CORE GROUP 5: Social Science and Advocacy​​

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 Social Science and Advocacy is the newest group to UPSIGN and covers a wide range of topics that explore societal structures, human behavior, and efforts to promote change. Here are some key topics in both areas:   

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Social Science Topics in UPSIGN include

1. Sociology – Social structures, culture, inequality, institutions

2. Political Science – Governance, democracy, public policy

3. Psychology – Human behavior, cognition, social psychology

4. History – Social movements, historical perspectives on justice

5. Education Studies – Learning systems, educational policies

6. Gender Studies – Feminism, LGBTQ+ rights, intersectionality

7. Media & Communication – Social media, misinformation, public opinion

 

Advocacy Topics in UPSIGN include​

1. Environmental Justice – Climate action, conservation policies

2. Social Justice – Racial justice, gender equality, disability rights

3. Public Health Advocacy – Healthcare access, mental health awareness

4. Criminal Justice Reform – Policing, prison reform, restorative justice

5. Education Advocacy – Equal access, funding policies, curriculum reform

6. Global Development – Poverty reduction, fair trade, international aid​​​

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