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Social Change: Home

Resources for people/organizations/movements that take a stand on societal injustice.

Databases

Opposing Viewpoints and Global Issues can be searched by entering search term or selecting Browse Topics for listing of popular topics.

Use Biography in Context to search for people such as Edward Snowdon or Malala Yousafzai.

Use Powersearch to access a broader range of results.  Use filters such as Reference to access a variety of resources.

Getting the best on the Web

Many organizations and individuals  involved in social reform maintain informational websites. These can be useful sources of information regarding the history, background,mission and methods used for social change. Wikipedia articles can provide a general overview and offer links to related websites.  Always verify information found on Wikipedia with additional credible sources. Mainstream news sources such as CNN, The New York Times, Newsweek,  etc. may also be good sources for reliable information.

Google Web Search

eBooks

GVRL eBooks is useful for backgound on many topics, including organic foods, animal rights,occupy wall street, mindfulness etc.

Use table of contents or search to locate social movements. This resource provides background and historical overview of a variety of social movements in the United States.