New Directions Simplified Hypotheses

Vocabulary flashcards related to the concepts of deep participation and social change as discussed in the lecture notes.

Hypothesis #1a

Ordinary participation leads to readjustment changes if society is stable.

Readjustment

A change that restores stability; occurs when one feels ordinary.

Hypothesis #1b

Deep participation leads to change-of-type changes if society is unstable.

Change-of-type

A new type of emotion that arises from feelings of instability.

Critical thought (conscientization)

A reflective process that generates new social knowledge through dialogue.

Social and cultural legitimacy

The recognition that empowers local communities to act on their own behalf.

Community institutions

Entities that become legitimate actors in social change.

Social energy

The driving force needed for long-term change.

Social integrative power

The collective strength that maintains social changes.

The 6 Elements of Deep Participation

A series of steps necessary for effective deep participation, starting with high differentials of culture and power.

Cultural and emotional resonance

The connection between community emotions and development initiatives that enhance participation.

Capacity compensation

The creation of high-performance jobs comparable to western jobs, enhancing local economies.

High differentials of culture and power

Conditions that create instability and necessitate deep participation.

Long-term social change

Sustained transformation in social structures supported by social energy and integrative power.

Internally anchored participation

Participation that is rooted within local communities and contexts.

Inclusion and equity expansion

Efforts to ensure all voices and groups are represented in participation.