What Is Social Change?

social change n. 1. The structural transformation of political, social, and economic systems and institutions to create a more equitable and just society. 2. Proponents target the underlying causes of critical social problems such as homelessness, discrimination, and poverty.

Social change is identifying something in your community that is not fair, just, or humane and developing a process to address the cause of this issue in hopes of bringing more justice and equity to the situation. (Pittman, 1991)

Susan B. Anthony, United States activist, 1820-1906.	Rachel Carson, Marine biologist and environmentalist, 1907-1964.	Bessie Coleman, first African American pilot, 1893-1926.	Indira Gandhi, Prime Minister of India, 1917-1984.	Golda Meir, Prime Minister of Israel, 1969-1974.
Dolores Huerta, labor leader, 1930-.	Zora Neale Hurston, African American writer, 1903-1960.	Frida Kahlo, Mexican painter, 1907-1954.	Georgia O'Keeffe, American painter, 1887-1986.i	Rosa Parks, United States Civil Rights activist, 1913-2005.
Junko Tabei, Japanese mountain-climber, first woman to reach Mt. Everest. 1939-.	Margaret Sanger, United States activist for birth control, 1879-1966.	Harriet Tubman, rebel and activist, 1820-1913.	Audre Lorde, Caribbean-American poet, 1934-1992.	Aung San Suu Kyi, leader of the the Burmese Democracy Movement

Throughout history there have been tons of change-makers. Women have constantly been a part of identifying issues and creating change within their communities, cities, and even nations. These women have become role models and examples of social change-makers and leaders. Below is some more information about amazing women that have successfully changed history through their efforts in making social change. 

 These incredible women became leaders and change-makers because their actions transformed history! There are thousands upon thousands of women throughout history that have changed something in our world. You could be next! Go out into your communities and make social change. Create awareness of a cause you believe in!