Roots of Change

Roots of Change

Understand the factors at play beneath complex social issues

Roots of Change

Understand the factors at play beneath complex social issues

Description

Participants will explore a single issue to better understand the larger system it is a part of and its impacts. Participants will explore strategies that can create positive change within a complex issue.

Learning Objectives

  • Explore a method to understand complexity of societal issues through assessing the immediate impacts, structural/institutional supports and its root causes.
  • Develop an increased ability to consider the complexity of an issue before proposing a solution.
  • Understand the need for varied approaches to tackle the complexity of an issue.

Length: 90 min

Availability: In-person, Virtual

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