Bridging the Class Divide: And Other Lessons for Grassroots

Bridging the Class Divide: And Other Lessons for Grassroots Organizing

Again and again social change movements--on matter s from the environment to women's rights--have been run by middle-class leaders. But in order to make real progress toward economic and social change, poor people--those most affected by social problems--must be the ones to speak up and lead.

It can be done. Linda Stout herself grew up in poverty in rural North Carolina and went on to found one of this country's most successful and innovative grassroots organizations, the Piedmont Peace Project. Working for peace, jobs, health care, and basic social services in North Carolina's conservative Piedmont region, the project has attracted national attention for its success in drawing leadership from within a working-class community, actively encouraging diversity, and empowering people who have never had a voice in policy decisions to speak up for their own interests. The Piedmont Peace Project demonstrates that new ways of organizing can really work.

Bridging the Class Divide tells the inspiring story of Linda Stout's life as the daughter of a tenant farmer, as a self-taught activist, and as a leader in the progressive movement. It also gives practical lessons on how to build real working relationships between people of different income levels, races, and genders. This book will inspire and enrich anyone who works for change in our society.
Country USA
Brand Beacon Press
Manufacturer Beacon Press
Binding Paperback
ItemPartNumber 0807043095_used
Color Teal/Turquoise green
ReleaseDate 1997-02-28
UnitCount 1
UPCs 046442043090
EANs 0046442043090

Country	USA
Brand	Beacon Press
Manufacturer	Beacon Press
Binding	Paperback
ItemPartNumber	0807043095_used
Color	Teal/Turquoise green
ReleaseDate	1997-02-28
UnitCount	1
UPCs	046442043090
EANs	0046442043090

Bridging the Class Divide: And Other Lessons for Grassroots Organizing

You might also like...