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Community organizing is a popular method used by immigrant communities to express their views and perspectives on a range of issues that impact their lives[1]. It is crucial to combating socio-political issues and has been utilized by immigrant communities to advocate for immigrant rights[2]. There is a wide variety of issues that are addressed through community organizing and include combating language barriers, increasing accessibility to social services, and widening the scope cultural knowledge.[3] Most importantly, community organizing has served as a way to promote collaboration and a sense of belonging for various immigrant individuals by allowing them to voice their concerns to promote change[4].Research has shown that community organizing in immigrant communities has been an effective mediator between the social injustices being addressed and those being directly affected.[5]

Of over 50 million immigrants living in the United States[1] many may experience exploitation in the workforce and different forms of discrimination and challenges in their lives.[2] Many voluntary associations that seek to meet the needs of immigrants utilize community organizing methods aiming to mobilize advocate for them.

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Strategies used in Community Organizing

Community organizing takes on a variety of forms to address the various disparities faced by immigrant communities in the United States.[6] Some community organizing groups work in providing social and legal services for the the immigrant community whereas other take on a more concentrated approach such as organizing in the workplace.[7] There are also a variety of organization focused on social change in collaboration with other grassroots organization who work closely with organizing social movements.[8] Furthermore, community organizing groups also work in educating immigrant communities about their rights and how to be more involved whether it is through social movements, protests, etc. [9]

  1. ^ Escudero, Kevin (2024-05-31), Christens, Brian D. (ed.), "Immigrant Organizing and Activism", The Cambridge Handbook of Community Empowerment (1 ed.), Cambridge University Press, pp. 139–161, doi:10.1017/9781009153720.007, ISBN 978-1-009-15372-0, retrieved 2024-05-08
  2. ^ Hanley, Jill; Shragge, Eric (2009-06-03). "Organizing for Immigrant Rights: Policy Barriers and Community Campaigns". Journal of Community Practice. 17 (1–2): 184–206. doi:10.1080/10705420902856209. ISSN 1070-5422.
  3. ^ Martinez-Damia S, Marzana D, Paloma V, Marta E. The Mediating Role of Migrant Community-Based Organizations: Challenges and Coping Strategies. Voluntas. 2023 May 4:1-12. doi: 10.1007/s11266-023-00572-0. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 37360510; PMCID: PMC10159230.
  4. ^ Fitzpatrick, Joseph P. (23/1966). "The Importance of "Community" in the Process of Immigrant Assimilation". International Migration Review. 1 (1): 5. doi:10.2307/3002231. {{cite journal}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)
  5. ^ Martinez-Damia S, Marzana D, Paloma V, Marta E. The Mediating Role of Migrant Community-Based Organizations: Challenges and Coping Strategies. Voluntas. 2023 May 4:1-12. doi: 10.1007/s11266-023-00572-0. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 37360510; PMCID: PMC10159230.
  6. ^ Robert Fisher, James DeFilippis, Community organizing in the United States, Community Development Journal, Volume 50, Issue 3, July 2015, Pages 363–379, https://doi.org/10.1093/cdj/bsv016
  7. ^ Robert Fisher, James DeFilippis, Community organizing in the United States, Community Development Journal, Volume 50, Issue 3, July 2015, Pages 363–379, https://doi.org/10.1093/cdj/bsv016
  8. ^ Robert Fisher, James DeFilippis, Community organizing in the United States, Community Development Journal, Volume 50, Issue 3, July 2015, Pages 363–379, https://doi.org/10.1093/cdj/bsv016
  9. ^ Escudero, Kevin (2024-05-31), Christens, Brian D. (ed.), "Immigrant Organizing and Activism", The Cambridge Handbook of Community Empowerment (1 ed.), Cambridge University Press, pp. 139–161, doi:10.1017/9781009153720.007, ISBN 978-1-009-15372-0, retrieved 2024-05-08
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