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When Work Is Not Enough: State And Federal Policies To Support Needy Workers. Robert P. Stoker And Laura A. Wilson.
The Journal of Sociology & Social Welfare
Book note for Robert P. Stoker and Laura A. Wilson, When Work is Not Enough: State and Federal Policies to Support Needy Workers. Washington, DC: Brookings Institution Press, 2006. $24.00 papercover.
The Role Of Informal Social Networks In Micro-Savings Mobilization, Margaret Lombe, Fred M. Ssewamala
The Role Of Informal Social Networks In Micro-Savings Mobilization, Margaret Lombe, Fred M. Ssewamala
The Journal of Sociology & Social Welfare
The influence of informal institutions on economic outcomes for low income individuals and households has received little attention in the United States. Yet, drawing on social capital theory and existing studies from developing countries where informal institutions have been widely used in promoting economic opportunities offamilies in poverty, one would expect these institutions to have positive effects on the economic outcomes of low income individuals in the context of an IDA program. Using a sample of 840 respondents who were enrolled in a community action program, this study assesses the effects of informal networks of social support on performance in …
Community Development Corporations And Public Participation: Lessons From A Case Study In The Arkansas Delta, Valerie H. Hunt
Community Development Corporations And Public Participation: Lessons From A Case Study In The Arkansas Delta, Valerie H. Hunt
The Journal of Sociology & Social Welfare
In this paper, I focus on the role of community development corporations (CDCs) in fostering public participation in the local political process. Using survey and interview data gathered from CDCs operating in the Mississippi Delta region of Arkansas, I show that the CDC is an important intermediary between the citizens and the local political arena. While, according to this study's findings, the CDCs' long-term goal is to develop a lasting sense of efficacy among CDC participants, leading to direct political participation by citizens, the nature of CDC funding does not fully support these efforts. As a result, these critical activities …
Greek-Letter Membership And College Graduation: Does Race Matter?, Ronald E. Severtis Jr., C. Andre Christie-Mizell
Greek-Letter Membership And College Graduation: Does Race Matter?, Ronald E. Severtis Jr., C. Andre Christie-Mizell
The Journal of Sociology & Social Welfare
Research, utilizing a nationally representative sample of 3,712 Americans, revealed that Greek-letter membership increases the probability of college graduation more for African Americans than for European Americans. Conversely, father's education is a more robust predictor of educational outcomes for European Americans compared to their African American counterparts
From Financial Literacy To Financial Capability Among Youth, Elizabeth Johnson, Margaret S. Sherraden
From Financial Literacy To Financial Capability Among Youth, Elizabeth Johnson, Margaret S. Sherraden
The Journal of Sociology & Social Welfare
Youth in the United States are facing an increasingly complex and perilous financial world. Economically disadvantaged youth, in particular, lack financial knowledge and access to mainstream financial institutions. Despite growing interest in youth financial literacy, we have not seen comparable efforts to improve access to financial policies and services, especially among disadvantaged youth. Instead of aiming for financial literacy, an approach widely promoted in the United States, we suggest aiming for financial capability, a concept grounded in the writing of Amartya Sen and Martha Nussbaum. Building on research in the United Kingdom, the paper proposes that financial capability results when …
Astroturf, Technology And The Future Of Community Mobilization: Implications For Nonprofit Theory, John Mcnutt, Katherine Boland
Astroturf, Technology And The Future Of Community Mobilization: Implications For Nonprofit Theory, John Mcnutt, Katherine Boland
The Journal of Sociology & Social Welfare
Nonprofit Organizations advocate for the poor, the disenfranchised and the oppressed. This process is thought to build social capital and civil society, while engendering the development of social skills and deliberation. In recent years, scholars have observed that nonprofit advocacy organizations have moved from membership associations to professionalized policy change organizations. Virtual advocacy will move the process farther afield. Astroturf, the creation of synthetic advocacy efforts, continues this process further. All of this has troubling implications for nonprofit organizations and nonprofit theory. This paper describes the astroturf phenomenon, reviews pertinent nonprofit theory and speculates on the impact of astroturf for …
Review Of Inequality And Prosperity: Social Europe Vs. Liberal America. Jonas Pontusson. Reviewed By Martin Evans., Martin Evans
Review Of Inequality And Prosperity: Social Europe Vs. Liberal America. Jonas Pontusson. Reviewed By Martin Evans., Martin Evans
The Journal of Sociology & Social Welfare
Book review of Jonas Pontusson, Inequality and Prosperity: Social Europe vs Liberal America. Ithaca, NY: Cornell University Press, 2006. $19.95. papercover.
