Aktivizam u lokalnoj zajednici u razdoblju krize

master's thesis

• Title (english): Activism in the local community in times of crisis
• Author: Marta Vukovarac
• Mentor: Kristina Urbanc (mentor)
• Committee member: Kristina Urbanc (predsjednik povjerenstva)
• Committee member: Ninoslava Pećnik (član povjerenstva)
• Committee member: Marijana Majdak (član povjerenstva)
• Granter: University of Zagreb; Faculty of Law; (Social Work Studies); Zagreb
• Defense date and country: 2021-07-12, Croatia
• Scientific / art field, discipline and subdiscipline: SOCIAL SCIENCES; Social Activities

Abstract

Aktivizam označava intenzivno zagovaranje nekog plemenitog cilja i poduzimanje akcija za njegovo ostvarenje. Kao što sam pojam ukazuje, naglasak je na aktivnosti, odnosno na djelovanju, sudjelovanju i angažiranju. Aktivizam podrazumijeva humanitarni rad. Budućnost socijalnog rada je u socijalnom radu u zajednici. Život lokalne zajednice ovisi o radu i djelovanju pojedinaca koji žive u njoj. Socijalni rad u zajednici bavi se osnaživanjem ljudi da otkriju svoje resurse i mogućnosti kako bi postigli pozitivnu promjenu u svojoj zajednici. Građani zajedničkim aktivnostima odlučuju o smjeru razvoja svoje zajednice. Uloga socijalnog rada je angažirati se i mobilizirati ljude i strukture da se premoste životni izazovi i nedaće. Lokalne zajednice potrebno je osnaživati u svim područjima djelovanja i povezivati jednu lokalnu zajednicu s drugom u cilju međusobnog potpomaganja i djelovanja. Aktivisti unutar lokalne zajednice trebaju djelovati za zajednicu, a ne za sebe. Ljudi koji pokreću akcije šire pozitivnu energiju. Širenje pozitivne energije u lokalnoj zajednici pridonosi društvenom buđenju i promjenama. Često su lokalne zajednice neaktivne i bude se, nažalost, tek kad se dogodi neka prirodna nepogoda. U tom trenutku ljudi suosjećajno reagiraju, no često nemaju pokretača nekakve akcije. Tada je uloga socijalnog radnika od presudne važnosti jer je obrazovan i naučen djelovati u zajednici.

Abstract (english)

Activism denotes intensive advocating of some noble cause, and undertaking actions which lead to its fulfilment. As the term itself suggests, the emphasis is on activity, namely on performing, taking part and being involved. Activism implies humanitarian work. The future of social work is based on social work within a community. The life of a local community depends upon work and actions of the individuals who reside within it. Social work within a community aims to empower people to unearth their own resources and possibilities in order to achieve a positive change within their communities. Citizens’ joint actions determine the course of development of their community. The role of social work is to involve and mobilise people and structures in order to bypass life’s obstacles and challenges. It is necessary to empower local communities in all the aspects of their work thusly associating them to tightly work together and help each other. Activists within local communities should act on behalf of the community, not themselves. People who initiate campaigns spread positive energy. Spreading positive energy within a local community contributes to social awareness and initiates changes. Unfortunately, many local communities come to life only when a disaster occurs. In that moment people react emotionally, sadly they lack someone who would initiate some action. That is when the role of social workers becomes invaluable owing to them being educated and trained to act within a community.

• Keywords: aktivizam; otpornost; lokalna zajednica; humanitarna akcija
• Keywords (english): activism; resilience; local community; humanitarian work
• Language: croatian
• URN:NBN: urn:nbn:hr:199:797994
• Study programme: Title: Social Work; Study programme type: university; Study level: graduate; Academic / professional title: magistar/magistra socijalnog rada (magistar/magistra socijalnog rada)
• Type of resource: Text
• File origin: Born digital
• Access conditions: Closed access
• Created on: 2021-09-25 12:47:12