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 ====== PBS200Y: Towards a Theory of Change ====== ====== PBS200Y: Towards a Theory of Change ======
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 ===== Introduction: A Forest Fire ===== ===== Introduction: A Forest Fire =====
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 ===== Theory of Action vs Theory of Change ===== ===== Theory of Action vs Theory of Change =====
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 +// Video that explains theory of change and uses the analogy of building a wardrobe without a manual: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BJDN0cpxJv4 //
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 Our pro-life efforts too often have a theory of action. We look around us and think, what //actions// can we do to accomplish our goals? What can we do that could abolish abortion? Let’s recriminalize abortion, just change the law back. Write your MP, write a blog post, go on social media, march, hold a sign, hand out some pamphlets, hold a conference, host a speaker, put some posters or ads up. These are all actions we can do as we look around us. Some of these actions might reach people and change their minds, or even save lives. None of these scattered actions will fundamentally change anything. Our pro-life efforts too often have a theory of action. We look around us and think, what //actions// can we do to accomplish our goals? What can we do that could abolish abortion? Let’s recriminalize abortion, just change the law back. Write your MP, write a blog post, go on social media, march, hold a sign, hand out some pamphlets, hold a conference, host a speaker, put some posters or ads up. These are all actions we can do as we look around us. Some of these actions might reach people and change their minds, or even save lives. None of these scattered actions will fundamentally change anything.
  
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   * That any given action has the potential to save a life doesn't answer the question of whether or not it's worthwhile to do. Life Chain might save lives. Creating a pro-life anthem and choreographing and filming a music video for it might save a life. That doesn't automatically mean it's a responsible use of money, time or energy."   * That any given action has the potential to save a life doesn't answer the question of whether or not it's worthwhile to do. Life Chain might save lives. Creating a pro-life anthem and choreographing and filming a music video for it might save a life. That doesn't automatically mean it's a responsible use of money, time or energy."
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 +FIXME "What makes a protest effective?" https://comment.org/protest-and-persuasion-productive-or-pointless/