An eco-social approach to tackling social exclusion in European cities: A new comparative research project in progress

Matthies, Aila-Leena; Turunen, Päivi; Albers, Steffi; Boeck, Thilo; Närhi, Kati

doi:10.1080/714052811

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“…It is also hoped by many citizens that they can be part of research. Quite possibly the research process as such will mobilise citizens' resources as is usually expected in action research (see Wilkins, 2000;Matthies et al, 2000;Matthies & Kauer, 2004).…”

Section: The Multitude Of Interests and Objectives In Social Work Resmentioning

confidence: 98%

Between science, practice and politics: practice research as a defining approach of social work research Zwischen Praxis, Wissenschaft und Politik: Praxisforschung als definitorischer Ansatz der sozialarbeiterischen Forschung

Matthies¹

2005

European Journal of Social Work

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Section: The Multitude Of Interests and Objectives In Social Work Resmentioning

confidence: 98%

Between science, practice and politics: practice research as a defining approach of social work research Zwischen Praxis, Wissenschaft und Politik: Praxisforschung als definitorischer Ansatz der sozialarbeiterischen Forschung

Matthies¹

2005

European Journal of Social Work

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“…Drawing on Mary Richmond's ideas of ''person-inenvironment'', ecological systems theory emphasised a systemic view of social problems based on the reciprocal relationship between people's daily habits and their respective social environment (Matthies, Turunen, Albers, Boeck, & Närhi, 2000;Närhi, 2004). Social work interventions within this approach focused on social interactions and social networks, with an emphasis on the social environment (Peeters, 2012b).…”

Section: Eco-critical Social Workmentioning

confidence: 99%

Social Work and Sustainable Development: Local Voices from Mauritius

Rambaree

2013

Australian Social Work

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Sustainable development is much more than an ecological and economic concern; it requires social workers to analyse and understand its impact on the broader social and cultural aspects of human life. Mauritius has been branded as 'Maurice Ile Durable' (Sustainable Mauritius) by its current government. Within this context, Mauritian social workers are often called upon to engage in sustainable development programs through community empowerment and development activities. This article uses the eco-critical social work theoretical approach to analyse a subset of qualitative data generated by a larger study conducted in 2008 and 2011, which included focus groups and semistructured interviews. Based on the findings of this research, the article focuses on discourses related to concepts such as control, power, and exploitation. It considers three areas as influential to eco-critical social work in Mauritius: antioppressive practice, promotion of social justice, and critical thinking by exploring related concepts such as control, power, and exploitation. The author concludes that within the context of sustainable development more attention should be paid to promoting social justice through tackling the marginalisation and oppression of certain sections of its population.

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“…In Europe, the ecosocial work approach moved from Germany to Finland (Matthies, 1987(Matthies, , 1990, and was made concrete in field projects, followed by a European project in three cities in Finland, Germany and the UK, centred on social exclusion and sustainable living environments (Matthies, Närhi & Ward, 2001;Matthies, Turunen, Albers, Boeck, & Närhi, 2000;Närhi, 2004). Peeters' (2010a) work with colleagues on the relation between social work and sustainable development in Flanders, Belgium is furthering this 'ecosocial approach', stressing the need for a new paradigm.…”

Section: Growth Of Ecosocial Workmentioning

confidence: 99%

The place of social work in sustainable development: Towards ecosocial practice

Peeters

2011

Int J Soc Welfare

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Peeters J. The place of social work in sustainable development: Towards ecosocial practice Ecological questions are seldom seen to concern the social dimension and, accordingly, to be of direct concern to mainstream social work practice. However, the current ‘social‐ecological crisis’ demands a major social transition to a sustainable society that touches all dimensions of our lives. So, social work cannot escape this process. This article argues that social work can engage in this transition starting from its social mission and tradition, provided it includes the ecological environment as an important element of practice and develops an ecosocial practice centred on empowerment, social capital formation and resilience building as both a contribution to and part of a process of social‐political change.

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An eco-social approach to tackling social exclusion in European cities: A new comparative research project in progress

Cited by 13 publications

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Between science, practice and politics: practice research as a defining approach of social work research Zwischen Praxis, Wissenschaft und Politik: Praxisforschung als definitorischer Ansatz der sozialarbeiterischen Forschung

Between science, practice and politics: practice research as a defining approach of social work research Zwischen Praxis, Wissenschaft und Politik: Praxisforschung als definitorischer Ansatz der sozialarbeiterischen Forschung

Social Work and Sustainable Development: Local Voices from Mauritius

The place of social work in sustainable development: Towards ecosocial practice

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