Concepedia

Concept

community empowerment

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123.5K

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3.7K

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1.3K

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About

Community empowerment is a process by which individuals and communities increase their capacity to influence decisions and exercise control over their lives and environments. As an academic concept and methodological approach, it investigates the dynamics through which marginalized groups acquire agency, resources, and collective power to address systemic inequalities and achieve self-determination. Key characteristics include participatory decision-making, capacity building, critical awareness, and collective action aimed at transforming power structures. Its significance lies in its role in promoting social change, equity, and sustainable development outcomes.

Top Authors

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BD

Vanderbilt University

PW

Vanderbilt University

NA

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey

HI

Bar-Ilan University

DM

Stanford University

Top Institutions

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University of Michigan

Ann Arbor, United States

University of Wisconsin–Madison

Madison, United States

University of Illinois Chicago

Chicago, United States

University of South Carolina

Columbia, United States