| Description |
43 pages ; 25 cm |
| Series |
PSI report (London, England) ; no. 885 |
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PSI research report ; no. 885
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| Contents |
1. Introduction: Aims & objectives -- Methods --2. Why black women's organisations?: Black political identity -- Justice & social inclusion -- Self-help, autonomy & empowerment -- The initial impetus for organisation -- Local contexts: generic principles -- 3. Types & structures of black women's organisations: Client groups & services -- Male client groups -- Structures of organization -- 4. Black women's organisations & the state: Local government: strategies & policies -- Funding patterns -- Funding refugee & migrant organisations -- Absence of services for diasporic African women -- Levels of funding to black women's organisations -- 5. Black women' organisations in Britain: Summary of findings -- Findings & recommendations -- Conclusion -- Appendices |
| Notes |
"The major aim of this study was to undertake a comparative analysis of different types of black women's voluntary and community organisations within England, Scotland and Wales. By including a range of organisations in a variety of geographical locations, we were able to compare and contrast regional differences, the roles played by different minority ethnic groups, and factors that enhance or hinder organisation ... "-from Aims and objectives, p.2 |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references |
| Subject |
Women in community organization -- Great Britain.
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Women, Black -- Great Britain.
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Voluntarism -- Great Britain.
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Women, Black -- Great Britain -- Ethnic identity -- Case studies.
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Women, Black -- Great Britain -- Social conditions.
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Women, Black -- Great Britain -- Government relations.
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Women, Black -- Great Britain -- Societies and clubs.
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| Author |
Cooke, Veronica
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Policy Studies Institute.
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Joseph Rowntree Foundation.
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| ISBN |
0853748004 |
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