The sexual revolution for example, allowed women to make choices based on what they want rather than having to deal with unwanted pregnancy. Child labor laws are another example of society pulling together to create a better world for children. Yet another example is the education . Non-segrated schools, new ways of teaching for the special needs children, rebuilding of schools to accommodate the handicapped are just a couple ways society has changed to give those that need special attention what they need.
Social movements are in our everyday life.
Some make us angry, some make us thankful, and some get us thinking. For example, if you were black around the 1950's, you wish you could go to school. Not necessarily a white school, but a school nonetheless. So, when an education law was passed, you were grateful you could finally learn something besides how to steal and not get caught. Secondly, when people that can walk see a handicapped ramp, they are thankful that they can walk.