Review Of A Right To Housing: Foundations For A New Social Agenda. Rachel G. Bratt, Michael E. Stone, And Chester Hartman. Reviewed By John Q. Hodges., John Q. Hodges
The Journal of Sociology & Social Welfare
Book review of Rachel G. Bratt, Michael E. Stone and Chester Hartman, A Right to Housing: Foundations for a New Social Agenda. Philadelphia, PA: Temple University Press, 2006. $40.00 papercover.
Review Of Poor Families In America's Health Care Crisis. Ronald J. Angel, Laura Lein And Jane Henrici. Reviewed By Amy Lapan., Amy Lapan
The Journal of Sociology & Social Welfare
Book review of Ronald J. Angel, Laura Lein and Jane Henrici, Poor Families in America's Health Care Crisis. New York: Cambridge University Press, 2006. $70.00 hardcover, $27.99 papercover.
Social Capital And Welfare Reform: Organizations, Congregations And Community. Jo Ann Schneider., Amy C. Conley
Social Capital And Welfare Reform: Organizations, Congregations And Community. Jo Ann Schneider., Amy C. Conley
The Journal of Sociology & Social Welfare
Book note for Jo Ann Schneider, Social Capital and Welfare Reform: Organizations, Congregations, and Community. New York: Columbia University Press, 2006. $69.50 hardcover, $29.50 papercover.
Not Working: Latina Immigrants, Low-Wage Jobs And The Failure Of Welfare Reform. Alejandra Marchevsky And Jeanne Theorharis., Rose Barretto
Not Working: Latina Immigrants, Low-Wage Jobs And The Failure Of Welfare Reform. Alejandra Marchevsky And Jeanne Theorharis., Rose Barretto
The Journal of Sociology & Social Welfare
Book note for Rik Pinxten and Ellen Preckler, Racism in Metropolitan Areas. New York: Berghahn Books, 2006. $70.00 hardcover, $22.50 papercover.
Racism In Metropolitan Areas. Rik Pinxten And Ellen Preckler., Rose Barretto
Racism In Metropolitan Areas. Rik Pinxten And Ellen Preckler., Rose Barretto
The Journal of Sociology & Social Welfare
Book note for Rik Pinxten and Ellen Preckler, Racism in Metropolitan Areas. New York: Berghahn Books, 2006. $70.00 hardcover, $22.50 papercover.
The Challenge Of Community Work In A Global Economy, Howard Karger, Christian Iyiani, Pat Shannon
The Challenge Of Community Work In A Global Economy, Howard Karger, Christian Iyiani, Pat Shannon
The Journal of Sociology & Social Welfare
This article examines how and why five major stakeholders-international financial organizations; NGOs; governmental entities; multinational corporations; and community development projects- have failed to significantly and uniformly reduce aggregate global poverty. The article uses the results of a case study of HIV/ AIDS prevention in a low-income Nigerian city to argue that effective action must involve local and global stakeholders in collaborative partnerships. It concludes by discussing the critical role of facilitators in such partnerships.
