Self-Determination And Adventures In Collective Empowerment

By Kevin Parker


When it comes to having the self-determination to get things done, people often need a great deal of strength. In some cases, adventures in collective empowerment can be beneficial in teaching people new and different skills which can empower and enlighten individuals in this area. For, it is also the process of gaining strength and becoming more confident while taking control of life and learning how to claim personal rights and space.

In some cases, empowerment can be used as a practical approach in interventions related to social work. While it can also be used as a tool in the area of education. For, without it, individuals would have a hard time developing, learning and growing in knowledge and information.

One of the most well known definitions suggest it is an ongoing process in which individuals whom are centered intentionally motivate others to get involved in local events through caring, critical reflection and group participation. Whereas, the term can also refer to the process in which groups are enabled to access authority, influence and collective power to have the strength necessary to deal with individuals, large institutions and society at large.

In no way is empowering someone giving the individual power. For, power already exist within the wealth of knowledge each individual. Rather, it is the letting the power out into the world while teaching people to gain the knowledge and skills necessary to overcome obstacles and reach goals. After which, most often these individuals become stronger and better able to handle a number of different tasks whether at home, school or work.

The concept can also be defined as obtaining opportunities for marginalized groups and individuals. Whether through the help of the individual or people within the group, or outsiders, such as non-marginalized people who have shared stories of harder times to aid in promoting equality in the future, individuals often learn a great deal about the benefits of empowerment.

Both types of empowerment, individual and collective are necessities when it comes to people working together in harmony to make the world a better place. In either case, it is important to understand that it is used to build and strengthen rather than weaken and destroy individuals, communities and groups. For, only when people have the strength to teach others the skills and tools necessary to make these changes will people see a better world in the future.

While the phrase empower a female may sound sexist as doing so could dismiss men, truth is all genders, including transgendered individuals need to be empowered equally. In most cases, it occurs through a global perspective of life in which all are equal, events, standards and improvement of conditions.

Empowerment can also be used to help impoverished individuals learn how to grow gardens, or apply for food banks and food stamps. Whereas, it can also be used in an individual and collective manner to create better neighborhoods through building playgrounds and organizing cleaning projects. While the goal may be a noble one, it should be noted that not all want to be the change others want to experience in the world.




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