Chapter 13, Organizing and Changing Systems Video Solutions, An Introduction to Human Services: Policy and Practice

Problem 1

George Bernard Shaw, a social critic of his times, is reported to have said that only unreasonable people will not accept the world as it is and, therefore, all change depends on "unreasonable people." How do you feel about that statement? Does it make sense to you? Would you feel comfortable in the role of "an unreasonable person"? Can you think of some famous people who might fit that description?

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Problem 2

What kind of change efforts have you been involved in within your own hometown or on your college campus? Who started them, what techniques did they use, and how did the effort work out? Remember that these change efforts need not be major campaigns. If you can't think of any change efforts in your own experiences, what kind of change efforts have you heard of or seen in your community or on your college campus? Have you seen or read about any groups that asserted their position for or against a woman's right to an abortion or for or against gun control? What kind of tactics did they use to influence the public or legislators?

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Problem 3

Is there any form of student governance on your campus? Where would you go to find the sources of power that might be able to change a rule or regulation that you feel is unfair or not fairly implemented?

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Problem 4

Who were your first teachers? What lessons did they leave with you?

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