First Advisor

Mel Henry

Term of Graduation

Spring 1977

Date of Publication

5-20-1977

Document Type

Thesis

Degree Name

Master of Social Work (MSW)

Department

Social Work

Language

English

Subjects

Associations institutions etc -- Oregon -- Portland, Associations institutions etc -- African American membership, African Americans -- Oregon -- Portland

DOI

10.15760/etd.2500

Physical Description

1 online resource (4, 94 pages)

Abstract

This is a descriptive study of grassroot organizations in the Black community of Portland, Oregon. The primary objective of this study is to determine whether the Black community of Portland is actively working to improve the socio-economic and political position of the Black residents of Portland, or whether it is disorganized, apathetic, and removed from the main stream of society.

To achieve the goals of this study, answers will be sought for the following questions: Are there grassroot organizations in the Black community of Portland, Oregon? If yes, how many are there? Who are the members? What is the nature, scope, and range of their activities? What are their accomplishments? Are leadership roles clearly defined and identifiable? What is the perception of successful leadership in the Black community?

In order to develop a theoretical framework for this study, a general review of the literature in the field of voluntary organizations and community development was necessary. The review presented a conceptual overview of three major components of analysis in the field of voluntary action research with specific emphasis placed on the literature of organizations in Black communities. The literature reflected 1) attitudinal characteristics related to participation; 2) demographic characteristics of voluntary. grassroot organizations, and 3) socio-demographic characteristics of the Black community related to participation and leadership in grassroot organizations.

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