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Poverty abolition. I just finished Poverty, By America. It's really moving and seemingly well-researched and honest. I don't know if I'll stick with it. I don
by kaycebasques 3y ago
Poverty abolition.
I just finished Poverty, By America. It's really moving and seemingly well-researched and honest.
I don't know if I'll stick with it. I don't have a good track record of sticking with social activism stuff. Deep-down in my bones I know however that poverty is wrong and really doesn't need to exist at the levels we have collectively accepted as "natural".
- Aachen 3y agoHow does one 'do' social activism stuff anyway? Do you find out found a local group that hands out informational flyers to move people to act or donate, or how should I imagine this?
- kaycebasques 3y agoI suggest imagining it as "what can I do that will actually affect change?" rather than "what does activism normally look like?" In my case: * Switch to a bank that supports poor people rather than exploits them (overdraft fees are a racket). Beneficial Bank and Amalgamated Bank look viable. * Boycott exploitative companies and be vocal to friends and family about it. Support equitable companies. * Support affordable housing development in my neighborhood. * Join a group dedicated to the cause. Maybe People's Action. * Keep educating myself to be able to persuade others effectively. * Form real relationships and community with poor people. * Participate in local government (just participate, not necessarily serve). Stuff like that. You get the idea.