Teaching Community Organizing? A Postmodernist Comparison Between Alinsky's Conflict and Eichler's Consensus Models
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
10-2013
Abstract
Social work students are expected to develop competency in and be able to use macro practice concepts in communities. One common area of macro practice involves organizing communities to improve socioeconomic environments. This article compares 2 prevailing models of community organization— Alinsky's conflict and Eichler's consensus models— from a postmodernist perspective. The goal is to guide educators and students in determining the appropriate use of each model based on the conditions influencing the need to organize. A case study is included to provide an opportunity to engage in a critical thinking exercise aimed at further honing practitioners’ skills.
Department
Social Work
Publication Title
Journal of Baccalaureate Social Work
Recommended Citation
Mackie, P.F.E. & Leibowitz, G. (2013). Teaching Community Organizing? A Postmodernist Comparison Between Alinsky's Conflict and Eichler's Consensus Models. Journal of Baccalaureate Social Work, 18, 73-88.
DOI
10.5555/basw.18.1.00p8v50825223261
Link to Publisher Version (DOI)
Publisher's Copyright and Source
Copyright © 2013 Association of Baccalaureate Social Work Program Directors. Article published by the Association of Baccalaureate Social Work Program Directors in Journal of Baccalaureate Social Work, volume 18, 2013, pages 73-88. Available online: http://jbsw.org/doi/abs/10.5555/basw.18.1.00p8v50825223261.
