Social Change & Advocacy
Social Change & Advocacy
- (Problem definition precision: What specifically is to be changed (policy, norm, practice) and why.
- Theory of change clarity: Causal pathway from action to outcome; assumptions made explicit.
- Legitimacy of aims: Moral grounding articulated without absolutism; proportionality considered.
- Stakeholder mapping: Allies, neutrals, opponents; incentives and constraints for each.
- Power analysis: Sources of power (institutional, economic, cultural), leverage points, asymmetries.
- Non-violence integrity: Boundaries that prevent coercion, intimidation, or harm.
- Strategy vs tactics distinction: Coherent strategy guiding tactics; sequencing and escalation rules.
- Narrative discipline: Frames that inform and persuade without dehumanization or misinformation.
- Coalition governance: Decision rules, internal dissent handling, accountability.
- Risk & backlash assessment: Polarization, repression, co-optation, fatigue.
- Ethical constraints: Truthfulness, consent, avoidance of manipulation.
- Sustainability: Volunteer burnout, funding, leadership succession.
- Measurement of progress: Leading indicators aligned to outcomes, not vanity metrics.
- Exit/settlement criteria: When to declare success, compromise, or stop.
- Misuse risk: Advocacy methods repurposed for harassment, silencing, or mob dynamics.