Bibliographic Details
| Title: |
An understanding of poverty from those who are poor. |
| Authors: |
Collins, Stephanie Baker1 scollins@vaxxine.com |
| Source: |
Action Research. Mar2005, Vol. 3 Issue 1, p9-31. 23p. 3 Diagrams. |
| Subject Terms: |
Poverty research, Participant observation, Social conditions of women, Social interaction, Social policy, Public welfare, Local knowledge |
| Geographic Terms: |
Niagara Falls (Ont.), Ontario |
| Abstract: |
Participatory research in the study of poverty invites those living in difficult circumstances to participate in an analysis of their own livelihood situation. A participatory poverty assessment was facilitated with a small group of women who are members of a food co-operative in Niagara Falls, Canada and who live in poverty. The women explored together issues of well-being, the stress of living in poverty, the role of the social assistance system in shaping their lives and community attitudes. Important themes which emerged included an emphasis on social relationships, the impact of the pervasive scrutiny of the social assistance bureaucracy, the importance of community good will and the possibilities for community action. This article discusses the contribution of local knowledge to an understanding of poverty as well as the limitations of participation in changing social policy. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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| Database: |
Education Research Complete |