Globalization, Welfare Reform And The Social Economy: Developing An Alternative Approach To Analyzing Social Welfare Systems In The Post-Industrial Era, Vanna Gonzales
The Journal of Sociology & Social Welfare
Our understanding of the relationship between globalization and contemporary social welfare systems is heavily influenced by three conventional approaches to studying welfare reform: the political economy, moral economy, and mixed economy approaches. In addition to analyzing the strengths and weaknesses of each of these approaches, a central aim of this article is to introduce the social economy approach as an emergent alternative. Drawing from a growing body of work on institutional innovation within the European third sector, I argue that the social economy approach makes a valuable contribution to understanding the role of welfare networks in reconfiguring globalizations' impact on …
Review Of Empire Of Scrounge: Inside The Urban Underground Of Dumpster Diving, Trash Picking, And Street Scavenging. Jeff Ferrell. Reviewed By Robert D. Leighninger, Jr., Robert D. Leighninger Jr.
Review Of Empire Of Scrounge: Inside The Urban Underground Of Dumpster Diving, Trash Picking, And Street Scavenging. Jeff Ferrell. Reviewed By Robert D. Leighninger, Jr., Robert D. Leighninger Jr.
The Journal of Sociology & Social Welfare
Book review of Jeff Ferrell, Empire of Scrounge: Inside the Urban Underground of Dumpster Diving, Trash Picking and Street Scavenging. New York: New York University Press, 2006. $22.00 paperback.
Global Energy Shifts: Fostering Stability In A Turbulent Age. Bruce Podobnik., Terry V. Shaw
Global Energy Shifts: Fostering Stability In A Turbulent Age. Bruce Podobnik., Terry V. Shaw
The Journal of Sociology & Social Welfare
Book note for Bruce Podobnik, Global Energy Shifts: Fostering Stability in a Turbulent Age. Philadelphia: Temple University Press, 2006, $22.95 papercover.
Pharmaceutical Reason: Knowledge And Value In Global Psychiatry. Andrew Lakoff., Peter Manoleas
Pharmaceutical Reason: Knowledge And Value In Global Psychiatry. Andrew Lakoff., Peter Manoleas
The Journal of Sociology & Social Welfare
Book note for Andrew Lakoff, Pharmaceutical Reason: Knowledge and Value in Global Psychiatry. Cambridge University Press, 2006. $75.00 hardcover, $29.99 papercover.
Review Of Children And Youth In Adoption, Orphanages And Foster Care: A Historical Handbook And Guide. Lori Askeland (Ed.). Reviewed By Albert J. Ellett., Alberta J. Ellett
Review Of Children And Youth In Adoption, Orphanages And Foster Care: A Historical Handbook And Guide. Lori Askeland (Ed.). Reviewed By Albert J. Ellett., Alberta J. Ellett
The Journal of Sociology & Social Welfare
Book review of Lori Askeland (Ed.). Children and Youth in Adoption, Orphanages and Foster Care: A Historical Handbook and Guide. Westport, CT: Greenwood Press, 2006. $59.95 hardcover.
Globalization And Drug And Alcohol Use In Rural Communities In Nigeria: A Case Study, Charles Fiki
Globalization And Drug And Alcohol Use In Rural Communities In Nigeria: A Case Study, Charles Fiki
The Journal of Sociology & Social Welfare
This paper presents an exploratory study of alcohol and drug use in two rural communities in Plateau State, Nigeria. The aim is to raise awareness of the rural alcohol and drug problem. The paper examines the patterns of alcohol consumption and drug use, and their perceived functions for substance use among rural farmers in Nigeria. The study shows the common use of marijuana and alcohol in addition to prescription drugs. There is also evidence of multiple or combinational drug use. Pleasure and relaxation emerged as the major reasons for drug and alcohol use. Factors influencing alcohol and drug use are …
Review Of White Slave Crusades: Race, Gender And Anti-Vice Activism, 1887-1917. Brian Donovan. Reviewed By Leslie Leighninger., Leslie Leighninger
Review Of White Slave Crusades: Race, Gender And Anti-Vice Activism, 1887-1917. Brian Donovan. Reviewed By Leslie Leighninger., Leslie Leighninger
The Journal of Sociology & Social Welfare
Book review of Brian Donovan, White Slave Crusades: Race, Gender and Antivice Activism, 1887-1917. Champaign, IL: University of Illinois Press, 2006. $ 30.00 hardcover.
