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I believe that not only can individuals make a difference in their every day to day life such as trying to live sustainably with a plant-based diet or eco-friendly alternative products but as a whole, can band together to make action happen. For instance, petitions can display the vast belief and desire for change from a collective community. Furthermore, one individual may only be able to raise $100 themselves but as a collective, can contribute even millions of dollars to a cause. Therefore, the role of individuals relates to how we interact with each other and create change as a whole.

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There definitely is a point in protesting. Through protesting individuals can display their disapproval with the way in which the society they live is run. It is true that many protests do not result in actual change, although I do not believe that this means there is no use in protesting. Protesting are important to the survival of democracy and can in certain cases become actual change. Thus, protesting is a crucial and important part of change.

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https://open.spotify.com/track/6KYVWcOQWm7JrlsPMkrkNi?si=Z6pRdE28RRaORGGXDP43lQ

https://open.spotify.com/track/3gJDgenxLephg09x86IxPs?si=qb32mNGZT62IYs0_VAnTYQ

This album is about racial stereotyping and deep rooted systemic racism that is alive in America. It was an album that had widespread influence in America and globally since its drop in 2017.

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Although it is hard for individuals to make major changes in the world, small practices certainly contribute to change overall. Every decision we make and every activity we participate in has an effect some where in the world. These small but meaningful decisions include how we spend our money, who we choose to look after our money, donate to charities, donate blood, register to be an organ donor, volunteer where you can whether that is for your community or internationally. Essentially, the population of the world is what makes it up, so each individual is key to changing it.

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To me, when I read this question, I think of issues that large groups of people become passionate about which leads them to create awareness, protest etc. Awareness is a strong way to involve other individuals and social media is by far the most used way to spread awareness. When this awareness is reached to other individuals, they may band together to create dedicated groups and protests. This is one aspect that can drive change in societies.

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As illustrated in the readings for this week, there are unfortunately many examples of mass protests that have resulted in outcomes bringing minimal change from those in power. It can be hard to see that protests are really that effective at all. However, protesting is an important way to express public thoughts in demanding change, how else would governments understand individual's serious concerns? I think we can spread awareness and write to our leaders all we like but protesting turns this into physical force and although not always, protests can grasp the attention of many important leaders and powerful people.

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I would chose a campaign that focused on climate action as I believe this is a huge crisis which simply doesn't get treated like one by world leaders.

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I believe that protesting has an important role in demonstrating to institutions such as the courts or government that society as whole as a belief that they which to be enacted through change, legislature or reform. It can bring light to issues that may be silent and through disruption or vocal outpour of support, can show social values. However, protesting only does so much and there needs to be further action beyond demonstrations. For instance, donating money, trying to implement change in smaller communities such as schools or workplaces and attempting to speak out about it in close circles such as within family and friends is also important to distributing knowledge and awareness.

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Sometimes change in society is slow, as old, traditional institutions such as the legal system can be slow to adapt to social values. For instance, it took a long time for the Australian legal system to legalise gay marriage. Therefore, there needs to be continuous, active support by groups and by society as a whole for action to happen. Without sustained action, ruling institutions may believe there isn't an issue or it isn't an urgent matter.

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I would choose a campaign to focus on women of colour and the intersectionality between racism and sexism. I believe various movements like the Stop Asian Hate, Black Lives Matter and the suffragette movement all delve into this issue but a separate campaign could help further highlight this issue.

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The one campaign that I would throw myself behind would be an over hall of how the criminal justice system functions. Between the overrepresentation of Indigenous Australians in courts, lack of accommodation in the court room for ATSI and immigrants in terms of language barriers, to the high rates of recidivism, there is a lot to address in order to better improve the cjs and people's trust in it.

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Change often occurs when the views and values of society progress or change as time goes on. The law is often referred to codified morality, meant to reflect what the society thinks is moral or just at the time (though, the law is often lacking or trailing behind ever-changing societal values, and often plays catchup).

Care, compassion and safety are values that are more important to us now than they have been in the past, as well as judging right and wrong rising steadily; people in our day and change could be more open to progressive change, for example.

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While protest has the benefit of putting pressure on governments or companies into enacting policy wanted by a group or community, there is only so much that they can do. Governments and companies are not required to enact the policy demanded by the community or group that is protesting, and can simply ignore the protests should they be smaller in nature or do not effect the bottom line too significantly. I would argue that protests, petitions and other actions that place pressure on the government/companies enacting bad policy still be paired with direct action(s), such as changing the behaviours of a local community.

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Individuals can change societal structures through changes to behaviours and what businesses or products that support/purchase. For example, recycling, using public transport, having more plant-based meals and limiting the amount of products purchased by or through large corporations are all things that people can do that an individual level that limit emission levels and limit the effects of climate change. However, I am quite cynical and want to highlight that individual action is much more effective if done collectively.

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Taking responsibility and remaining motivated and aware:  By Dhaiwi R  

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Taking responsibility and remaining motivated and aware:  By Dhaiwi R  

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I believe that people have the power and that they are capable of changing the society in which they live in whether they are aware of it or not. Furthermore, I think that people must voice their opinions and not be afraid to make a positive difference. By voicing our opinions we can make a difference in the world in which we live in. The term “outspoken” is a word with mostly negative connotations as it poses a danger or a risk to our society and a person who is outspoken is perceived as a threat. However, I believe that being outspoken is good and beneficial in many ways as long as it is done in a sensible and constructive manner. I also think that as people get older and develop a sense of familiarity with the society they feel discouraged and unmotivated to make any difference at all. A prominent example is of this is the Fridays for Future movement and the climate change strikes. Older people feel that the economy is of far greater importance than the health of the world we live in as they also feel that climate change is too big of a challenge to tackle and face. Therefore, a role that individuals have in changing the world is taking responsibility for their actions and being concerned and sensitive to the environment that they live in and all the problems that must be fixed.

