Community Development and Collective Action with Catherine Brinkley
In this conversation, co-hosts Hannah Claire Smith and Deema Tamimi engage with Catherine Brinkley, a professor of community development, to discuss the importance of civic engagement, collective action, and the role of faith-based organizations in social movements. They explore the challenges faced by academic institutions, the significance of nonviolent resistance, and the need for individuals to take the first step in community involvement. The discussion also delves into the intersection of religion and activism, the impact of patriarchy on religious narratives, and the vision for a better future centered on community values and the most vulnerable.
Chapters:
00:00 Introduction to Community Development and Current Issues
02:04 The Importance of Civic Engagement in Higher Education
08:04 Navigating Controversial Topics in Activism
13:56 Taking the First Step in Activism
18:56 The Role of Faith in Social Movements
25:50 The Role of Women in Religious Texts
29:04 Patriarchy and Its Impact on Society
32:58 Resistance and Collective Liberation
39:46 Imagining a Better Future
46:19 Guidelines for Collective Liberation