Motivation to Teach Social Action:
Plan to teach a course on community organizing/social action
Course Description:
Fighting Back: Designing Resistance for Democratic Backsliding
In an era marked by deep political polarization, the weakening of our social institutions, and widespread concerns over democratic backsliding in the United States, how do ordinary people resist the erosion oftheir rights and power? Explore the historical roots, methodological tools, sociological frameworks, strategies, and practices of community organizing as a catalyst for creating social change.
Taught By:
Gina Finelli
Professor & Chair, Sociology
Sociology, Anthropology & Geography
Anne Arundel Community College
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