scholarly journals Social Projects by Local Media as a Tool for the Development of Local Communities: Starting Points

2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (3) ◽  
pp. 500-513
Author(s):  
Tatiana Frolova ◽  
Alexander Gatilin
Keyword(s):  
World War Ii ◽  
Low Income ◽  
Local Community ◽  
Social Issues ◽  
Local Communities ◽  
State University ◽  
Civic Journalism ◽  
World War Ii Veterans ◽  
Local Media ◽  
Low Income Families

Despite the widespread concepts of “civic journalism”, “social journalism”, “community-centered journalism”, “citizens journalism”, social projects implemented by the local media remain insufficiently studied. Journalists initiate and organize public discussions on hot issues, defend the rights of low-income families and World War II veterans, raise money for operations. The current research conducted at the School of Journalism at Lomonosov Moscow State University examined the phenomenon of journalists’ participation in solving social issues of local communities. We analyzed the descriptions of 126 social projects by local media and 25 questionnaires. The article discusses the factors that influence decision-making on the implementation of social projects. The authors present the themes, aims of social projects, and 15 types of initiation of social projects, give examples of constructive and nonconstructive relations between journalists and representatives of authorities, business, NGOs in initiation and implementation of social projects. The authors noted that journalists and citizens, to a greater extent than representatives of local authorities, business, NGOs, are initiators of solving social problems and developing the local community. The findings appear to demonstrate that by initiating and realizing social projects, local media are fulfilling the meta-function of the development of civil society. The authors highlight the necessity of supporting journalistic initiatives.

Multilevel Social Systems Practice with Low-Income Families in Singapore

1997 ◽  
Vol 78 (3) ◽  
pp. 291-298 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sudha Nair ◽  
Myrna L. Blake ◽  
Nancy R. Vosler
Keyword(s):  
Low Income ◽  
Local Community ◽  
Research Study ◽  
Social Systems ◽  
Life Cycle Stage ◽  
Service Agency ◽  
Key Factors ◽  
Family Service ◽  
Systems Practice ◽  
Low Income Families

From a pilot research study in a family service agency in Singapore, the authors identified four key factors in understanding positive change versus no change in multilevel systemic work with low-income, stressed families: family life-cycle stage, type of problems or crisis, worker continuity and skills, and resources in the local community. The findings raise important questions for both practical and future knowledge building, suggesting that systemic work with low-income, stressed families can be effective.

scholarly journals The Formation of Bridging and Bonding Social Capital to Empower Mothers from Low-income Families

2017 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
pp. 13
Author(s):  
Anif Fatma Chawa
Keyword(s):  
Social Capital ◽  
Community Development ◽  
Low Income ◽  
Local Community ◽  
Collective Actions ◽  
Bonding Social Capital ◽  
Development Organization ◽  
Self Help ◽  
Low Income Families ◽  
Development Practice

This article presents empirical findings of research seeking to explore the formation of social capital in community development practice, that exhibits a model or mechanism by which social capital can be formed and maintained. This study also depicts how the empowerment objective can be achieved through this form of social capital. The result of this study found that the grouping mechanism established by local community development organization, namely Posdaya, has led to the formation and strengthening of social capital. The members of Posdaya have been grouped based the similarities of their interests, such as hobbies, talents, and professions. This study highlights the fact that this social capital has given rise to collective participation of the Posdaya members by sharing their knowledge, skills, and information; and finding solutions to their development problems with minimum outside intervention. These mutual and collective actions can be considered part of the self-help principle which has succeeded in empowering the members of Posdaya.

scholarly journals Role of Socio-Economic Resilience in Coping with Flood Vulnerabilities in District Charsadda

2021 ◽  
Vol VI (II) ◽  
pp. 198-203
Author(s):  
Muhammad Kaleem ◽  
Jehan Zeb ◽  
Abdullah
Keyword(s):  
Low Income ◽  
Local Community ◽  
Economic Status ◽  
Community Response ◽  
Economic Resilience ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
River Bank ◽  
The People ◽  
Chi Square Test ◽  
Low Income Families

This quantitative study was conducted in the union council Agra of district Charsadda. Primary information was collected from the sample size of 150 male respondents. A conceptual framework consisting of the independent and dependent variables was cross-tabulated through the application of Chi-Square test statistics to ascertain the association between the two variables. The study revealed a significant association (P?0.05) of local community response with the statements such as poor families are more vulnerable to flooding; awareness about flood vulnerabilities; economic status reduces flood vulnerability; people buy cheap land for houses; people living on the river bank and side walls reduce flood vulnerabilities. The study recommends that government and local authorities should take responsibility for protecting the lives and properties of the people in flood-vulnerable areas through safety measures and make effective policies to measure the vulnerability and damage caused by floods among low-income families.

scholarly journals Affordable Housing Crisis or Shortage?: Reconciling Legal Scholarship with Free Market Solutions Over the Use of Eminent Domain for Economic Development

2019 ◽  
Vol 37 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Anthony W. Cosgrove
Keyword(s):  
United States ◽  
Affordable Housing ◽  
Low Income ◽  
Urban Areas ◽  
Free Market ◽  
The United States ◽  
Local Communities ◽  
Legal Scholarship ◽  
Difficult Time ◽  
Low Income Families

