Sen, publisher of a national quarterly magazine on race, culture, and action, identifies key priorities and strategies that can help advance the mission of any social change group, drawing on lessons learned from her groundbreaking work with women's groups organizing for economic justice. She walks readers through steps of building and mobilizing a constituency and presents case studies in organizing. Sen directs the New York office of the Applied Research Center. Annotation (c) Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
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Stir It Up--written by renowned activist and trainer RinkuSen--identifies the key priorities and strategies that can helpadvance the mission of any social change group. This groundbreakingbook addresses the unique challenges and opportunities the newglobal economy poses for activist groups and provides concreteguidance for community organizations of all orientations. Sponsored by the Ms. Foundation, Stir It Up draws onlessons learned from Sen's groundbreaking work with women's groupsorganizing for economic justice. Throughout the book, Sen walksreaders through the steps of building and mobilizing a constituencyand implementing key strategies that can effect social change. Thebook is filled with illustrative case studies that highlight bestorganizing practices in action and each chapter contains tools thatcan help groups tailor Sen's model for their own organizationalneeds. Stir It Up will show your organization how to:Design and conduct actions that further campaign goalsDevelop effective leadersBuild strong alliances and networksGenerate and use solid researchDesign an effective media strategyPut in place a plan for internal political education andconsciousness-raisingWith the information, tools, and suggestions outlined in thisbook your organization can use your "good idea" to change theworld.
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