Individuals can create change from "summary" of Rules for Radicals by Saul David Alinsky
The concept that lies at the heart of this work is the notion that individuals possess the power to effect change in their communities and societies. This idea is fundamental to the philosophy of social activism and community organizing that I have developed over the course of my career. It is a belief that has guided my work and informed my approach to organizing and mobilizing people for social and political change. The belief in the power of individuals to create change is rooted in a deep faith in the potential of ordinary people to come together and transform their circumstances. It is a recognition of the fact that social change does not come from the top down, but rather from the bottom up – from the collective actions and efforts of individuals working together to bring about a more just and equitable society. This concept is based on the understanding that change does not happen by accident or through the benevolence of those in power. I...
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