Color-Blind Individualism, Intercountry Adoption And Public Policy, Pamela Anne Quiroz
Color-Blind Individualism, Intercountry Adoption And Public Policy, Pamela Anne Quiroz
The Journal of Sociology & Social Welfare
A prevailing ideology of color-blindness has resulted in privatizing the discourse on adoption. Color-blind individualism, the adoption arena's version of color-blind discourse, argues that race should not matter in adoption; racism can be eradicated through transracial adoption; and individual rights should be exercised without interference of the state. As privatization has increasingly dominated our world and disparities between countries have grown, so too has intercountry adoption. This paper examines the colonial aspects of intercountry adoption and implications for conceptualizing global human rights from our current emphasis on individual rights, as the real issue continues to be which children are desired …
Globalization And Human Trafficking, Loring Jones, David W. Engstrom, Tricia Hilliard, Mariel Diaz
Globalization And Human Trafficking, Loring Jones, David W. Engstrom, Tricia Hilliard, Mariel Diaz
The Journal of Sociology & Social Welfare
Globalization demands that social workers embrace more than just local and national perspectives; they must adopt an international viewpoint as well. A negative aspect of globalization that deserves more attention is the international movement of labor. This paper presents a description and analysis of trafficking, the more deleterious part of this movement of people, in a global context. Decision makers seeking to make global migration more humane need to know about the dynamics and process of trafficking, as well as ways to combat it. Definitional controversies, contextual issues (including the dynamics and processes of trafficking), and consequences of this movement …
Introduction: Globalization, Social Justice, And Social Welfare, Frederick Fritz Macdonald, James Midgley
Introduction: Globalization, Social Justice, And Social Welfare, Frederick Fritz Macdonald, James Midgley
The Journal of Sociology & Social Welfare
Although the literature on globalization has increased exponentially over the last decade, the term is still poorly defined and its many facets and complexities are under-appreciated. A major problem is the way the effects of globalization on social welfare have been reduced to simplistic, rhetorical statements that either condemn all aspects of globalization or uncritically extol its benefits. In reality, however, globalization has complex and paradoxical consequences for human well-being. For example, international trade is widely viewed by many progressive observers as being exploitative and unequal and many are appropriately critical of the way neo-liberal writers wax lyrical about its …
Perspectives On Globalization, Social Justice And Welfare, James Midgley
Perspectives On Globalization, Social Justice And Welfare, James Midgley
The Journal of Sociology & Social Welfare
Although the social science literature on globalization has proliferated, social policy and social work scholars have not adequately debated the consequences of globalization for social welfare and social justice. Drawing on different social science interpretations of globalization, four major perspectives that offer different analytical and normative insights into globalization are identified and their implications for social welfare and social justice are briefly examined. The implications of these perspectives for social policy and social work scholarship are also considered.
