National Study of Community Organizing

Organizations are often sites that produce and perpetuate social inequality, yet they can also be vehicles for redressing such inequities. In addition, although many organizations indicate valuing diversity and equity, most tend to remain relatively homogeneous and stratified. The National Study of Community Organizing examines the causes, consequences, and responses to diversity and inequality within organizations and reveals how people from different backgrounds can work together to promote social equity and transform social policy. It shows how organizations navigate internal social differences and leverage those differences to advance social equity and racial justice. This research advances understanding of how organizations and their internal dynamics shape organizational culture, influence intergroup relations, and achieve social change. It also identifies effective practices for organizational leaders and provides insights for evidence-based decision-making.