Week 3 Previous Submitted assignment

 Select a previously submitted assignment or discussion from the program course you’re currently taking (such as Foundations). Choose a 1-page sample from the assignment or discussion to submit for feedback. See Below... 

My vision for positive social change is a world that treats all individuals positively regardless of race, background, language, skin color, and many other factors. I need to create an environment that ensures that all individuals in a society are treated equally and given chances to be what they want to be. I look for a society that allows all its citizens to thrive and contribute positively. I envision a community full of compassion, is inclusive, and ensures that the resilience of those in society is rewarded. I look for a society that gives all a chance to speak, a community that celebrates diversity. Such a community will help members collaborate to empower others to achieve what they cannot achieve as individuals. The collaboration will ensure that citizens are empowered, have the skills and knowledge required for sustainable development, and promote equality.

My commitment is to ensure progress in education that will help in community advocacy and engagement. I focus on supporting marginalized groups, breaking down barriers, and ensuring social, economic, and environmental justice by ensuring that a pathway that leads to success in these fields is possible. I look forward to working with others to realize dignity, participation, and respect for all individuals (Green, 2024). When this is achieved, individuals can access essential economic, social, and environmental resources.

To reach this vision, I expect to be guided by inclusivity, empowerment, sustainability, collaboration, equity, and justice. Inclusivity will ensure that all voices are valued and heard, giving the underrepresented and marginalized groups a chance to be heard and participate in decision-making (Green, 2024). Empowerment will ensure that individuals from different communities have opportunities, tools, and resources to take advantage of and use for sustainable development. It is a way to achieve sustainability in a community's growth and development. Sustainability is concerned with long-term solutions for social concerns. Sustainability will also ensure that community members are committed to environmental stewardship, social well-being, and social stability.

Collaboration, equity, and social justice are other tools that will ensure I reach that vision. I intend to encourage cooperation and partnerships among stakeholders, non-profit organizations, government entities, community groups, and businesses to pull their strengths together and ensure they use the community's resources to benefit the community and achieve community goals. Equity and justice are also essential for fairness and justice in society. For such a vision to be realized, there is a need to eliminate systemic inequality and give everyone the same opportunities regardless of their circumstances and backgrounds.

References

Green, D. (2024). How change happens. Oxford University Press.