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The politics of empowerment

Journal of Women, Politics & Policy, 1991
In this article I argue that many modern feminist theories about power suffer from problems of essentialism, ahistoricity and contradictions in implementation. While the feminist critique of androcentric models of power is insightful, feminist models of power have other difficulties.
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The Lazarus Project: The Politics of Empowerment

The American Journal of Occupational Therapy, 1991
Abstract The problems associated with institutionalized care of the frail elderly are complicated and require interdisciplinary problem solving. This paper explains the conceptual framework and initial implementation of the Lazarus Project, a pilot project in a nursing home that offers an alternative governing philosophy for residential ...
N, Kari, P, Michels
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The Politics of Women Empowerment

Hawwa, 2020
Abstract In recent decades, the governments of Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) states, especially the United Arab Emirates (UAE), have substantially increased their promotion of women in public life, with more women obtaining senior positions in an array of social domains.
Rahma Abdulkadir, Henriette Müller
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The Politics of Empowerment

Social Work, 1995
There has recently been a resurgence of interest in a component of social work and community development practice that has not received wide attention since the 1960s: the "empowerment" of low-income populations. Although efforts to empower poor people have traditionally been associated with liberal reformers, recent calls for its use have come from an
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Women's Political Empowerment

2016
Political participation by women is central to development and the empowerment of all citizens. This chapter argues for the recognition of opportunities for women in leadership, political participation, and the strengthening of democracy at the level of subnational governments.
Roberta Ryan, Ronald Woods
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E-Political Empowerment

Journal of E-Government, 2005
Abstract Results of data from a 2003 national computer-assisted telephone interview random sample survey (n= 478 completed surveys were returned) are reported. Adult respondents living in Colorado, Iowa, and Pennsylvania were eligible for participation.
Lisa E. Thrane   +4 more
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