Journal Of Sociology & Social Welfare Vol. 34, No. 2 (June 2007)
Journal Of Sociology & Social Welfare Vol. 34, No. 2 (June 2007)
The Journal of Sociology & Social Welfare
TABLE OF CONTENTS
- SPECIAL ISSUE ON GLOBALIZATION, SOCIAL JUSTICE & SOCIAL WELFARE
- INTRODUCTION TO THE SPECIAL ISSUE - Frederick (Fritz) MacDonald and James Midgley, Special Editors
- PERSPECTIVES ON GLOBALIZATION, SOCIAL JUSTICE AND WELFARE - James Midgley
- GLOBALIZATION AND DRUG AND ALCOHOL USE IN RURAL COMMUNITIES IN NIGERIA: A CASE STUDY - Charles Fiki
- COLOR-BLIND INDIVIDUALISM, INTERCOUNTRY ADOPTION AND PUBLIC POLICY - Pamela Anne Quiroz
- THE CHALLENGE OF COMMUNITY WORK IN A GLOBAL ECONOMY - Howard Karger, Christian Iyiani and Pat Shannon
- GLOBALIZATION, IMMIGRATION AND THE WELFARE STATE: A CROSS-NATIONAL COMPARISON - Qingwen Xu
- GLOBALIZATION AND HUMAN TRAFFICKING - Loring Jones, …
Globalization, Immigration And The Welfare State: A Cross-National Comparison, Qingwen Xu
Globalization, Immigration And The Welfare State: A Cross-National Comparison, Qingwen Xu
The Journal of Sociology & Social Welfare
Over the past decades, the forces of globalization have helped created a huge wave of immigration. The relationship between globalization and immigration has been intensely examined in the last decade with a focus not only on whether and how much globalization has caused international immigration but also how to promote and sustain a just global system for the growing number of immigrants. This study selects three developed countries with different welfare state philosophies and traditions-Australia, Sweden and the United States-and compares how they cope with the growing number of immigrants and their various needs. This paper reflects thinking about states' …
Globalization And Social Work Education And Practice: Exploring Australian Practitioners' Views, Marina Findlay, John Mccormack
Globalization And Social Work Education And Practice: Exploring Australian Practitioners' Views, Marina Findlay, John Mccormack
The Journal of Sociology & Social Welfare
The process of globalization is a controversial movement supported by some due to the potential cross-national benefits, but criticized by others because of the fragmented or uneven distribution of those benefits. As many social workers interact with clients who may be affected by globalization processes, we were interested to investigate their educational preparedness and practice views on this topic. Sixty-six social workers completed a questionnaire which explored the relationship between local and international issues. Practitioner responses indicated a strong interest in the topic and widespread agreement that there is a link between local and global issues on clients in their …
Toward Global Welfare State Convergence?: Family Policy And Health Care In Sweden, Canada And The United States, Gregg M. Olsen
Toward Global Welfare State Convergence?: Family Policy And Health Care In Sweden, Canada And The United States, Gregg M. Olsen
The Journal of Sociology & Social Welfare
Accounts of the welfare state and the dynamics governing its development have been pivotal and highly contentious in the social policy literature over the past few decades. Since the 1980s, research has suggested that, as a result of domestic pressures and strains and/or the impact of globalization, welfare states were declining in tandem. However, most of these studies were quantitativefocusing upon 18 or more advanced capitalist nations and, in their search to uncover broad cross-national trends, utilized narrow welfare state indicators. This study investigates the extent to which the social democratic welfare state in Sweden, the social liberal welfare state …
Integrating Globalization Into The Social Work Curriculum, Karen Smith Rotabi, Denise Gammonley, Dorothy N. Gamble, Marie O. Weil
Integrating Globalization Into The Social Work Curriculum, Karen Smith Rotabi, Denise Gammonley, Dorothy N. Gamble, Marie O. Weil
The Journal of Sociology & Social Welfare
The reality that social work is a global profession is explored. Authors encourage a broadening of social work education, moving beyond the traditional conception of"internationalized"to a "globalized" social work curriculum. Practical teaching strategies for a globalized perspective are presented with selected key concepts specifically applied to social policy, community practice, human behavior in the social environment, and sustainable development. Discussion includes macro-scale ethical considerations in a neoliberal economic system.
Letters To The Editor, Stephen Marson, Marguerite G. Rosenthal
Letters To The Editor, Stephen Marson, Marguerite G. Rosenthal
The Journal of Sociology & Social Welfare
Letters to the Editor
- Stephen Marson - Senior Editor, The Journal of Social Work Values and Ethics
- Marguerite G. Rosenthal, Ph.D - Professor, School of Social Work Salem State College, MA