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Social Norms, Social Change II

This course is Part 2 of the Social Norms, Social Change series. In this course, we will examine social change, the tools we may use to enact change, and put into practice all we have learned in Part 1. See Social Norms, Social Change Part I at this link: https://coursera.org/learn/norms This course covers scripts and schemas, the cognitive structures in which social expectations are embedded, and their relationship with social norms. The course then examines the essentials of norm abandonment, including the relations between personal beliefs and social expectations. We will also evaluate existing intervention strategies, including legal reforms, information campaigns, economic incentives, and group deliberations. Finally, we look at a variety of tools policy makers may use to effect change, highlight the role of trendsetters in social change, and explore the conditions under which they can be successful. The course is a joint Penn-UNICEF project." Please see the following link for a 30% discount on the book that accompanies this course: https://global.oup.com/academic/product/9780190622053/?cc=us&lang=en&promocode=AAFLYG6

Status: Social Sciences
Status: Sociology
BeginnerCourse9 hours

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RR

5.0Reviewed Mar 6, 2021

More dense and rich in example than the first part. A course that will challenge your expectation!s

DM

5.0Reviewed May 26, 2020

I find the course very significant and helpful to me. But it is great for not only me but also for those who work on and implement a project to tackle social problems.

SR

5.0Reviewed Nov 22, 2020

The course is well structured and informative. I would appreciate if I may get financial aid on social norms, social change II. Anticipating for a positive response.

KN

5.0Reviewed May 21, 2018

Great course to learn. I think my time that I spent for this course is worth. Thank you very much Cristina.

IC

5.0Reviewed Oct 18, 2017

well organized, information straight to point, with clear simple examples, eventhough the course was full of terms but it was explained in very simple English.

NG

5.0Reviewed Sep 18, 2020

It is wonderful course if one wants to understand the society we live in and how things act in a way they act.

CH

4.0Reviewed Mar 4, 2019

You have to work hard and pay attention in this class, but I think the information is very valuable, and you can tell that the professor is very knowledgeable about her field.

JL

5.0Reviewed Jun 9, 2020

Very enriching, great follow up to Social Norms, Social change I. It has made me understand better of norms and complex and difficulties of the change.

RS

5.0Reviewed Mar 28, 2023

VERY GOOD COURSE,CONTENT WAS VERY INFORMATIVE AND HAS BEEN PRESENTED BY INSTRUCTOR IN AVERY WELL ORGANISED AND EASY WAY.

TP

5.0Reviewed Oct 29, 2017

Very well designed course. The combination videos and notes really helped to understand the concepts with examples.

DS

5.0Reviewed Aug 17, 2022

I need certificate as I saw free thats why I started and completed this course. Please help me how i can get this certificate.

AC

5.0Reviewed Oct 28, 2017

Great continuation to Social Norms Social Change I, goes more into actionable identification and evaluation techniques.

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