Invisible Careers
Author: Arlene Kaplan Daniels
Publisher:
Published: 1988
Total Pages: 303
ISBN-13: 9780226136103
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Islamic Ethics and Female Volunteering
Author: Merve Reyhan Kayikci
Publisher: Springer Nature
Published: 2020-07-28
Total Pages: 358
ISBN-13: 3030506649
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThis book unpacks how the ethical is embodied through an examination of the lived experiences of female Muslim volunteers in Belgium. Kayikci draws on a wealth of interview material that sheds light on the ethical turn in the anthropology of Islam, exploring how volunteering enables the space and time for Muslim women to commit to both orthodox religious and civic social values. As volunteering and interacting (caring) with the society requires careful deliberation of their society and their position as Muslims, and as women in that society, this research unpacks how multiple belongings of Muslim women in Belgium are negotiated, balanced, and influenced. This analysis reveals how the everyday is informed by different epistemological traditions; both the liberal and the Islamic, and how these traditions make the life-worlds of the women. Islamic Ethics and Female Volunteering will be of interest to academics across religious studies, anthropology, sociology, gender studies and community studies, especially scholars working in the areas of ethics, migration, Muslims in Europe, volunteering and activism.
Volunteering and Social Inclusion
Author: Susanne Strauß
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Published: 2008-06-24
Total Pages: 285
ISBN-13: 3835055739
DOWNLOAD EBOOKBy comparing the institutional settings in Germany and Great Britain, the study reveals differences in labour market regulations as the most important influence on the interrelation between unemployment and volunteering. In addition, Susanne Strauß identifies differences regarding gender, education and the type of volunteering organisation
The Good Mother Myth
Author: Avital Norman Nathman
Publisher: Seal Press
Published: 2013-12-31
Total Pages: 290
ISBN-13: 1580055036
DOWNLOAD EBOOKIn an era of mommy blogs, Pinterest, and Facebook, The Good Mother Myth dismantles the social media-fed notion of what it means to be a "good mother." This collection of essays takes a realistic look at motherhood and provides a platform for real voices and raw stories, each adding to the narrative of motherhood we don't tend to see in the headlines or on the news. From tales of mind-bending, panic-inducing overwhelm to a reflection on using weed instead of wine to deal with the terrible twos, the honesty of the essays creates a community of mothers who refuse to feel like they're in competition with others, or with the notion of the ideal mom—they're just trying to find a way to make it work. With a foreword by Christy Turlington Burns and a contributor list that includes Jessica Valenti, Sharon Lerner, Soraya Chemaly, Amber Dusick and many more, this remarkable collection seeks to debunk the myth and offer some honesty about what it means to be a mother.
Maestrapeace
Author: Juana Alicia
Publisher: Heyday Books
Published: 2019
Total Pages: 224
ISBN-13: 9781597144834
DOWNLOAD EBOOK"A beautiful coffee table book celebrating the Maestrapeace Mural that adorns San Francisco Mission District's Women's Building, in time for the 25th anniversary of the mural in 2019"--
Volunteering for a Cause
Author: Silvia Marina Arrom
Publisher: University of New Mexico Press
Published: 2016
Total Pages: 293
ISBN-13: 0826341888
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThis thoughtful study challenges a number of widespread assumptions about the role of Catholicism in Mexican history by examining two related Catholic charities: the male Society of St. Vincent de Paul and the Ladies of Charity of St. Vincent de Paul. With thousands of volunteers, these lay groups not only survived the liberal reforms of the mid-nineteenth century but thrived, offering educational, medical, and other services to hundreds of thousands of poor people. Arrom stresses the prominence of women among the volunteers, showing the many ways that Catholicism promoted Mexican modernization rather than being an obstacle to it. Moreover, by reinserting religion into public life, these organizations defied the secularizing policies of the Mexican government. By comparing the male and female organizations collectively, the work shows that the relationship between gender, faith, and charity was much more complicated than is usually believed, with devout men and women supporting the Catholic project in complementary ways.
The Values of Volunteering
Author: Paul Dekker
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Published: 2012-12-06
Total Pages: 246
ISBN-13: 1461501458
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThis book examines volunteering in detail from a civil society perspective, using empirical data garnered from various sources for countries all over the globe. The contributions deal with a broad spectrum of questions, ranging from the diversity, social and cultural determinants and organizational settings of volunteering, to its possible individual, social, and political effects.
Volunteering: Why we can't survive without it
Author: Melanie Oppenheimer
Publisher: UNSW Press
Published: 2008
Total Pages: 260
ISBN-13: 9781742240435
DOWNLOAD EBOOKTimely, lively and unflagging in its coverage of an extraordinary range of organisations and individuals, Volunteering takes the first comprehensive look at why Australians give so much of their time for free.
How to Live Your Dream of Volunteering Overseas
Author: Joseph Collins
Publisher: Penguin
Published: 2001-12-31
Total Pages: 500
ISBN-13: 1101200251
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThe essential guide to volunteering abroad--with profiles of more than 100 organizations How to Live Your Dream of Volunteering Overseas is the first comprehensive guide to international volunteerism for Americans of all ages--from college students to senior citizens. Joseph Collins, Stefano DeZerega, and Zahara Heckscher--all founders of respected volunteer organizations--share everything you need to know about volunteering in Latin America, Africa, Asia, the Middle East, and Eastern Europe. In-depth chapters provide information on: How to decide if international volunteering is right for you How to choose the right program Fundraising and financing What to do before and after you go abroad How to be an effective volunteer The Peace Corps Political and social contexts of Americans volunteering abroad Featuring worksheets, first-hand accounts from volunteers, and profiles of more than 100 volunteer organizations, this indispensable and unrivaled guide is a must-read for anyone who's ever dreamed of living and volunteering abroad.
The Palgrave Handbook of Volunteering, Civic Participation, and Nonprofit Associations
Author: David Horton Smith
Publisher: Springer
Published: 2017-01-18
Total Pages: 1505
ISBN-13: 1137263172
DOWNLOAD EBOOKWritten by over 200 leading experts from over seventy countries, this handbook provides a comprehensive, state-of-the-art overview of the latest theory and research on volunteering, civic participation and nonprofit membership associations. The first handbook on the subject to be truly multinational and interdisciplinary in its authorship, it represents a major milestone for the discipline. Each chapter follows a rigorous theoretical structure examining definitions, historical background, key analytical issues, usable knowledge, and future trends and required research. The nine parts of the handbook cover the historical and conceptual background of the discipline; special types of volunteering; the major activity areas of volunteering and associations; influences on volunteering and association participation; the internal structures of associations; the internal processes of associations; the external environments of associations; the scope and impacts of volunteering and associations; and conclusions and future prospects. This handbook provides an essential reference work for third-sector research and practice, including a valuable glossary of terms defining over eighty key concepts. Sponsored by the International Council of Voluntarism, Civil Society, and Social Economy Researcher Associations (ICSERA; www.icsera.org), it will appeal to scholars, policymakers and practitioners, and helps to define the emergent academic discipline of voluntaristics.