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Protesting is fundamental for change. As asserted in the article called: “Is There Any Point to Protesting?” – Change arrives “through mainstream power”. Therefore, it recognises the influence of protesting and the effect of it in changing the policies and politics of our society. Through demonstrations we are able to act together to create a world which is aligned with our beliefs and values and one that we envision for ourselves.

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Change beings from an idea or belief that something must change in order to be better or more effective. I think change begins by reflection and awareness that something must change, it also takes strength, courage and action to create change. One example is Greta Thunberg who wanted to create change as she realised that not enough was being done by governments globally to tackle and eliminate climate change and global warming. Therefore, I believe it takes a strong individual who has an idea or belief who is willing to take action and voice their opinions to create and drive powerful change. I also think of the analogy of a seed when I think of change as seeds are small but as they grow they become big and powerful much like many movements around the world.

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Global Forest and land conservation: By Dhaiwi R

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Global Forest and land conservation: By Dhaiwi R

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I would campaign to preserve forest land globally. Forests and trees are being cut every day and I believe that we have a responsibility to stop it from continuing. The fires in the Amazon rainforest is devastating to me as our existence is being sacrificed for short term economic benefits by selfish individuals. Furthermore, I would call for immediate global action to stop further destruction and to preserve and protect the remaining forests which serve as a livelihood for millions of animals and species.

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Power to the people by John Lennon about social activism and the power people have to create change.

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I fully think protesting is important for creating unity within a community or group where people who share the same views can feel they are putting it into action. Protest necessarily aren't just for making changing but are to call upon government officials to initiate change within the government and push a new mindset or take on issues, they are protesting.

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 keeping active and not giving up (molly)

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 keeping active and not giving up (molly)

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The role individuals have in changing the world is staying motivating and passionate in seeing change implemented eventually. This may be a struggle as creating change is often seen as an impossible task, but I think staying consistent and actively engaging in forms/petitioning for change is vital. Without the strength of us individuals who will fight? the government wont for sure.

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A campaign I would get behind to help and create change in this world would be anything to do with racism. As I think it is a overbearing problem we face today and is the change needed first which will then lead to more change in people's views and morals. It is necessary to protest for anti-racism to break down very old and twisted views of some races being more superior or inferior. Overall I would get behind anything that i supported and am passionate about, as there are so many areas that need work done in. I would also love to be behind a campaign of peace and spreading love as I think it is a important message that is not commonly practiced by many living today.

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This was hard to answer I found, but I see change is driven or prompt by years or long-periods of time where groups of people protest or campaign for this change till the change is made. I think it is people's heart and passions as individuals that really drives the promotion of change as they are very strong and willing to fight for it!.

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'Treaty' released in 1991 by an Aboriginal artist Yothu Yindi. This song was written as protest for Aboriginals to receive the treaty that was promised but never received.

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A.B original are also a Aboriginal Indigenous band who uses music as a way to speak on their issues and struggles. Song January 26th and Dumb things ft. Paul Kelly are two examples of their work.

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A.B. Original - January 26 (Official Video)

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The role individuals play in changing the world should be something more openly spoken about. The passion of an individual can be a weakness of another, shows the community, society, nation and world that these are the particular things individuals care about and want something done about it.

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In the New Yorker it states that things like protests and marches are "folk politics". In grounds of protesting it is usually when individuals or groups believe change needs to happen or that they may feel as if they are a minority and want their voices to be heard.

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What prompts or drives change within societies depends on the society. I found it a bit difficult to appropriately answer this question as "change" definitely don't occur over night. Awareness, protests and marches can and do drive/prompt change within societies as it shows the government/community/nation what the people want and need. Things that need to be changed within a set of laws or rules.

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I would get behind the pacific climate warriors in march for climate change. The #STOPADANI movement is a hashtag used to stop adani's mega coal mine and help solve the climate crisis as of course being in Australia there isn't much affect however on my home islands and surroundings i.e. Kiribati islands, the ocean continues to rise up and swallow the island. Continuous awareness and marches for our voices to be heard and for SOME actions to be taken.

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Photographs of those in the pacific islands (Polynesians, Micronesians, Melanesians) standing with pacific warriors climate 350 with the slogan "WE ARE NOT DROWNING. WE ARE FIGHTING"

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There are many ways people can contribute to the betterment of society and to the world. Our role as global citizens should be to acknowledge our place in the world and determine whether our position enables us to help others. Some don't believe that they alone could make any impact in changing the world. This is concerning as every single person, whether they contribute a small or large effort, will in some way make an impact. I think that every single person should at least do one thing to promote a better world. This can be in the way of donation, volunteering or spreading awareness. However in terms of individuals who are particular wealthy, I think there is greater responsibility on them to give back to society. This is especially apparent to colossal companies.

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there is every point to protesting. Protesting has the power to garner awareness of a particular issue. It also has the ability to influence policy and persuade the government of the day to listen to their constituents. If protests didn't occur, then there would be less media attention on world issues, therefore no now would think to act. Protests are vital in the attempt at pursuing change.

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Yes there is some point in protesting. Demonstrations and rallies may have a second impact; they not only inspire people to help alter laws or stop conflicts, but they also affect the individuals who participate in them. For example, the LGBTQ movement allowed allies to march and promote others to participate in the protest. Although society believes protest may be ineffective it does display to the Government the policies the population want and creates public demands from Parliament, they also bring individuals together to express their common ground. In addition the media plays an important role within protest as they can bring awareness but, also once the protest fades away it allows for individuals to go back and evaluate the challenges and success of the protest.