Thoroughly define the concept of social movements and describe how social movements can serve as an important linkage mechanism between the people and the government of the United States
Based on your viewing of the “PBS American Portrait: I Rise”Links to an external site. video, briefly describe and provide an example of some of the diverse forms that social movements can take. Based on your analysis, is it reasonable to argue that there are a significant number of people in the US (especially younger persons) that are actively engaged in social movements without actually realizing that they are doing so? Explain.
Can you think of an example from your own life of activities that you regularly engage in that could be described as being participation in a social movement?
If yes, briefly describe your activities and how they fit the definition of a social movement
If no, briefly describe any political, social, economic or community issue that you feel sufficiently passionate about that might cause you to take action as part of a social movement. What might your action look like?