Reaching out for resilience: Exploring approaches to inclusion and diversity in the Transition movement

A quality research study looking at inclusion and diversity in the Transition movement by Danielle K. M. Cohen at the University of Strathclyde, Glasgow, as part of her dissertation for her MSc in Human Ecology. It's called “Reaching out for resilience: Exploring approaches to inclusion and diversity in the Transition movement” and is another very useful addition to the research on Transition.

Here’s a sample quote from the conclusion:

“people in Transition – in this study at least – often talk about inclusion with a view to bringing different people into the movement. I have argued that this view of inclusion can imply and perpetuate hierarchical power relationships underpinned by assumptions of assimilation and integration. As one co-operative inquiry participant put it, Transition should perhaps not be seeking to include others but should be seeking to be included by them”.

Our thanks to Danielle for allowing us to post this.