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Grassroots Organizing with Homeless People: A Participatory Research Approach
Author(s) -
Yeich Susan
Publication year - 1996
Publication title -
journal of social issues
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.618
H-Index - 122
eISSN - 1540-4560
pISSN - 0022-4537
DOI - 10.1111/j.1540-4560.1996.tb01364.x
Subject(s) - grassroots , participatory action research , citizen journalism , community organizing , politics , intervention (counseling) , sociology , community based participatory research , public relations , political science , public administration , nursing , medicine , law , anthropology
This article discusses Participatory Research (PR), an intervention approach that involves oppressed people in the analysis of and solutions to social problems. A case study is provided to illustrate the application of PR's principles and components. The project involved the creation of a Homeless Persons Union, whose purpose was to empower participants both individually and collectively in a political struggle against homelessness. PR is suggested as a useful approach for researchers and activists engaged in grassroots organizing.