Three theoretical perspectives on community change I am writing about is Empowerment, Self Determination and Diversity. Empowerment is the expansion of assets and capabilities of people to participate in, negotiate with, influence, control, and hold accountable institutions that affect their lives. These terms include self-strength, control, self-power, self-reliance, own choice, life of dignity in accordance with one’s values, capable of fighting for one’s rights, independence, own decision making, being free, awakening, and capability to mention only a few.
Self-determination refers to the