Audio Resource

Audio 1: Social Media Changing the Nature of Activism

Description: Michel Martin, Shelby Blakely, and Rashad Robinson discuss how social media is the changing nature of activism.

Learning Objective: 18.2: Describe key sources of social change in society.

Video Resources

Video 1: Gustave Le Bon: The Nature of Crowds

Description: This video explores the history of the study of crowds.

Learning Objective: 18.1: Apply sociological perspectives to understand characteristics and paths of social change.

Video 2: Why Do Young People Get Involved in Social Movements?

Description: This National Geographic video explores youth participation in social movements.

Learning Objective: 18.2: Describe key sources of social change in society.

Web Resource

Web 1: America’s Nonviolent Civil Rights Movement Was Considered Uncivil by Critics at the Time

Description: This Washington Post article explores about how public opinion of the civil rights movement has changed over time.

Learning Objective: 18.3: Identify different types of social movements.