Agendas and Steps for Activating Change
Resource:
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click on “view materials” under course SOCW 6361
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click on “access content” for Becoming an Effective Policy Advocate – 8TH 18
by: Jansson, Bruce S.
go to Chapter 6, “Committing to an Issue: Building Agendas” (pp. 176–203)
Submit a 2- to 3-page paper that addresses the following:
Briefly explain the concept of the agenda funnel. “The Agenda Funnel” (p. 181).
Why is context important when advocating for change to decision makers?
Using the social problem you identified earlier in the course, explain how the 10 issues Jansson outlined are important when trying to activate change regarding the selected social problem. Provide 2–3 sentences for each of the 10 issues:
1.Timing
2.Coupling
3.Framing and finding a title
4.Negotiating and bargaining
5.Assembling early sponsors and supporters
6.Routing
7.Media coverage
8.Setting key endorsements
9.Coalition building
10.Building momentum
Resource Citation:
Jansson, B. S. (2018). Becoming an effective policy advocate: From policy practice to social justice (8th ed.). Cengage Learning.
Chapter 6, “Committing to an Issue: Building Agendas” (pp. 176–203)
