article? Does he have his own agenda? If so how does this agenda affect what he writes?

What steps does John argue we must take to end oppression?

What are examples of oppression and privilege you see in your daily life? How could you positively change theses situations?

Do you believe in making social change? If so what are the benefits to social change?

Article questions

What is the meaning of this quote? “we cannot create that other world, that world where many worlds fit, unless we first create another classroom”

How did the students attempt to make social change and what are your impression of it? Do you think it made an impact?