Margaret Mead, an American anthropologist, once said: “Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world. In fact, it's the only thing that ever existed. As human beings, we are always observing the world around us, but when we encounter something we want to change, it can be a huge undertaking for one person. The mobilization of resources and people, the awakening of conflicts and the demand for reforms are the fundamental characteristics of a social movement. A social movement occurs when a person cares enough about what they believe in to change what they view as wrong. Throughout history, there have been many social movements, including the environmental movement of the 1960s and 1970s, during which many people, especially those directly affected by the circumstances, rose up, took action and fought for what they thought they should do. A person's identity is the most essential element of a successful social movement, because if a person is emotionally and physically involved in a cause, they are more likely to invest their whole being, energy and dedication to enact change for those around him. , is not just a group that a person aligns with, but it strongly embodies the beliefs of the person in question, what they consider right and wrong, and their sense of moral obligation to raise awareness to people in their environment, even this means putting one's own life in danger. For example, Rachel Carson, a marine biologist, felt it was her duty to publish a book, Silent Spring in 1962, to inform the American public of the potential dangers of pesticides to their bodies and the environment. Rachel Carson has been very effective in raising awareness in her book, Silent Spring...... middle of paper ...... all walks of life to rise as leaders, fight for justice, create a greater equality, but above all taking care of those around them. The positive changes in the environmental movement of the 1960s and 1970s, led by people like Rachel Carson, Lois Gibbs, and Erin Brockovich, and by communities like Warren County, remind us of the importance of unity and identity can be powerful. This isn't to say that if you have no connection to a situation you won't care, because we, as humans, are all inclined to feel some degree of empathy at the idea of ​​empathy. help those around us. However, this personal connection pushes us to fight against the war of passion and rage within us that makes people underestimate how powerful a united community can be. If we don't stand up for our communities, what is right and what we inherently believe in, who will be willing to take responsibility ??