Rzecznictwo wybranych problemów społecznych z perspektywy socjologicznej
Advocacy of selected social problems from the sociological perspective

Author(s): Ryszard Necel
Subject(s): Social Sciences, Sociology
Published by: Wydawnictwo Naukowe Uniwersytetu Adama Mickiewicza
Keywords: advocacy; social worker; social work; social rights; public sphere
Summary/Abstract: The book concerns the involvement of non-governmental organizations and social welfare institutions in advocating social rights. It is a sociological analysis of social practices undertaken in the name of the rights and interests of vulnerable people: disabled people, the long-term sick and victims of domestic violence. Referring to contemporary theories in the field of social sciences, the author argues that advocacy is an activity ranging from aid activities to political involvement, and social rights are not limited solely to guaranteeing social security. The book presents the results of sociological research, including individual in-depth interviews, questionnaire research and the analysis of the content of citizens' petitions and general statements of the Ombudsman. The book is written from a sociological perspective and may prove a worthwhile read for anyone interested in the practice of social rights protection activities.

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