Difference between revisions of "Community organizing"
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| − | '''Community organizing''' is an act of gathering individuals in a group for the promotion of like-minded interests. Community organizing attempts to influence decision-making bodies such as a [[corporation]] and [[government]] to address interests of the group. It has a leadership structure called the community organizer and they utilize methods such as picketing, protests, and | + | '''Community organizing''' is an act of gathering individuals in a group for the promotion of like-minded interests. Community organizing attempts to influence decision-making bodies such as a [[corporation]] and [[government]] to address interests of the group. It has a leadership structure called the community organizer and they utilize methods such as picketing, protests, voting, strikes, and sometimes violence as means to achieve their goals. Community organizing efforts includes the building of coalitions and may be founded in grassroots (built from scratch), [[faith]]-based (members of a church), civic-based or union-based. In the 21st century, it is common to forge community organizing for the political means of electing a candidate or enacting a policy. |
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Revision as of 03:42, March 15, 2010
Community organizing is an act of gathering individuals in a group for the promotion of like-minded interests. Community organizing attempts to influence decision-making bodies such as a corporation and government to address interests of the group. It has a leadership structure called the community organizer and they utilize methods such as picketing, protests, voting, strikes, and sometimes violence as means to achieve their goals. Community organizing efforts includes the building of coalitions and may be founded in grassroots (built from scratch), faith-based (members of a church), civic-based or union-based. In the 21st century, it is common to forge community organizing for the political means of electing a candidate or enacting a policy.