...This paper intends to research the aims and objectives of a community development project, whilst examining the proponents that initially drove this project, highlighting both the positives and negatives. It will identify if Social Change has impinged on the policies, procedures and framework of this project and will endeavour to explore if the project meets the current needs of the local community. “Community development work supports people to work collectively for social change which will improve the quality of their lives and the communities in which they live.” Framework Information Hand-out (1999). Family Resource Centres were established by The Family Support Agency in 2003, under the auspices of The Department of Children and Youth Affairs as Community Development projects, to address the needs of marginalised individuals residing in disadvantaged areas. Like most community development projects, Rosemount Family Resource Centre was established as a direct result of a community coming together to address issues such as poor housing in three Dun Laoghaire Rathdown Local Authority blocks of flats. In general residents accepted occupancy of these flats on the understanding that it would be short term, but found out to their detriment that it was far from a stopgap. For many of the residents it took over ten years to be rehoused, some took as long as sixteen years. This complex was situated in the heart of Dundrum in what was seen to be an affluent area, yet the housing...
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...caused much discomfort throughout the country. Although it was a time of war, there weren’t too many willing participants who were ready to fight for what was right. Those in opposition of the draft did just about anything they could in order to avoid it. Some moved away to different countries and others rioted in major cities around the country. Some, in protest, would openly tear and burn their draft papers. One of the most well known people to do this was heavyweight boxer Muhammad Ali. (Historylearningsite) For those with the money and credentials, going to college was another option. Former President George W. Bush was actually one of the men to dodge the draft by being accepted into a prestigious college. The biggest protest groups during this time period were teenagers and young adults, mostly college students. They believed that the draft was unfair and brought much stress to the country. They also firmly believed that the war was unnecessary and the fighting should cease immediately. No one really understood why American blood was being shed in a country that we had nothing to do with. College campuses were major hotspots for student protests. Members of the Students for a Democratic Society (SDS) began organizing “teach-ins” to express their oppositions to the war. (HISTORY VW Protests) Although the SDS were conducting protests around the country, they were the most...
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...Social media for social change: relationship between social media political efficacy and student activist groups The concept of Social Media Political Efficacy was proposed to resolve discrepancies in prior theories of social media activism. Social media topic is very relevant among in youth activist groups, a number of surveys reveals that social media political efficacy was positively related to successful experiences using social media for activism. Some studies found that political uses of social media are not extensive practicable (Carlisle & Patton, 2013; Glynn, Huge, & Hoffman, 2012: Rainie, Smith, Schlozman, Brady, & Verba, 2012).on other side some studies suggest that social media has mobilization effect on youths. This article focuses on investigation of social media effects on youth and political aspects. First, I will discover the effects of social media on social life. Second I will examine that how social media act in moral way for political and youth. At last I will implement my outcomes on problem so that can help to get moralizing effects of social media. Thus, my article asks this question that how can modernizing and political use of social media be motivated? In my opinion social media...
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...Beginning in 1966, at  SFSU, the stress on self-determination and student activism had led  Black Studies to emerge and become its own as a discipline. The new discipline  was taught and led by Black students.There were four major groups involved in and was again initiated and led by black students. By 1966, the Watts Revolt and the Black Power Movement had ushered in a more racially self- conscious and assertive activism and Black students at SFSC and on other campuses began to respond to nationalist activism. The Experimental College which was also created  and became involved in SFSC's tutorial program. Dr. Nathan Hare  was appointed as coordinator of Black Studies and was given the task of formulating a Black Studies Department. Dr. Hare continued this stress on relevant education when he went to San Francisco State and later in his role as founding publisher of Black Scholar. ` 8. Concerned with white studies, seen as inadequate, white studies was used as a model a for everyone, and resistant to change. Black studies argued...
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...Radhika Nataraj MA131235 The article in The Economist, ‘The new politics of the internet: Everything is connected’ gives us a brief overview into the world of internet activism and how it has been shaped into a political movement protesting several issues and how it has created a forum for free speech and innovation globally. The article traces the development of net activism in relation to the environmental movements of the 1960s and 70s. It also elaborates on the role of the internet as a platform in the anti-SOPA protest , the creation of ‘pirate parties’, and discusses the impact and construction of the net activism movement. In contrast to this article, Astra Taylors ‘How the internet is transforming from a tool of liberation to one of oppression’ on the Huffington Post, deals with how search engines, social media and other networked technologies earn wealth and power by constantly surveying internet activity of an individual. Taylor talks about how internet users are viewed as ‘targeted customers’ and explains how ‘more clicks equal more money’ in the article. The article in the Economist quoted Barry Commoner who said, “The first law of ecology is that everything is connected to everything else”. This quote is especially relevant to the internet which is basically a networking technology connecting people and their interests globally. In the 1960s and 70s, varied issues like cleaning the Hudson river and banning nuclear tests, came together to form a single, powerful...