Throughout the United States, low-income families are having an increasingly difficult time finding an affordable place to live.[1] Due to high rents, static incomes, and a shortage of housing, local communities, particularly in urban areas, are struggling to fight off this wave of decline and displacement.[2] Currently in the U.S., an estimated 12 million families are now spending more than half of their income on rent.[3] According to Federal Guidelines, “[f]amilies who pay more than 30 percent of their income for housing are considered cost burdened and may have difficulty affording necessities such as food, clothing, transportation, and medical care.”[4]A large reason for this overspending by low-income families is that the supply of affordable housing is shrinking.[5] Landlords and tenants both are adding to the affordable housing problem as “all sides are being squeezed.”[6] Today, most new construction on rental housing is for the high-end market, “not for low and middle-income families.”[7] So while the problem is clear, the cause of the problem is anything but.This note seeks a better understanding of the current housing problems plaguing local communities around the United States. Whether it is attributable to a crisis of societal construction or a shortage in the supply of affordable housing, this note attempts to reconcile current legal scholarship on local government initiatives, and 

scholarly journals Café in a school library: to strengthen links with school and society.

2016 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yuriko Matsuda
Keyword(s):  
Information Literacy ◽  
Low Income ◽  
Local Community ◽  
School Library ◽  
Literacy Education ◽  
Public High School ◽  
A Value ◽  
Prevention Interventions ◽  
Low Income Families ◽  
Support Students

A collaborative initiative between school librarian, professional consultant, Principal, teachers and local community in a public high school aims to support students who are low-achieving or belong to low-income families in Japan by setting up a café inside the library. The importance of a cafe in school libraries are revealed from the three point of views; Ibasho, Youth support and Information literacy education. 1) Piccari Café is a value for students not only to add the choices of ibasyo in school but also to let them know about ibasyo outside school. 2) Piccari Café works as a platform for each three levels of prevention interventions: universal, selective, and indicated. 3) Piccari Café potentially provides students information literacy education without teaching. This case revealed that school library with a meeting, learning and creative function has the potential to generate a platform for students to strengthen links with school and society.

scholarly journals Affordable Housing Crisis or Shortage?: Reconciling Legal Scholarship with Free Market Solutions Over the Use of Eminent Domain for Economic Development

2019 ◽  
Vol 37 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Anthony W. Cosgrove
Keyword(s):  
United States ◽  
Affordable Housing ◽  
Low Income ◽  
Free Market ◽  
The United States ◽  
Local Communities ◽  
Legal Scholarship ◽  
Difficult Time ◽  
Low Income Families ◽  
Market Solutions

Throughout the United States, low-income families are having an increasingly difficult time finding an affordable place to live.[1] Due to high rents, static incomes, and a shortage of housing, local communities, particularly in urban areas, are struggling to fight off this wave of decline and displacement.[2] Currently in the U.S., an estimated 12 million families are now spending more than half of their income on rent.[3] According to Federal Guidelines, “[f]amilies who pay more than 30 percent of their income for housing are considered cost burdened and may have difficulty affording necessities such as food, clothing, transportation, and medical care.”[4]A large reason for this overspending by low-income families is that the supply of affordable housing is shrinking.[5] Landlords and tenants both are adding to the affordable housing problem as “all sides are being squeezed.”[6] Today, most new construction on rental housing is for the high-end market, “not for low and middle-income families.”[7] So while the problem is clear, the cause of the problem is anything but.This note seeks a better understanding of the current housing problems plaguing local communities around the United States. Whether it is attributable to a crisis of societal construction or a shortage in the supply of affordable housing, this note attempts to reconcile current legal scholarship on local government initiatives, and economic free market solutions to lower barriers.

Demonstrating Nutrient Cost Gradients: A Brooklyn Case Study

2014 ◽  
Vol 84 (5-6) ◽  
pp. 244-251 ◽  
Author(s):  
Robert J. Karp ◽  
Gary Wong ◽  
Marguerite Orsi
Keyword(s):  
Low Income ◽  
Energy Content ◽  
Food Selection ◽  
The United States ◽  
United States Department ◽  
Micronutrient Deficiencies ◽  
Caloric Density ◽  
Low Income Families ◽  
The Cost ◽  
The Impact

Abstract. Introduction: Foods dense in micronutrients are generally more expensive than those with higher energy content. These cost-differentials may put low-income families at risk of diminished micronutrient intake. Objectives: We sought to determine differences in the cost for iron, folate, and choline in foods available for purchase in a low-income community when assessed for energy content and serving size. Methods: Sixty-nine foods listed in the menu plans provided by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) for low-income families were considered, in 10 domains. The cost and micronutrient content for-energy and per-serving of these foods were determined for the three micronutrients. Exact Kruskal-Wallis tests were used for comparisons of energy costs; Spearman rho tests for comparisons of micronutrient content. Ninety families were interviewed in a pediatric clinic to assess the impact of food cost on food selection. Results: Significant differences between domains were shown for energy density with both cost-for-energy (p < 0.001) and cost-per-serving (p < 0.05) comparisons. All three micronutrient contents were significantly correlated with cost-for-energy (p < 0.01). Both iron and choline contents were significantly correlated with cost-per-serving (p < 0.05). Of the 90 families, 38 (42 %) worried about food costs; 40 (44 %) had chosen foods of high caloric density in response to that fear, and 29 of 40 families experiencing both worry and making such food selection. Conclusion: Adjustments to USDA meal plans using cost-for-energy analysis showed differentials for both energy and micronutrients. These differentials were reduced using cost-per-serving analysis, but were not eliminated. A substantial proportion of low-income families are vulnerable to micronutrient deficiencies.

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