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Please help answer the following questions regarding how social movements impact society.

- What social movements have been noted in the United States in the last decade?
- What implications have these movements had on today's culture?
- Then, hypothesize what current social movements could transform the future of the world.

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This posting discusses how social movements impacted society. It explains what social movements have been noted in the United States in the last decade, the implications these movements have on today's culture, and then hypothesizes what current social movements could transform the future of the world. The explanation is given in 334 words.

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Some of the more popular social movements of the past decade include healthcare reform and Occupy Movement. Health care reform is recognition that many Americans are without proper health insurance and cannot afford medical care. This policy is supposed to create a universal healthcare system in which services are available to everyone and improve access to doctors, specialists, and pharmaceuticals. In theory, this is a wonderful initiative that will help millions of people who cannot afford to see a doctor. It will even save countless lives. ...

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