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Analysing Power

Concepts and practical tools to aid analysis of power, inclusion and exclusion.


 Background
Underneath questions of injustice and inequality is the issue of power. Power is a subject that can be uncomfortable and thus, many of us are reluctant to probe. However, in order to strengthen livelihoods it is important to identify the negative uses and dynamics of power and transform them to constructive ends.

This tool contains some conceptual information that can help to clarify and deepen understanding of how power works. It also describes of some practical exercises for enquiring more deeply into power, inclusion and exclusion.




 Guide to the Tools

Dynamics of Power, Inclusion and Exclusion
http://www.justassociates.org/toolsforanalyzingpower.doc

This tool is based on a more detailed book parts of which are available to download, and all of which is available for purchase. For more details see:

A New Weave of Power, People & Politics: The Action Guide for Advocacy and Citizen Participation by Lisa VeneKlasen with Valerie Miller. Published by World Neighbors
http://www.justassociates.org/ActionGuide.htm



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