Thesis
Rationalizing the irrational: profiling the role of art organizations who help challenge gentrification & related social issues
Master of Science (M.S.), Drexel University
2014
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.17918/etd-6206
Abstract
In previous research artists have been identified and blamed as influential agents in causing gentrification, despite efforts made by artists and art organizations to offset gentrification. Contrarily this paper uses historical analysis and qualitative data from interviews to examine the role of arts organizations whose mission involves challenging gentrification and related social issues. The findings demonstrate their potential for success as social movement organizations as defined by Stern & Seifert in their paper, Irrational Organizations. Further examination of their creative processes, relationships with partners and supporters, and their commitment to mobilization reveal that at their best these organizations are able to use art to prioritize their mission, maintain structure as a solid foundation for prioritizing the people it serves, and incorporate mobilization as a tool for advancing its efforts against gentrification and related social injustice in a manner that corresponds best with its capacity and its mission.
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- Title
- Rationalizing the irrational
- Creators
- Yvonne S. Smith - DU
- Contributors
- Andrew Zitcer (Advisor) - Drexel University (1970-)
- Awarding Institution
- Drexel University
- Degree Awarded
- Master of Science (M.S.)
- Publisher
- Drexel University; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Resource Type
- Thesis
- Language
- English
- Academic Unit
- Arts Administration; Arts and Entertainment Enterprise; Drexel University; Antoinette Westphal College of Media Arts and Design
- Other Identifier
- 6206; 991014632076604721