Macleod, M. A. and Emejulu, A. (2014) Neoliberalism with a community face? A critical analysis of asset-based community development in Scotland. Journal of Community Practice, 22(4), pp. 430-450. (doi: 10.1080/10705422.2014.959147)
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Abstract
In this article, we trace the ideological and social policy roots of asset-based community development (ABCD) in the United States and the United Kingdom, and explore how this approach has been legitimized in Scotland. We argue that ABCD is a capitulation to neoliberal values of individualization and privatization. Drawing on findings from our empirical work, we discuss how ABCD generates dilemmas for community development. Although some practitioners are able to adapt ABCD to focus on renewing Scottish democracy, several practitioners are using ABCD to privatize public issues such as inequality and justify dramatic cuts to the Scottish welfare state.
| Item Type: | Articles |
|---|---|
| Status: | Published |
| Refereed: | Yes |
| Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID: | Macleod, Mary Anne |
| Authors: | Macleod, M. A., and Emejulu, A. |
| College/School: | College of Social Sciences |
| Journal Name: | Journal of Community Practice |
| Publisher: | Taylor & Francis |
| ISSN: | 1070-5422 |
| ISSN (Online): | 1543-3706 |
| Published Online: | 03 November 2014 |
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