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Distributing Power. Ed Garrett Aberdeenshire Voluntary Action. Thomas Hobbes’ Leviathan (1651). This Photo by Unknown Author is licensed under CC BY-SA. A paradigm shift. The old model. An emerging new model. Communities have power to do things for themselves
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Distributing Power Ed Garrett Aberdeenshire Voluntary Action
Thomas Hobbes’ Leviathan (1651) This Photo by Unknown Author is licensed under CC BY-SA
A paradigm shift The old model An emerging new model Communities have power to do things for themselves Legitimacy guaranteed through communities actively participating in decision making process Individuals are basically good and can work together • Power is largely given to the government to act on our behalf • Legitimacy through consent given at democratic elections and others forms of consultation • Individuals are selfish and need controlling
Distributing Power (3) • Create your own image of power distribution: • How might power be distributed more equally? • What is the legitimacy of the decision making process? • Think about power within your own group….