On the Meaning of Empowerment and Empowerment-Oriented Social Work Practice
- 1 December 1994
- journal article
- Published by Taylor & Francis in Social Work With Groups
- Vol. 17 (3) , 23-37
- https://doi.org/10.1300/j009v17n03_03
Abstract
This paper begins by discussing five components deemed essential for fhe disempowered to become empowered. The components are: social action, political awareness, the right to say and to 'have a say,' recognizing oneself and being recognized as competent, and the use of power. Based on this discussion, the paper then addresses the requirements for empowement-oriented practice, which, it is argued, fall under two major headings: the principle of collegiality, and group and community work. Some cautions on the limits of empowerment work conclude he analysis.Keywords
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