Development, social policy and community action: lessons from below
PUBLICATION YEAR: 2017
TITLE EDITOR(S): L.Patel, M.S.Ulriksen
KEYWORDS: COMMUNITY PARTICIPATION, DEVELOPMENT
Web link: https://www.hsrcpress.ac.za/books/development-social-policy-and-community-action
Print: HSRC Library: shelf number 10273
HANDLE: 20.500.11910/11851
URI: http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11910/11851
TITLE EDITOR(S): L.Patel, M.S.Ulriksen
KEYWORDS: COMMUNITY PARTICIPATION, DEVELOPMENT
Web link: https://www.hsrcpress.ac.za/books/development-social-policy-and-community-action
Print: HSRC Library: shelf number 10273
HANDLE: 20.500.11910/11851
URI: http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11910/11851
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Abstract
Development, Social Policy and Community Action: Lessons from Below addresses these questions based on rigorous and multi-faceted research conducted in the poor, urban area of Doornkop, Soweto, using a range of different methodological approaches and theoretical perspectives that all broaden our understanding of citizen-community-state interactions in disadvantaged, urban communities in South Africa. Solutions to poverty and inequality are often designed, implemented and evaluated in a top-down manner, thereby disregarding the views and agency of the poor citizens themselves. Addressing this gap, the authors explore how government assistance, through social grants and services, as well as community support mechanisms provide solutions to citizens in poor communities and the ways that the citizens perceive and make use of such interventions. This research study points to the need for more nuanced policy strategies and interventions pertinent to local challenges which also resonate with the global search for solutions in similar contexts. With a fresh perspective that addresses the interconnections between state interventions, community and citizens in sustainable social development, this book provides a case for the importance of conducting community-based research that effectively encourages research findings to support communities to effect positive change.-
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