Meaning, Networks, and Costs to participation in Sicial Change Organiztions

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Title:: Meaning, Networks, and Costs to participation in Sicial Change Organiztions
Physical Description:: Book
Language:: English
Creator:: Burger, Leah
Publisher:: New College of Florida
Place of Publication:: Sarasota, Fla.
Creation Date:: 2011
Publication Date:: 2011

Subjects / Keywords:: Social Change
Social Networks
Participation
Genre:: Electronic Thesis or Dissertation
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Abstract:: This thesis examines what motivates individuals to become involved in social change organizations. These organizationï¿½s goals and action straddle between social service agencies and social movements. Sociological literature on participation in social movements and collective action provide the analytical framework for this research. I interviewed eight people from a social change organization in Florida. From these interviews it became clear that involvement in the social change organization is based upon the way social networks and frame alignment interacts with costs and benefits considerations in the decision to participate. With this understanding, we are better able to entice participation in these organizations and hence improve the quality of life for people in society. ï¿½ï¿½
Thesis:: Thesis (B.A.) -- New College of Florida, 2011
Electronic Access:: RESTRICTED TO NCF STUDENTS, STAFF, FACULTY, AND ON-CAMPUS USE
Bibliography:: Includes bibliographical references.
Source of Description:: This bibliographic record is available under the Creative Commons CC0 public domain dedication. The New College of Florida, as creator of this bibliographic record, has waived all rights to it worldwide under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights, to the extent allowed by law.
Local:: Faculty Sponsor: Hernandez, Sarah
Statement of Responsibility:: by Leah Burger