How to create social change that sticks
From Democracy Works by Penn State McCourtney Institute for Democracy
May 18, 2026 · 39 min · Episode 303
About this episode
This episode explores the interplay between individual actions and structural reform in creating lasting social change.
For our final episode of the season, we explore how individual actions and structural reform can work together to create lasting social change on a range of issues, including democracy.
Topics covered
- social change
- democracy
- individual actions
- structural reform
- lasting impact
Keywords
- social change
- democracy
- individual actions
- structural reform
- lasting impact
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Penn State McCourtney Institute for Democracy
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