Blog 6

Typically, you would see a homeless person holding up a sign asking for financial help, and wishing a blessing upon the giver. Some generous person might actually make a small donation as a way to try to help the person afford some food or possibly shelter and they would move on with their life and the real issue would never be resolved. As you can see in the picture above, however, the homeless man holds up a sign saying “Keep your coins, I want change”. The phrase strikes a reader because “coins” and “change” are interchangeable words. However, the person is not asking for monetary change rather than coins, they are asking specifically for social change within society, rather than just a hand-out. This person is prompting society to reflect on how they respond to is specific issue of homelessness, however it also demonstrates social change more broadly. This picture is urging people to think about various societal issues in a more critical way in order to solve some of the world’s problems. It is calling for collaboration and unity within communities in order to solve social issues more broadly, rather than a simple fix, such as a monetary donation to a homeless person. Instead, people should be resolving problems fully, rather than seeking a quick fix on the street. For homelessness specifically, drug prevention and rehab programs, affordable housing programs, career research and counseling services, etc. These are just a few ways in which a person who is passionate about creating social change can get involved and be a part of a greater impact in society. With every major social change issue, there are ways in which people can create social change for a more productive, positive society.