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This study suggests that clergy and laity who engage in political discourse within houses of wors... more This study suggests that clergy and laity who engage in political discourse within houses of worship are able to bridge social capital in a manner that yields recognition of common interests among groups of diverse racial/ethnic backgrounds. However, for blacks and whites, the influence of such discourse has no impact on whether they believe that whites and minorities can be comfortable with one another or in the possibility of interracial/ethnic political alliances. Alternatively, politically conscious religious leaders contribute to Hispanics believing that whites and minorities can be comfortable with one another and in the possibility of interracial/ethnic political alliances.
International Perspectives on Aging, 2014
ABSTRACT African Americans living in neighborhoods with limited access to health promotion progra... more ABSTRACT African Americans living in neighborhoods with limited access to health promotion programs, services or amenities—safe places to walk and exercise, health care facilities, senior centers, food security and affordable healthy foods, and transportation—are at risk of having poor health outcomes as they age (Balfour and Kaplan 2002; Bouchard et al. 2007; Ross and Mirowsky 2001). The Black church and its historic roots in African American communities may be a source of support (Bopp et al. 2006; Watson et al. 2003). Historically, the Black church has provided social and spiritual support networks to assist with living in rural and urban communities. Many African American elders attend church services regularly and benefit from a sense of community (Levin and Taylor 1993; Trinitapoli 2005). Therefore, this institution seems a likely place to provide health promotion services in many neighborhoods. This chapter discusses the African American church as a good location and partner for health promotion services. A framework for understanding healthy aging services is presented in a study of 38 African American churches in the Detroit, Michigan, metropolitan area, a case example to illustrate the potential of the Black church as a resource to promote healthy aging. Ideas on strategies to expand healthy aging programs and services for African American elders are discussed throughout the chapter.
SSRN Electronic Journal, 2000
The current study relies upon the 2004 National Politics Study to examine the association between... more The current study relies upon the 2004 National Politics Study to examine the association between exposure to race-based messages within places of worship and White race-based policy attitudes. The present study challenges the notion that, for White Americans, religiosity inevitably leads to racial prejudice. Rather, we argue, as others have, that religion exists on a continuum that spans from reinforcing to challenging the status quo of social inequality. Our findings suggests that the extent to which Whites discuss race along with the potential need for public policy solutions to address racial inequality within worship spaces, worship attendance contributes to support for public policies aimed at reducing racial inequality. On the other hand, apolitical and non-structural racial discussions within worship settings do seemingly little to move many Whites to challenge dominant idealistic perceptions of race that eschews public policy interventions as solutions to racial inequality.
Review of Religious Research, 2013
The current study relies upon the 2004 National Politics Study to examine the association between... more The current study relies upon the 2004 National Politics Study to examine the association between exposure to race-based messages within places of worship and White race-based policy attitudes. The present study challenges the notion that, for White Americans, religiosity inevitably leads to racial prejudice. Rather, we argue, as others have, that religion exists on a continuum that spans from reinforcing to challenging the status quo of social inequality. Our findings suggests that the extent to which Whites discuss race along with the potential need for public policy solutions to address racial inequality within worship spaces, worship attendance contributes to support for public policies aimed at reducing racial inequality. On the other hand, apolitical and non-structural racial discussions within worship settings do seemingly little to move many Whites to challenge dominant idealistic perceptions of race that eschews public policy interventions as solutions to racial inequality.
Journal of Urban Affairs, 2010
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Housing Policy Debate, 2010
... 1991; Galster and Danielle 1996; Galster 2008). ... produced remarkable increases in homeowne... more ... 1991; Galster and Danielle 1996; Galster 2008). ... produced remarkable increases in homeownership rates among low-income and minority households (Retsinas and Belsky 2002; Pitcoff ... the DHA's HOP initiative and the nature of the sample from which we drew our information. ...
Leaders of intervention groups for batterers must continuously assess how well they are meeting t... more Leaders of intervention groups for batterers must continuously assess how well they are meeting their goal of reducing violence. This article reports on survey and qualitative interview data from group leaders about their risk assessments. The practitioners were aware that their information about the risk levels of members was limited. They usually chose the middle of risk scales and reported
Existing literature offers many examples of how social action organizations build empowerment in ... more Existing literature offers many examples of how social action organizations build empowerment in marginalized communities. The primary argument for this article is that multiple mechanisms of empowerment exist and should be understood as much in terms of their trade-offs as for what they achieve for activists, organizations, and communities. Rather than thinking of a single organization as empowering or disempowering, we argue that any activist organization can be analyzed for its combination of empowering mechanisms and corresponding trade-offs. In a case study of a faith- based, social action organization in Detroit, we find support for the connection between empowerment building and the mechanisms identified in existing research. We also present trade-offs among these mechanisms of empowerment, in part caused by the divisive regional context, and conclude with the argument that a better understanding of the multifaceted quality of empowerment could help organizers work in coalition to leverage their strengths toward shared goals.
