Shifting Power Dynamics: Organizational Change Towards Decolonizing the Development Practice
(2024) SIMZ31 20241Graduate School
- Abstract
- This study examines how a feminist anti-racist organization challenges colonial narratives and power dynamics within the development field. Rooted in the recognition of colonial, capitalist, and patriarchal structures shaping development, the research focuses on decolonization as a means to disrupt these power dynamics. In the case study of IM, a Swedish development organization, this thesis looks into the practices of the organization, and analyses the implementation of the Self-Steering teams. Through the analysis of the organization and the process of tracing the practice, it was possible to determine that this shift challenges traditional hierarchical structures, fostering open dialogue between actors, more democratic decision-making,... (More)
- This study examines how a feminist anti-racist organization challenges colonial narratives and power dynamics within the development field. Rooted in the recognition of colonial, capitalist, and patriarchal structures shaping development, the research focuses on decolonization as a means to disrupt these power dynamics. In the case study of IM, a Swedish development organization, this thesis looks into the practices of the organization, and analyses the implementation of the Self-Steering teams. Through the analysis of the organization and the process of tracing the practice, it was possible to determine that this shift challenges traditional hierarchical structures, fostering open dialogue between actors, more democratic decision-making, and active participation. The findings underscore the potential of organizational change to contribute to decolonization within NGOs. However, successful outcomes depends on various factors complementing the change in the organization’s structure. Ultimately, the study highlights the importance for development organizations to embrace structural change as a means to foster more equitable, just, and participatory development practices. (Less)
- Popular Abstract
- This study examines how a feminist anti-racist organization challenges colonial narratives and power dynamics within the development field. Rooted in the recognition of colonial, capitalist, and patriarchal structures shaping development, the research focuses on decolonization as a means to disrupt these power dynamics. In the case study of IM, a Swedish development organization, this thesis looks into the practices of the organization, and analyses the implementation of the Self-Steering teams. Through the analysis of the organization and the process of tracing the practice, it was possible to determine that this shift challenges traditional hierarchical structures, fostering open dialogue between actors, more democratic decision-making,... (More)
- This study examines how a feminist anti-racist organization challenges colonial narratives and power dynamics within the development field. Rooted in the recognition of colonial, capitalist, and patriarchal structures shaping development, the research focuses on decolonization as a means to disrupt these power dynamics. In the case study of IM, a Swedish development organization, this thesis looks into the practices of the organization, and analyses the implementation of the Self-Steering teams. Through the analysis of the organization and the process of tracing the practice, it was possible to determine that this shift challenges traditional hierarchical structures, fostering open dialogue between actors, more democratic decision-making, and active participation. The findings underscore the potential of organizational change to contribute to decolonization within NGOs. However, successful outcomes depends on various factors complementing the change in the organization’s structure. Ultimately, the study highlights the importance for development organizations to embrace structural change as a means to foster more equitable, just, and participatory development practices. (Less)
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- author
- Salazar, Camila LU
- supervisor
- organization
- course
- SIMZ31 20241
- year
- 2024
- type
- H2 - Master's Degree (Two Years)
- subject
- keywords
- Decolonization, Development organizations, Feminism, Antiracism, Self-Steering
- language
- English
- id
- 9151772
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- 2024-06-26 12:35:36
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abstract = {{This study examines how a feminist anti-racist organization challenges colonial narratives and power dynamics within the development field. Rooted in the recognition of colonial, capitalist, and patriarchal structures shaping development, the research focuses on decolonization as a means to disrupt these power dynamics. In the case study of IM, a Swedish development organization, this thesis looks into the practices of the organization, and analyses the implementation of the Self-Steering teams. Through the analysis of the organization and the process of tracing the practice, it was possible to determine that this shift challenges traditional hierarchical structures, fostering open dialogue between actors, more democratic decision-making, and active participation. The findings underscore the potential of organizational change to contribute to decolonization within NGOs. However, successful outcomes depends on various factors complementing the change in the organization’s structure. Ultimately, the study highlights the importance for development organizations to embrace structural change as a means to foster more equitable, just, and participatory development practices.}},
author = {{Salazar, Camila}},
language = {{eng}},
note = {{Student Paper}},
title = {{Shifting Power Dynamics: Organizational Change Towards Decolonizing the Development Practice}},
year = {{2024}},
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