Activist Paper

Part 1) Term Paper +Bibliography  (100), Mobilization Plan  (40)

• You are to select an issue that marginalized people confront (USA or globally) that you will research and develop an activist strategy/plan. [Refer to “Essential Elements for Effective Activism” for additional information]. This is a 2 part project: A research paper and an Activist Creative Component with creative component to Mobilize target group (e.g. song, art, video, PSA, etc.)
• Write an 8-10 page (typed, 12 size font, proper margin spacing, double spaced). You are required to use course textbooks and at least 8 additional sources (journals, interviews, news reports, etc.). Paper should include:

1. Background of the Problem- History, causal factors (e.g. racism, abuse, patriarchy, power, capitalism, etc.) (What makes this an issue?)
2. Scope of the problem (# of people impacted, how are the affected/disenfranchised)
3. A theoretical perspective
4. Key figures/scholars/activists’ perspectives (Review of Literature) as inspiration
5. Key laws (those that create barrier to change and those that help to underscore rights).
6. Your Plan: Develop clear steps (step #1, step #2, etc.…), costs associated with your plan, possible obstacles, collaboration efforts with other organizations, how would you sustain your plan as an activist, social media organizing strategy)
7. Bibliography (APA, Chicago Style, or MLA format)
8. Citations required (footnotes or parenthetical notation)
9. Grammar is critical.

Part II EXAMPLE of Activist Plan (40 points)

 Establish your strategy

• Identify your broad vision for an ideal world.
• Which of these goals and objectives seem achievable and realistic, given the context of your issue, your local environment, and your current skills?

Create a XXXX.

• Narrow your list down into 1-3 specific, achievable, and realistic goals that are the most likely candidates for helping you reach your vision: (EXAMPLES)

Goal #1: (This is limited but still an example)

Goal #2:

Goal #3:

• Costs Associated:
• Recruiting strategies: Engage allies but a coalition

Network with local organizations off campus such as Womxm of NoHu and ACLU NJ and on campus NJCU’s Speicher-Rubin Women’s Center for Equity and Diversity

Activist Approach: See readings (e.g. participatory, Non-violent activist approach, OTHERS)

• Pros:.
• Cons:.
• My first small milestone of success will be:

Gain 10 followers on the public Instagram account – @latinx.women

• Here’s how I will celebrate:

Start a monthly newsletter that contains up to date information on where one can apply for government assistance programs in Hudson County, as well as current nationwide legislation, and so on.