social movement

Thoughts...
Many Western social movements became possible through education, and increased mobility of labour due to the industrialisation and urbanisation of 19th century societies. Education opens the door - is vital, but education which focuses in an appropriate way and builds criticality.
Earlier generations created social movement through connection of ideas, meetings, public displays and actions, and persuasive oratory and messages. It may be that the ideas we explore in the pursuit of sustainable ecology and economy need to be pitched in the way of our previous social pioneers - cooperative movement etc creating social reform through radical redefinition of the collective purpose, linking equity, fraternity and liberty.