Challenges of Unequal Power Distribution in University -Community Partnerships
Sorensen, Janni
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Description
Title
Challenges of Unequal Power Distribution in University -Community Partnerships
Author(s)
Sorensen, Janni
Issue Date
2007
Doctoral Committee Chair(s)
Stacy Anne Harwood
Department of Study
Urban and Regional Planning
Discipline
Urban and Regional Planning
Degree Granting Institution
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Degree Name
Ph.D.
Degree Level
Dissertation
Keyword(s)
Sociology, Ethnic and Racial Studies
Language
eng
Abstract
I highlight the importance of formal training of partners to address power discrepancies. It is pointed out that the power discrepancies lead to problems setting agendas that work well for both sides of the partnership. Another important conclusion is that the partnership exclusively works with the strongest groups within the community. My research supports the literature that states that lack of conscious attention to gender disparities will lead to products that are not inclusive of the needs of women and other minority groups, beyond the common good.
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