What Ignites and Sustains Activism: Exploring Participatory Competence

Forenza, Brad; Germak, Andrew J.

doi:10.1080/10428232.2015.1063349

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“…Although there are numerous definitions for the term, empowerment is best defined as a construct capable of facilitating "feelings of self-respect and self-esteem, a sense of power, control and autonomy" (Boehm & Boehm, 2003, p. 285). To date, most empowerment research is activist oriented (e.g., Forenza & Germak, 2015). However, the present study conceptualizes freestanding community theaters as capable of facilitating empowerment.…”

Section: Community Theatermentioning

confidence: 92%

Sustained Community Theater Participation as Civil Society Involvement

Forenza

2016

Nonprofit and Voluntary Sector Quarterly

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Community theaters proliferate in every state in the nation, yet they are rarely considered in civil society research. Participation in civil society is capable of producing individual (psychological empowerment) and community-level outcomes, yet less is known about how community theaters might be capable of producing the same. Guided by the empirically tested dimensions of intra-organizational empowerment, this qualitative study interrogates four internal processes of voluntary membership in a community theater (shared beliefs, opportunity role structure, social support, and leadership). Directed content analysis of 14 in-depth interviews support and extend our understanding of existing theory for this less examined population. Implications for policy, practice, and future research are discussed.

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Section: Community Theatermentioning

confidence: 92%

Sustained Community Theater Participation as Civil Society Involvement

Forenza

2016

Nonprofit and Voluntary Sector Quarterly

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“…In order to further explore the ways in which to move beyond marriage equality and incorporate intersectionality more strategically into the queer and trans rights movement, we must first understand the motives and desires of those who will be (and often are) leading the movement. Research on activism suggests that adults who are engaged in activism efforts often become engaged as young adults, around aged 18–22, due to a turning point in their lives or major social or political event (Forenza & Germak, 2015). Additionally, some research indicates engagement in activism may begin even earlier and that youth activism is associated with ongoing activism as an adult (Terriquez, 2015).…”

Section: Queer and Trans Activism And Young Adultsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Activism in Southwestern Queer and Trans Young Adults After the Marriage Equality Era

Gandy-Guedes

Paceley

2019

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In 2015, marriage equality in the United States was a big win for the gay and lesbian movement. Marriage equality as a primary focus of the movement, however, was not without its critiques, particularly as an issue affecting mostly white, gay, economically secure individuals. Given the history of the movement, it is essential to ask what is next. Young queer and trans people represent the next generation of potential activists and advocates for queer and trans liberation, yet little empirical attention has been paid to their goals for the movement and motivations to be actively involved, particularly among young adults in rural, conservative states. Therefore, this study sought to understand the social, economic, and environmental issues deemed important by queer and trans young adults (aged 18–29), as well as their motivations to get involved in activism efforts. Data came from a mixed-methods program evaluation, which presents a picture of the issues and motivations that led study participants ( n = 65) toward activism in one conservative, highly rural, Southwestern state in the United States. The findings of this study are discussed in light of theoretical and empirical literature and then implications for the queer and trans movement, activists, and organizers are offered.

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“…Summarizing the experiences of forty women is not easy, but detailed analysis of the lengthy interview transcripts revealed that a common trajectory, composed of critical moments, connected them despite great differences in time and space. For example, recent works by Thomas [3] and Forenza and Germak [17] characterize the link between activism and empowerment as a developmental process. Bennis and Thomas [4] make the case that "crucible" moments can unfold over hours, days or even years and they may not result in an immediate epiphany or "aha."…”

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Turning Points in the Lives of Chinese and Indian Women Leaders Working toward Social Justice

Hertz

2016

Social Sciences

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Institutional change has a human face. This paper explores how a select group of women in China and India experienced economic and political turmoil and why they chose to become change agents. Through in-depth interviews with 40 women from NGOs, government agencies and private business, four broad moments in the evolution of a change agent are identified and discussed: (1) awareness of a double-bind; (2) reframing the tension induced by that double-bind; (3) becoming an agent of change; and (4) building a vibrant network. To highlight these key features, four women's narratives are discussed in greater depth from recognizing injustice to taking a non-traditional stand. The paper concludes with a call for further comparative work on the role of personal narratives in shaping a movement for change.

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What Ignites and Sustains Activism: Exploring Participatory Competence

Cited by 10 publications

References 22 publications

Sustained Community Theater Participation as Civil Society Involvement

Sustained Community Theater Participation as Civil Society Involvement

Activism in Southwestern Queer and Trans Young Adults After the Marriage Equality Era

Turning Points in the Lives of Chinese and Indian Women Leaders Working toward Social Justice

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