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...LITERATURE REVIEW EXPLORING COMMUNITY BASED ARTS DEVELOPMENT: AS A TOOL FOR COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT. This thesis explores how community based arts as a tool for community development. Exploring how and for what purpose community based arts organisations can create social capital and to provide insight on how the arts sector can be a leader in the transformation of Cork county communities and regions around Ireland and the globe. The perspectives of artists, community development practitioners sponsors and beneficiaries of the arts provided insight on how and in what ways the arts can evoke change by building connections and inspiring participation. Abstract The Lords mayor’s message: ‘’The Arts & Cultural Strategy for Cork City Council 2011 – 2015 is a statement of intent. It outlines our policies and strategies as we develop the services and facilities available to all of our citizens’’(Lord Mayor Cllr. Michael O’Connell,2015 p1) The Arts play a major role as an economic engine to promote local and regional development. Research shows that the presence of creative arts in the raise the quality of community life and there is a growing evidence that communities with high quality of life will prosper in the global economy. Arts development can also be important in renovating aging neighbourhood. Providing tenants for vacant store fronts and promote tourism. City of Cork and their alliance and the Arts alliance...
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...that stained the United States’ history with anger and discontent. Indeed, it was a time were African Americans, Chicanos and other ethnic minorities felt lost in a culture of standardized racism and discrimination. Generally speaking, people were in the search of their identities while struggling to balance the importance of their immigrant roots with their integrity to America. The second or even third generation of young immigrants gradually became involved in this cause by getting involved in various movements mostly lead by college students. Indeed, College Campuses were the most favorable environments for youth activism since it represented a place where people from different religious and cultural backgrounds came together to strive for a common goal of being successful in life through academic enrichment. One particularly interesting youth activist group was the Asian American Political Alliance (AAPA) born in Berkeley in 1969. Based on the example of the AAPA , this paper will first analyze the goals and reasons that motivated the youth to take action, and then describe the means and tactics used. Finally, it will show the impact that the movement had on the American society through a cross-cultural comparison of the movement with another example from overseas. The Asian American Political Alliance (AAPA) was founded by two UC Berkeley students Yuji Ichioka and Emma Gee who gathered asian americans students together to help them combat the oppression and fight for...
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...Government in policy formulation and then implementing this very policy on ground in most efficient manner. Civil Services keep identifying new areas of societal concerns, inform the political masters and help them design the potential solutions, in form of various schemes and progs. They keep taking feedback of performance of these schemes and bring required modifications in them. It is the civil services, which is in constant touch with citizens at all levels of government – people interactions. Therefore the efficiency and attitude of civil servants will reflect upon the people’s confidence and faith in the governance system of the country. Highlighting the importance of civil services, Joseph Chamberlain (British politician) said to a group of civil servants, “You can do without us (political representatives), but I am fully convinced that we could not do without you.” A government can be conducted without Parliament for sometime or even without ministers, but it would be impossible for a society to manage its affairs without a well organised, efficient and honest civil service. We are laymen/amateurs having broad/breadth of vision, but not the intensity of gaze (in depth/detailed). You belong to no party and therefore impartial in your...
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...Stormie patrolled Seventh and Eight Avenue, checking in on lesbian bars. She was looking for any intolerance or abuse, "ugliness" as she'd say, towards her "baby girls." During the Stonewall riots she was known as the one who started it, and some credit her with throwing the first punch at the riots. Miss Major is a trans woman activist leader for transgender rights. She was the executive director Trans GenderVarient Intersex Justice Project. Miss Major referenced that the state of being a transgender is like living life outside the law. Because they were often rejected from jobs and education. After the death of one of Miss Major's trans friends (which Miss Major believed to be a murder) was ruled a suicide. Miss Major realized that "We are not safe or untouchable. And if someone does touch us no one will care. We only have each other... So I started looking out for...
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...Aaron Fricke was the young age of seventeen when he started the movement for queer teens across America. In July of 1980, it was prom season. Fricke had planned on bringing his boyfriend, Paul, to prom with him. After the denial of his request, his principal sent a letter in which this stuck out: "the adverse effect among your classmates, other students, the School and the Town of Cumberland, which is certain to follow approval of such a request for overt homosexual interaction (male or female) at a class function." Fricke took his school to court over this and, after a long case, won. If Fricke hadn't done anything at this caliber, it's quite likely that the discrimination would've continued or possibly gotten worse. Similarly, if Harriet...
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...CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY (ABS-CBN - October 12, 2008) Fernando Zobel de Ayala, president and COO of the Ayala Group of Companies, inherited not just the responsibility of managing a long-running set of businesses in the Philippines, but also the tradition of entrepreneurship with service as a motivation. And with the new challenges of the fast-changing time, he takes the lead in bringing his company to newer heights with a deep sense of nationalistic spirit. The documentary accompanies him to his visits of CENTEX that provides free elementary education, and Manila Water livelihood projects, and takes an in-depth look in the insights of the great business leader. Henry Sy of SM Malls lived a very humble beginning and has managed to overcome poverty with innovation and an entrepreneurial spirit that never forgot its roots. The documentary follows him in the medical missions of the mobile clinics reaching depressed areas, and the training and marketing support for the farmers in Davao. Lucio Tan of Tan Group of Companies that includes Philippine Airlines and Fortune Tobacco also started humbly, and yet his immense wealth is a testimony that hard work and perseverance would change a person's destiny. But he complements his success with corporate social responsibility, and the documentary follows him in La Union where he visits the water impending project for the local farmers. Lance Gokongwei, COO of the JG Summit Holdings Inc. conglomerate that includes Cebu Pacific...
