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Empowerment
About: Empowerment is a research topic. Over the lifetime, 42112 publications have been published within this topic receiving 752953 citations.
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01 Apr 1995
TL;DR: Social care - the policy context values in social care training and staff development conflicting imperatives and practice dilemmas - finding creative and coherant solutions conflicts of interest in Social care power, partnership and empowerment managing the social care process empowering practice as discussed by the authors.
Abstract: Social care - the policy context values in social care training and staff development conflicting imperatives and practice dilemmas - finding creative and coherant solutions conflicts of interest in social care power, partnership and empowerment managing the social-care process empowering practice - understanding and managing user-worker processes understanding and managing the inter-professional system managing the personal experience of work.
157 citations
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01 Jan 1986
TL;DR: In this article, the authors present a policy model for political advocacy based on the professional code of ethics and the Social Work values versus politics, which they call the Professional Code of Ethics (PCE).
Abstract: 1. All Social Work is Political 2. Social Work Values versus Politics The Professional Code of Ethics Primary Principles: Social Justice and Empowerment Specialization versus Systemic Solutions Self-Determination versus Compromise Emotional Neutrality versus Client Self-Interest Impartiality versus Partisan Politics Conclusion Assignments Suggested Readings References 3. The Emergence of a Social Work Polity The Reform Period The New Deal and Beyond The War on Poverty Social Action Models Federalism The New Federalism The 1990s The George "Dubya" Bush Era Conclusion Assignments Suggested Readings References 4. The Debate Some Perspectives When Karen Met Harry: Unfaithful Angels Disputed Conclusion Assignments Suggested Readings References 5. Policy Models for Political Advocacy Models Defined Institutional Model Process Model Group Theory Model Elite Theory Model Rational Model Incremental Model A Proactive Approach to Policy Development Policy Analysis Policy Evaluation Effort Quality Effectiveness Efficiency Conclusion Assignments Suggested Readings References 6. The Practitioner's Influence on Policy Information Disseminiation Documentation Testimony Expert Witness Written Communication Client Empowerment Enabler/Advocate Role Evaluator/Consultant Role Voter Registration Hatch Act The Executive's Role in Influencing Policy Influencing Policy: An Illustration Conclusion Assignments Suggested Readings References 7. Influence Through Lobbying Social Work Skills in the Political Process The Political Process The Politician The Informal Political Process Lobbying Groundwork Goal Setting Strategy Setting Lobbying Methods Letter Writing Telephoning Face-to-Face Lobbying Testifying Lobbying and Nonprofits Conclusion Assignments Suggested Readings References 8. Tools to Influence and Organize Others Ten Phases of a Social Movement Strategy Coalition Building Technology Gimmicks Using the Media Newspapers Radio Television Examples of Organizing Others Conclusion Assignments Suggested Readings References 9. Monitoring the Bureaucracy Promulgating the Rules Rule Implementation and Agency Compliance Budget Allocations Administrative Changes or Executive Orders Social Work Skills Conclusion Assignments Suggested Readings References 10. Political Action Committees Why is a PAC Organized? Process of Selection Candidate Endorsements Targeting Fallout Idealism versus Winning Conclusion Assignments Suggested Readings References 11. The Campaign Components of the Campaign Time Money People Campaign Management The Campaign Manager: Who Really Runs the Campaign? Voter Contact Targeting Issues Social Workers and Campaigns What to Expect When Volunteering How to Volunteer for a Campaign Conclusion Assignments Suggested Readings References 12. Social Workers as Politicians Respondent Characteristics Deciding to Run Building a Constituent Base Campaigning Realities of Office Recommendations Conclusion Assignments Suggested Readings References 13. Jump In Where to Start Just Do It Do It Early People Influence People You Can Make a Difference Advocacy is Not for Wimps Speak Out Just Say No Conclusion Assignments Suggested Reading References Glossary of Legislative Terms Web Sites Index
156 citations
Book•
01 Apr 2010
TL;DR: In this article, the authors describe two basic strategies that groups of farmers can use to improve their incomes: vertical and horizontal integration, and show how development organisations have helped them do this.
Abstract: This is a book of hope for Africa's smallholder farmers. It shows how they can earn more from their crops and livestock by taking control over the value chains they are part of - chains that link them with consumers in Africa's towns and cities, as well as in other countries. The book is written in easy-to-understand language and is richly illustrated with line drawings. The book describes two basic strategies that groups of farmers can use to improve their incomes: vertical and horizontal integration. Vertical integration means taking on additional activities in the value chain: processing or grading produce, for example. Horizontal integration means becoming more involved in managing the value chain itself - by farmers' improving their access to and management of information, their knowledge of the market, their control over contracts, or their co-operation with other actors in the chain. This book contains 19 case studies showing how groups of farmers throughout Africa have adopted one or both of these strategies to improve their incomes. It shows how development organisations have helped them do this - how they have succeeded, and how they have sometimes failed. It shows the need to invest in improving the quality of existing products, developing new products, establishing market linkages, and building farmer organisation and capacity. The book provides numerous insights for those striving to empower smallholder farmers to develop markets. It will be of particular interest to government policymakers and staff involved in agricultural development, non-government organisations, university faculty and students, trainers, evaluators, and donors seeking ways to promote agriculture in Africa and elsewhere in the developing world.
156 citations
TL;DR: This paper found a strong and positive relationship between women's empowerment, voluntary action, and the nonprofit sector strength, and suggested a need for a gender theory that offers new insights into the non-profit sector.
Abstract: Numerous studies have found women to be more public spirited than men, volunteering more and giving a larger share of their income to nonprofits. Yet in the theoretical literature on the nonprofit sector, the role of women has been largely neglected. This article uses cross-national data to examine the relationship between women's empowerment, voluntary action and the nonprofit sector. I find a strong and positive relationship between women's empowerment, voluntary action, and nonprofit sector strength. These findings suggest a need for a gender theory that offers new insights into the nonprofit sector. If policy makers intensify their efforts to promote women's empowerment, this could not only increase equity but may strengthen the nonprofit sector. This, in a virtuous circle, could further help to promote women's empowerment.
156 citations
Book•
01 Jan 1996
TL;DR: Empowerment takes more than a minute as discussed by the authors explains that empowerment is not "giving power to people." Rather, it is "releasing the knowledge, experience, and motivation they already have."
Abstract: "Empowerment Takes More Than a Minute" explains that empowerment is not "giving power to people." Rather, it is "releasing the knowledge, experience, and motivation they already have."
156 citations