Thesis (M.P.H.)--University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston, School of Public Health, 2008. / Source: Masters Abstracts International, Volume: 46-04, page: 2099. Advisers: Robert E. Roberts; Christine Markham. Includes bibliographical references.

Thesis (Psy. D.)--Wheaton College Graduate School, Wheaton, IL, 2002. / Abstract. Includes bibliographical references (leaves 43-46).

Thesis (Psy. D.)--Wheaton College Graduate School, Wheaton, IL, 2002. / Abstract. Includes bibliographical references (leaves 43-46).

Submitted by Filipe dos Santos (fsantos@pucsp.br) on 2018-12-11T11:58:53Z No. of bitstreams: 1 Sulamita Jesus e Assunção.pdf: 2758582 bytes, checksum: 376d58f672780152ad929db1f666f317 (MD5) / Made available in DSpace on 2018-12-11T11:58:53Z (GMT). No. of bitstreams: 1 Sulamita Jesus e Assunção.pdf: 2758582 bytes, checksum: 376d58f672780152ad929db1f666f317 (MD5) Previous issue date: 2018-10-29 / Conselho Nacional de Pesquisa e Desenvolvimento Científico e Tecnológico - CNPq / The aim of this dissertation is to know the feminist-politic-artistic’s activities maden by black women and black lesbians, organized in feminist movements, that take place in the South suburb of São Paulo City. This research intends to present how such movements promote narratives that undermine sexist and racist speeches, helping new sense making to individual and group experiences. It can be noted that interventions and activities undertaken by women open possible paths against discrimination, stigma and submission given by gender, race, sexuality and class social markers. Research-Action-Participant in women activities, their production examination, personal interviews (3 women) and a focus group were conducted to keep track of women’s performance in this scenario, since their narratives and practices also emerge from the unregular critical space that I am in. Feminist epistemology were applied, supported by black feminists, women, lesbians and latin american perspectives, which were considered proper references because they reflect on different women oppression experiences, in many contexts / Esta dissertação pretende conhecer as ações, de cunho feminista-política-artística, desenvolvidas na periferia sul da cidade de São Paulo, pelas mulheres negras e lésbicas negras organizadas em coletivos. A pesquisa intenciona apresentar como esses encontros possibilitam narrativas que subvertem os discursos racistas e sexistas, para contribuir com novas produções de sentidos para as experiências individuais e coletivas. Observa-se que as atividades e intervenções empreendidas pelas mulheres oferecem caminhos possíveis de rompimento com a discriminação, estigma e submissão que são atribuídos pelos marcadores sociais de gênero, raça, sexualidade e classe. Para acompanhar a atuação das mulheres neste cenário, uma vez que suas narrativas e práticas também partem do plano crítico incomum em que estou inserida, foram realizadas observações a partir da pesquisa-ação participante nas atividades produzidas, análise dos materiais elaborados por elas, entrevistas individuais com três mulheres e um grupo focal. A epistemologia feminista é utilizada, apoiada nas perspectivas feministas negras, lésbicas e latino-americanas referenciais que se mostram apropriados, pois refletem sobre as experiências de opressão de diferentes mulheres em variados contextos

This study was conducted within the pressing social conditions of human vulnerability manifested in a worsening situation of homelessness which forces homeless people into a deplorable life in the inner city of Tshwane. The study is not a detailed strategic plan to design support services that could improve the situation. It is rather about imagining alternative ways to journey with homeless people in their struggle to regain their humanity; hence the title: Facing homeless people in the inner city of Tshwane. Chapter 2 analyses homelessness in the inner city of Tshwane, locating it within the bigger picture of the City of Tshwane. It takes into account the poverty that drives poor people to the margins, resulting in further human degradation. It exposes the adverse conditions that homeless people endure due to the absence of a social support net. The study obtained its information primarily from conversations with homeless people and with practitioners in church based organisations dedicated to addressing homelessness. Out of these conversations, five different causes of homelessness emerged, ranging from economic and political, to health, social and cultural factors. Chapter 3 describes a number of church-based initiatives in the inner city of Tshwane that address the situation of homeless people, analysing their strengths and weaknesses in responding to the causes of homelessness as identified in Chapter 2. Chapter 3 describes a number of church-based initiatives in the inner city of Tshwane that address the situation of homeless people, analysing their strengths and weaknesses in responding to the causes of homelessness as identified in Chapter 2. Chapter 4 develops an urban theological vision in response to this situation, in the light of the notions of holiness and hospitality in the Wesleyan tradition. Contemplating this teaching, a framework was generated for the journey of the inner city church with homeless people in their efforts to regain humanity, by prioritising economic, political, health, social, and educational strategies. This chapter highlights the fact that John Wesley’s Methodist movement campaigned for the abolition of African slavery. It also journeyed with poor and vulnerable people like widows, orphans and prisoners, using Methodist “Societies” and “Classes” to integrate them into society. Finally, Chapter 5 presents an integrative urban theological vision and a set of contextual strategies for the inner city church to journey with homeless people, following the horizons of human liberation developed in earlier chapters. / Christian Spirituality, Church History and Missiology / D.Th. (Missiology (Specialisation in Urban Ministry))

Early childhood development is one of the critical services to support the development of young children from conception to age six. Children raised in vulnerable inner cities, with limited access to quality, well-resourced ECD services, are at risk of perpetuating cycles of disadvantage and exclusion. Even though ECD centres exist in abundance in the inner city of Durban, eThekwini Municipality, KwaZulu-Natal, managers of ECD centres face challenges such as meeting rigorous registration norms and standards, a lack of finances, resources, trained staff and socio-economic factors which affect the wellbeing of children. Using a qualitative approach, this study communicates the role played by the Inner City ECD Forum in the learning experiences of seven ECD managers through their participation in inter-sectoral stakeholder interventions and capacity building trainings. It further outlines the benefits of networking and collective support. Based on the findings, recommendations for practice, policy and further research are made. / School of Social Sciences / M.A. (Social Work)