Homeless People Are a Constituency Largely Without a Voice

question 35

Multiple Choice

Homeless people are a constituency largely without a voice. However, until an organization such as Canada Without Poverty can coherently organize this constituency to become an effective source for change, the poor will remain poor. Which theoretical perspective would endorse this statement?

• A)resource mobilization theory
• B)value-added theory
• C) relative deprivation theory
• D) state-centred theory

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Definitions:

Holding Environment

A supportive space that provides containment and safety, allowing individuals or groups to explore and deal with thoughts, emotions, and experiences.

Workplace Environment

The physical and psychological conditions under which employees work, including factors such as culture, safety, and resources.

Demanding Problems

Issues or situations that are challenging and require significant time, effort, or resources to resolve.

Adaptive Leadership

A leadership framework that focuses on enabling leaders to adapt to changing environments by diagnosing challenges, interpreting them, and intervening appropriately.