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Bridging the Class Divide: And Other Lessons for Grassroots Organizing

by Linda Stout

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A practical and inspirational guide to overcoming barriers of class and race

Again and again social change movements--on matter s from the environment to women's rights--have been run by middle-class leaders. But in order to make real progress toward economic and social change, poor people--those most affected by social problems--must be the ones to speak up and lead.

It can be done. Linda Stout herself grew up in poverty in rural North Carolina and went on to found one of this country's most successful and innovative grassroots organizations, the Piedmont Peace Project. Working for peace, jobs, health care, and basic social services in North Carolina's conservative Piedmont region, the project has attracted national attention for its success in drawing leadership from within a working-class community, actively encouraging diversity, and empowering people who have never had a voice in policy decisions to speak up for their own interests. The Piedmont Peace Project demonstrates that new ways of organizing can really work.

Bridging the Class Divide tells the inspiring story of Linda Stout's life as the daughter of a tenant farmer, as a self-taught activist, and as a leader in the progressive movement. It also gives practical lessons on how to build real working relationships between people of different income levels, races, and genders. This book will inspire and enrich anyone who works for change in our society.

Synopsis:

Bridging the Class Divide tells the inspiring story of Linda Stout's life as the daughter of a tenant farmer, as a self-taught activist, and as a leader in the progressive movement. It also gives practical lessons on how to build real working relationships between people of different income levels, races, and genders.

About the Author

Linda Stout grew up in poverty in rural North Carolina and went on to found one of this country's most successful and innovative grassroots organizations, the Piedmont Peace Project. Working for peace, jobs, health care, and basic social services in North Carolina's conservative Piedmont region, the project has attracted national attention for its success in drawing leadership from within a working-class community, actively encouraging diversity, and empowering people who have never had a voice in policy decisions to speak up for their own interests

Product Details

ISBN:
9780807043097
Subtitle:
And Other Lessons for Grassroots Organizing
Foreword:
Zinn, Howard
Author:
Stout, Linda
Author:
Zinn, Howard
Publisher:
Beacon Press
Location:
Boston :
Subject:
General
Subject:
United states
Subject:
Sociology - General
Subject:
Social Services & Welfare
Subject:
Sociology
Subject:
Sociology, anthropology and archaeology
Subject:
Social problems
Subject:
Social problems -- United States.
Subject:
General Social Science
Subject:
Public Policy - Social Services & Welfare
Copyright:
Edition Description:
Trade paper
Series Volume:
96-05
Publication Date:
February 1997
Binding:
Paperback
Grade Level:
General/trade
Language:
English
Illustrations:
Yes
Pages:
192
Dimensions:
8.51x5.54x.63 in. .62 lbs.

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