Stir It Up–written by renowned activist and trainer Rinku
Sen–identifies the key priorities and strategies that can help
advance the mission of any social change group. This groundbreaking
book addresses the unique challenges and opportunities the new
global economy poses for activist groups and provides concrete
guidance for community organizations of all orientations.
Sponsored by the Ms. Foundation, Stir It Up draws on
lessons learned from Sen’s groundbreaking work with women’s groups
organizing for economic justice. Throughout the book, Sen walks
readers through the steps of building and mobilizing a constituency
and implementing key strategies that can effect social change. The
book is filled with illustrative case studies that highlight best
organizing practices in action and each chapter contains tools that
can help groups tailor Sen’s model for their own organizational
needs. Stir It Up will show your organization how to:
* Design and conduct actions that further campaign goals
* Develop effective leaders
* Build strong alliances and networks
* Generate and use solid research
* Design an effective media strategy
* Put in place a plan for internal political education and
consciousness-raising
With the information, tools, and suggestions outlined in this
book your organization can use your 'good idea’ to change the
world.
Spis treści
Exercises and Exhibits.
Preface.
The Author.
Profiles.
Introduction: Community Organizing–Yesterday and
Today.
1. New Realities, Integrated Strategies.
2. Organizing New Constituencies.
3. Picking the Good Fight.
4. Ready, Set, Action!
5. Leading the Way.
6. Take Back the Facts.
7. United We Stand.
8. Speaking Truth to Power.
9. Education for Engagement.
Conclusion: Community Organizing–Tomorrow.
Resources.
References.
Index.
O autorze
Rinku Sen is the publisher of Color Lines, the national quarterly
magazine on race, culture, and action and the director of the New
York office of the Applied Research Center. She was a codirector
trainer for the Center for Third Organizing. Rinku has trained
countless organizers, directed campaigns, and designed programs to
advance race, gender, and class justice issues.
Sponsor
The Ms. Foundation for Women, a national, multi-issue, public
women’s fund, supports the efforts of women and girls to govern
their own lives and influence the world around them. They fund and
assist women’s self-help organizing efforts, and pursue changes in
public consciousness, law, philanthropy, and social policy. The
foundation directs resources to break down barriers based on race,
class, age, disability, sexual orientation and culture. The
Foundation is the founder and sponsor of the annual Take Our
Daughters to Work Day.
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