Party Membership and Social Participation
In: Political studies: the journal of the Political Studies Association of the United Kingdom, Band 17, Heft 2, S. 196-207
ISSN: 1467-9248
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In: Political studies: the journal of the Political Studies Association of the United Kingdom, Band 17, Heft 2, S. 196-207
ISSN: 1467-9248
In: The American journal of sociology, Band 72, Heft 1, S. 102-111
ISSN: 1537-5390
In: Discussion paper series 15
In: Annual Review of Political Science, Band 16, S. 33-48
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In: Sociological inquiry: the quarterly journal of the International Sociology Honor Society, Band 35, Heft 2, S. 219-226
ISSN: 1475-682X
In: Public administration review: PAR, Band 5, Heft 2, S. 141
ISSN: 1540-6210
In: Public administration review: PAR, Band 5, S. 141-147
ISSN: 0033-3352
In: The American journal of sociology, Band 27, Heft 1, S. 22-53
ISSN: 1537-5390
Studies show that within most countries, there are generally many different socio-cultural, ethnic and religious groups and this diversity inevitably creates a level of inter-group tension, with income disparities, cultural differences, and intergroup segregation leading in turn to social exclusion. This paper sets out to develop a conceptual framework to examine the relationship between that participation and the social inclusion outcomes in the plan-making process. It addresses how social inclusion can relate to the plan-making process culturally, politically and institutionally, economically and socially with high level participation. In doing this, it adopts a case study approach using the Metropolitan Area of Abuja, the capital of Nigeria as the study sample of multi-ethnic, cultural and religious area. The research finds that participation in the plan-making process has a direct impact on social inclusion outcomes, helping to: break down cultural barriers; create intergroup cohesion; alleviate poverty; increase economic opportunities; and promote good governance. It finds that the relationship between participation and social inclusion varies across different indicators of social inclusion. It shows a very strong or moderately strong relationship across different indicators. However, the significance of relationship is very strong across all the indicators.
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In: Social Media + Society, 2(3):1-3.
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In: Accountability through Public Opinion, S. 333-346
In: Growth and change: a journal of urban and regional policy, Band 6, Heft 1, S. 38-43
ISSN: 1468-2257
The increasing number of older people in the United States has served to focus attention upon the processes of aging and the effectiveness of social programs for the elderly. In order to plan effective programs, accurate social measures are necessary. Now, more than ever before, researchers need conceptually explicit instruments designed to assess individual and social behaviors, attitudes, and traits in the elderly population. This three-volume work is designed to serve the needs of researchers, evaluators, and clinicians in assessing the instruments used in the field of aging. The measures r
In: Journal of social work: JSW, Band 19, Heft 3, S. 309-326
ISSN: 1741-296X
Summary Although participatory social work approaches have been considered as a fruitful strategy, critical questions are raised in relation to the social justice aspirations of participatory social work with people in poverty. Inspired by the work of Nancy Fraser, we provide an in-depth insight in the complexities of supporting participatory parity in 'Associations where People in Poverty Raise their Voice'. Combining semi-structured interviews and focus groups with practitioners in these organisations, we shed light on the complexities of the 'how', the 'who', and the 'what' of social justice that arise in such participatory practice. Findings Our findings suggest that even in practices that situate the principle of participatory parity at the heart of their fight for social justice, power asymmetries and social inequalities require attention. Exclusionary mechanisms become apparent in how practitioners try to support participatory parity of people in poverty in the different components in the organisation. When practitioners try to overcome these exclusionary effects, a sheer complexity and inescapable power struggles become visible. Moreover, the ambiguity of how practitioners attempt to empower people in poverty and enhance structural change leads to tensions between affirmative and transformative strategies in the fight against poverty. Applications Practitioners should be aware that they will never be able to resolve or escape inherent complexities in their attempts to work on a par with people in poverty. Nevertheless, it remains valuable to make continuous efforts to inform the public debate about the socially unjust nature of poverty and social inequality in our societies.
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