This study suggests that clergy and laity who engage in political discourse within houses of wors... more This study suggests that clergy and laity who engage in political discourse within houses of worship are able to bridge social capital in a manner that yields recognition of common interests among groups of diverse racial/ethnic backgrounds. However, for blacks and whites, the influence of such discourse has no impact on whether they believe that whites and minorities can be comfortable with one another or in the possibility of interracial/ethnic political alliances. Alternatively, politically conscious religious leaders contribute to Hispanics believing that whites and minorities can be comfortable with one another and in the possibility of interracial/ethnic political alliances.
International Perspectives on Aging, 2014
ABSTRACT African Americans living in neighborhoods with limited access to health promotion progra... more ABSTRACT African Americans living in neighborhoods with limited access to health promotion programs, services or amenities—safe places to walk and exercise, health care facilities, senior centers, food security and affordable healthy foods, and transportation—are at risk of having poor health outcomes as they age (Balfour and Kaplan 2002; Bouchard et al. 2007; Ross and Mirowsky 2001). The Black church and its historic roots in African American communities may be a source of support (Bopp et al. 2006; Watson et al. 2003). Historically, the Black church has provided social and spiritual support networks to assist with living in rural and urban communities. Many African American elders attend church services regularly and benefit from a sense of community (Levin and Taylor 1993; Trinitapoli 2005). Therefore, this institution seems a likely place to provide health promotion services in many neighborhoods. This chapter discusses the African American church as a good location and partner for health promotion services. A framework for understanding healthy aging services is presented in a study of 38 African American churches in the Detroit, Michigan, metropolitan area, a case example to illustrate the potential of the Black church as a resource to promote healthy aging. Ideas on strategies to expand healthy aging programs and services for African American elders are discussed throughout the chapter.
SSRN Electronic Journal, 2000
The current study relies upon the 2004 National Politics Study to examine the association between... more The current study relies upon the 2004 National Politics Study to examine the association between exposure to race-based messages within places of worship and White race-based policy attitudes. The present study challenges the notion that, for White Americans, religiosity inevitably leads to racial prejudice. Rather, we argue, as others have, that religion exists on a continuum that spans from reinforcing to challenging the status quo of social inequality. Our findings suggests that the extent to which Whites discuss race along with the potential need for public policy solutions to address racial inequality within worship spaces, worship attendance contributes to support for public policies aimed at reducing racial inequality. On the other hand, apolitical and non-structural racial discussions within worship settings do seemingly little to move many Whites to challenge dominant idealistic perceptions of race that eschews public policy interventions as solutions to racial inequality.
Review of Religious Research, 2013
The current study relies upon the 2004 National Politics Study to examine the association between... more The current study relies upon the 2004 National Politics Study to examine the association between exposure to race-based messages within places of worship and White race-based policy attitudes. The present study challenges the notion that, for White Americans, religiosity inevitably leads to racial prejudice. Rather, we argue, as others have, that religion exists on a continuum that spans from reinforcing to challenging the status quo of social inequality. Our findings suggests that the extent to which Whites discuss race along with the potential need for public policy solutions to address racial inequality within worship spaces, worship attendance contributes to support for public policies aimed at reducing racial inequality. On the other hand, apolitical and non-structural racial discussions within worship settings do seemingly little to move many Whites to challenge dominant idealistic perceptions of race that eschews public policy interventions as solutions to racial inequality.
Journal of Urban Affairs, 2010
Skip to Main Content. ...
Housing Policy Debate, 2010
... 1991; Galster and Danielle 1996; Galster 2008). ... produced remarkable increases in homeowne... more ... 1991; Galster and Danielle 1996; Galster 2008). ... produced remarkable increases in homeownership rates among low-income and minority households (Retsinas and Belsky 2002; Pitcoff ... the DHA's HOP initiative and the nature of the sample from which we drew our information. ...
Leaders of intervention groups for batterers must continuously assess how well they are meeting t... more Leaders of intervention groups for batterers must continuously assess how well they are meeting their goal of reducing violence. This article reports on survey and qualitative interview data from group leaders about their risk assessments. The practitioners were aware that their information about the risk levels of members was limited. They usually chose the middle of risk scales and reported
Existing literature offers many examples of how social action organizations build empowerment in ... more Existing literature offers many examples of how social action organizations build empowerment in marginalized communities. The primary argument for this article is that multiple mechanisms of empowerment exist and should be understood as much in terms of their trade-offs as for what they achieve for activists, organizations, and communities. Rather than thinking of a single organization as empowering or disempowering, we argue that any activist organization can be analyzed for its combination of empowering mechanisms and corresponding trade-offs. In a case study of a faith- based, social action organization in Detroit, we find support for the connection between empowerment building and the mechanisms identified in existing research. We also present trade-offs among these mechanisms of empowerment, in part caused by the divisive regional context, and conclude with the argument that a better understanding of the multifaceted quality of empowerment could help organizers work in coalition to leverage their strengths toward shared goals.