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...By Lorei C. Natividad IV-MB2 Mrs.Sherley Magtibay Table Of Contents I . Acknowledgement……………………………………. II . Introduction…………………………………………….. III . Background Of The Study………………………. IV . Statement Of The Problem……………………… V . Review Of Related Literature ………………….. VI . Recommendation…………………...................... VII . Conclusion…………………………….................... VIII . Bibliography…………………………………………. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT I would like to express my special thanks of gratitude to my teacher Mrs.Magtibay as well as our principal Mr.Empleo who gave me the golden opportunity to do this wonderful project on the topic of Fraternity, which also helped me in doing a lot of Research and i came to know about so many new things I am really thankful to them. Secondly i would also like to thank my parents and friends who helped me a lot in finalizing this project within the limited time frame. INTRODUCTION Fraternities and sororities are often seen as both detrimental and beneficial to college campuses. Some acknowledge the benefits of Greek organizations for both the individuals who participate in them and for the institution. A fraternity or sorority can provide a caring and supportive subcommunity where students develop interpersonal and leadership skills , make friends, learn how an organization works, develop a common cause, participate in community service, and have fun .Kimbrough (1995) found that Black fraternities and sororities provided a significant source...
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...AGENDA FOR CORPORATE GOVENANC Agenda for corporate governance reforms The need for corporate governance reforms in India is call of the hour as scams have become almost as an annual feature ever since we had liberalisation from 1991. Just from last 4-5 days we had been hearing about yet another alleged fraud involving thousands of crores by Kolkata-based Saradha group which may be a case of misuse/laundering by money generated by duping of lakhs of investors & public at large by Saradha group through their chit-fund and other money-pooling activities in West Bengal Capital market regulator SEBI has already passed an order against one group entity, Saradha Realty India, asking it to wind up all collective investment schemes and refund the money collected from investors. Besides, SEBI is also probing at least ten other Saradha entities for raising funds without the regulator’s approval. But question arises how come SEBI ,IT deptt ,Ministry of Corporate affairs and other enforcement agencies having so many guidelines & so called checks & balances allowed it to happen . How can we enact laws like Chit Fund Act 1982 which may have so many loose ends .This is not one of its kind case in India in recent past . We had the Harshad Mehta Scam, Ketan Parikh Scam, UTI Scam, Vanishing Company Scam, Bhansali Scam ,2G scam ,Coal scam and the story goes on this front unabated. To cut a long story short there is immediate need to revitalize in-house system of...
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...known as “Anonymous”. Hacktivism in itself is the use of computers and computer networks to promote political ends. To see this for what it truly can be, you must look at it with the understanding that it can be carried out under the same premise that proper (and skillful) use of technology can produce results similar to these of conventional acts of protest, activism, and civil disobedience. I plan on exploring whether it is freedom of speech or cyber terrorism, keeping an open mind when conducting my research will be the key to the integrity of this paper. I plan on researching online articles and post from credible sources. I will make set times while I am not at work to research and write this. Body First we need to look at what exactly is hacktivism and who practices it. Hacktivism in itself is defined as “The use of computers and computer networks to promote political ends, chiefly free speech, human rights, and information ethics. It is carried out under the premise that proper use of technology can produce results similar to those of conventional acts of protest, activism, and civil disobedience.” Certain groups such as Anonymous use this form (among others) as their way to speak out against what they see as injustice. We need to look closely, past the top layer of information, to get to the honest truth about the situation. Is this right or wrong? Is actually making an effect (wither that would be a positive or negative one)? So just who is Anonymous? During a...
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...1. Judy Baca has combined art with community activism for thirty years. She is credited for the great work of art called the Great Wall of Los Angeles that has taken place over the years, in which it is consider the largest painting standing 14 feet tall and stretches for half a mile long. She had the help of many young troubled youth each separated into multi-ethnic groups to work together on the painting. By her letting them help with the painting she was offering them much needed work skills. The chance to create this piece was offered to Baca in 1974 by the Army Corps of Engineers in an effort to make flood control channel look better. To create such a large project this has required much support and assistance. The greatest support has come from government agencies, foundations, and corporations. Juvenile Justice funding was the largest funding for the project from the beginning since it was helping the juveniles. The way the process works for each section of the Mural is that supervisors will be hired to interview and recruit youth from ages 14 to 21. It takes a whole year to organize, research, and complete a section. The social implications to create this mural require a great deal of support and tolerance to work with different ethnic backgrounds. The economic implications require money to be raised to pay for the hiring the supervisors, artists, teachers, and the youth who will execute the painting. The economic requirement has been achieved through the years by fundraisers...
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