How To Be Socially Responsible In America Essay

When i think about social responsibility i think of being nice to one another.
Being socially responsible in America means being involved in one’s community such as being active. One can be socially active in many situations such as in church, school and attitude. According to Roselyn Polk, in her article she says that “ it means experiencing as well as appreciating our interdependence and connectedness with others and our environment.(Polk) Such as going to church and being in a youth group. which people interact with each other in the church community. “An adolescent develops self and social responsibility through after school employment,extracurricular activities, school activities, and by participation within the community allowing the adolescent to acquire a sense of purpose and connectedness,”(Polk)In school one can also be socially responsible by being in school clubs. Schools provide clubs for teens to get involved in there community. In my school they have the Interact club which

The article by pachamama alliance states that the “actions of an individual must benefit the whole of society.”(Pachamama Alliance) The women's march protest is to get rid of oppression by peacefully protesting without causing conflict or destruction. Voting is a big social responsibility in America because we vote for the best person who will best benefit ones community. Laws in America are put out to keep our community safe. “If actions or decisions cause harm to society or the environment then it would be considered to be socially irresponsible.”(Pachamama Alliance) laws help with keeping citizens socially responsible by arresting someone who is breaking the law. For instance one can break the law by drinking and driving, no seat belt while driving, speeding, stealing, breaking and entering, and more. This prevents one to be socially