What is Social action

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Activity on the part of an interested group directed toward some particular institutional change. Learn more in: Solving Wicked Diversity, Equity, and Inclusive Problems From a Design Thinking Lens

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Individual or group behavior that involves interaction with other individuals or groups, especially organized action toward social reform. Learn more in: Social Action Literacy for Elementary Teachers

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Teachers and students engaging in individual and collective social action towards more just practices and policies that result from language learning and critical analysis. Learn more in: Integrating Language Skills, Practices, and Content in Equitable TESOL Lesson Planning

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Social action is a key term in action sociology. Its founder was the German sociologist Max Weber, who defined social action as behaviour that takes into account and gives meaning to the behaviours of others. It is action that is oriented on the actions of others Learn more in: Social Software and Web 2.0: Their Sociological Foundations and Implications