Power to the Partners : Organizational Coalitions in Social Justice Advocacy.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Dwidar, Maraam A.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Social advocacy.

Social justice.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (242 pages)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Chicago : University of Chicago Press, 2025.

Summary:

Maraam A. Dwidar's book explores the role of coalitions in advancing social and economic justice through advocacy. Drawing on seven years of research into over 1,700 coalitions, the author examines how partnerships between diverse organizations can effectively shape public policy and create meaningful societal change. By analyzing factors such as membership, funding, strategy, and goal-setting, the book identifies the key elements that distinguish successful coalitions from those that falter. Highlighting examples from environmental justice groups, reproductive rights organizations, and racial equality campaigns, the book demonstrates how advocates strategically navigate constraints, build partnerships, and mobilize collective action to address systemic inequities. Intended for scholars, policymakers, activists, and practitioners, this work offers insights into the dynamics of coalition building and its vital role in fostering equitable advocacy within competitive political environments. Generated by AI.

Contents:

Cover

Title Page

Copyright Page

Dedication

Contents

1 The Power of Partnership

2 Collaboration as Compensation

3 Studying Coalitions

4 Coalition Building, Architecture, and Influence

5 Coalition Membership

6 Collaboration in Context

7 Collaboration and Intersectional Representation

8 Conclusion

Acknowledgments

Appendixes

Notes

References

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ISBN:

0-226-84037-9

OCLC:

1522790654