WEEK 5: SOCIAL ACTION CASE STUDY
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TWO BREAST CANCER AWARENESS MOVEMENTS
Do you agree with the critics of the movement? Why or why not? Explain your response.
To get started, read the following Social Action Case Study (Links to an external site.).
One you have completed the reading, provide a summary and action plan based on evidence
from the case study and the assigned reading for this week. You must include specific examples
and a clear recommendation as part of your response.
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Collapse Sub discussionDavid Balfour
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29 Mar 202029 Mar at 17:01
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Hi Class, this week we focus more on social movements and institutions
that are developed to generate social change. Change is difficult because
removing the status quo has little support from those who are benefitted
by the status quo.
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Collapse Sub discussionDavid Balfour
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29 Mar 202029 Mar at 17:01
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Hi Class, take a look at this video regarding the issue of investing in
cigarettes
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Collapse Sub discussionAdonis Nyagbona
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30 Mar 202030 Mar at 14:06
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I feel as though there is no bad reason not to invest but I also feel as
though the speaker was pushing her personal point of view. Although
investing in “sin” stocks may not be for everyone, it is a good idea to
consider a dividend investment in
the tobacco industry. On average, tobacco dividend stocks pay very
consistent and attractive dividends and can be a great source of income
for investors. The speaker also gos into how tobacco might kill over one
million people. Her whole spill is to guilt the reader.
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Collapse Sub discussionAlie Jabaty
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31 Mar 202031 Mar at 21:35
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I fully agree with you Adonis, Tobacco is a sin stock that are a sub-
category of the consumer staples sector, which generally includes
products and services that consumers purchase, no matter which
direction the economy or stock market is heading. Sin stocks get their
name because of the products they often represent, such as tobacco and
alcohol. Because of their defensive qualities, some investors may hold
more sin stocks, or mutual funds that invest in them.
https://www.thebalance.com/mutual-funds-investing-in-sin-stocks-
2466800 (Links to an external site.)
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Collapse Sub discussionAllen Jenkins
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Well said,
There has been much debate among investors about whether to invest in
“sin” stocks or not. Many people decide to stick to their morals and use
their investment dollars elsewhere, while others realize that “sin” stocks
like tobacco stocks are not harmful to their portfolios and can benefit
them greatly. With their reliable and attractive dividend payments,
investors have been flocking to tobacco stocks, realizing that these
companies maybe some of the best investments around.
Warren Buffet, arguably the greatest investor in the world, once said that
tobacco companies are among the most ridiculously good investments an
investor can make. Although he chose not to invest due to moral reasons,
his statement unfortunately still holds true. It (cigarettes) takes pennies
to make and customers keep coming back for more.
We can do lots of things to oppose tobacco but refusing to buy shares is
not one of them. Holding shares in your portfolio doesn't benefit the
company. Widespread dumping of these shares would only result in
great enrichment by whoever buys them (and people will). The tobacco
industry is not dependent on the continual new inflow of money and
hasn't been for a very long time, if ever. It's a cash cow. I applaud her
desire, but finance is one front where pushing tobacco companies will
make no difference.
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Hawkinson
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4 Apr 20204 Apr at
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Yeah, "safe" stocks are for things people consume on a continual basis.
, These items(like food or toilet paper) will always e in demand, thus
companies that manufacture them will always be able to sell their wares.
44 unread replies.7474 replies.
TWO BREAST CANCER AWARENESS MOVEMENTS
Do you agree with the critics of the movement? Why or why not? Explain your response.
To get started, read the following Social Action Case Study (Links to an external site.).
One you have completed the reading, provide a summary and action plan based on evidence
from the case study and the assigned reading for this week. You must include specific examples
and a clear recommendation as part of your response.
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Collapse Sub discussionDavid Balfour
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29 Mar 202029 Mar at 17:01
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Hi Class, this week we focus more on social movements and institutions
that are developed to generate social change. Change is difficult because
removing the status quo has little support from those who are benefitted
by the status quo.
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Collapse Sub discussionDavid Balfour
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29 Mar 202029 Mar at 17:01
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Hi Class, take a look at this video regarding the issue of investing in
cigarettes
Read More
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Collapse Sub discussionAdonis Nyagbona
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30 Mar 202030 Mar at 14:06
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I feel as though there is no bad reason not to invest but I also feel as
though the speaker was pushing her personal point of view. Although
investing in “sin” stocks may not be for everyone, it is a good idea to
consider a dividend investment in
the tobacco industry. On average, tobacco dividend stocks pay very
consistent and attractive dividends and can be a great source of income
for investors. The speaker also gos into how tobacco might kill over one
million people. Her whole spill is to guilt the reader.
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Collapse Sub discussionAlie Jabaty
ALIE JABATY
31 Mar 202031 Mar at 21:35
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I fully agree with you Adonis, Tobacco is a sin stock that are a sub-
category of the consumer staples sector, which generally includes
products and services that consumers purchase, no matter which
direction the economy or stock market is heading. Sin stocks get their
name because of the products they often represent, such as tobacco and
alcohol. Because of their defensive qualities, some investors may hold
more sin stocks, or mutual funds that invest in them.
https://www.thebalance.com/mutual-funds-investing-in-sin-stocks-
2466800 (Links to an external site.)
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Collapse Sub discussionAllen Jenkins
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1 Apr 20201 Apr at
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Well said,
There has been much debate among investors about whether to invest in
“sin” stocks or not. Many people decide to stick to their morals and use
their investment dollars elsewhere, while others realize that “sin” stocks
like tobacco stocks are not harmful to their portfolios and can benefit
them greatly. With their reliable and attractive dividend payments,
investors have been flocking to tobacco stocks, realizing that these
companies maybe some of the best investments around.
Warren Buffet, arguably the greatest investor in the world, once said that
tobacco companies are among the most ridiculously good investments an
investor can make. Although he chose not to invest due to moral reasons,
his statement unfortunately still holds true. It (cigarettes) takes pennies
to make and customers keep coming back for more.
We can do lots of things to oppose tobacco but refusing to buy shares is
not one of them. Holding shares in your portfolio doesn't benefit the
company. Widespread dumping of these shares would only result in
great enrichment by whoever buys them (and people will). The tobacco
industry is not dependent on the continual new inflow of money and
hasn't been for a very long time, if ever. It's a cash cow. I applaud her
desire, but finance is one front where pushing tobacco companies will
make no difference.
Reply Reply to comment
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Collapse Sub discussionMark
Hawkinson
MARK HAWKINSON
4 Apr 20204 Apr at
0:53 Manage discussion
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Yeah, "safe" stocks are for things people consume on a continual basis.
, These items(like food or toilet paper) will always e in demand, thus
companies that manufacture them will always be able to sell their wares.
