From Thought to Action: Developing a Social Justice Orientation

From Thought to Action: Developing a Social Justice Orientation by Sanford, Amy Aldridge. paperback edition. ISBN: 9781516543380.

From Thought to Action: Developing a Social Justice Orientation empowers readers to successfully navigate their individual social justice journeys and channel their increased consciousness into activism. The book provides robust historic, cultural, and social context for social justice work, assists readers in managing the discomfort that often accompanies raised consciousness, and offers step-by-step instructions for initiating social justice campaigns and projects. The text examines the history of liberal activism in the United States, various types of activism, significant social movements, the art of dialoguing through disagreement, the importance of leadership, and the risks and rewards associated with activism. Readers learn about the challenges and successes of activists past and present, and are encouraged to recognize the struggles and achievements that define their own journeys. An extensive list of causes is provided, along with strategies for getting involved, empowering readers to identify causes that are important to them and to take action. Chapters: Raised by Racists and Murphy Brown Social Justice During the 19th Century in the United States Social Justice During the 20th Century in the United States The Language of Experienced Activists Personal Turning Points for Social Justice Activists Choosing a Cause and Taking Action Convincing Others: Considerations for Dialogue Leadership Committed to Social Justice Working in Groups and Building Coalitions Risks and Rewards of Social Justice Activism