Ethics, Equity and Community Development
“Ethics, Equity and Community Development” by Sarah Banks, published by Policy Press on May 22, 2019, is a comprehensive exploration of the everyday ethics involved in community development practices. This first edition, comprising 228 pages, delves into the local and global struggles for equity and social justice, presenting insights from contributors across various countries, including India, the Netherlands, and the USA. The book addresses ethical dilemmas faced by practitioners, such as respecting Indigenous values, challenging environmental issues, and navigating consent in divided communities.
Readers will find a blend of theoretical frameworks, philosophical perspectives, and practical case examples that illustrate the complexities of community organizing and sustainable development. The discussions encompass a range of topics, including transformative practices and ethically-sensitive approaches, making it relevant for community-based practitioners, students, and academics alike. This edition serves as a resource for those interested in the intersection of social science and sociology, providing a nuanced understanding of the ethical considerations in community development.
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This book offers a unique focus on the everyday ethics of community development practice in the context of local and global struggles for equity and social justice. Contributors from around the world (from India to the Netherlands and USA) grapple with ethical dilemmas and tensions, including how to: respect and learn from Indigenous values and philosophies; challenge environmental destruction; gain consent in divided communities; maintain or breach professional boundaries; and develop new paradigms for transformative community organising, sustainable development and ethically-sensitive practice. Offering theoretical frameworks, philosophical perspectives and practical case examples (from sex worker collectives to tree action groups and Australian Indigenous communities) this book is essential reading for community-based practitioners, students and academics.
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