Arts-Based Interventions and Social Change in Europe

This book showcases 23 effective arts-based initiatives that address social issues faced by underprivileged communities, such as physical disabilities, financial poverty, educational poverty, loneliness among older women, cultural assimilation for migrants, and combating negative stereotypes among Roma youth. By utilizing research-based, adaptable, repeatable, and sustainable interventions, these initiatives aim to develop skills, strengthen identities, and foster communities. The book is relevant to scholars in visual arts, art education, design education, drama and theatre education, and museum pedagogy.

Format: Hardback
Length: 242 pages
Publication date: 18 October 2023
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

This captivating book delves into a remarkable collection of 23 successful arts-based initiatives, aimed at addressing the pressing social issues faced by disadvantaged communities. Recognizing the immense power of the arts in combating discrimination, marginalization, neglect, and even poverty, the authors present a comprehensive educational framework that empowers stakeholders to find innovative and sustainable solutions. The diverse range of social problems addressed in this text includes children with physical challenges, struggling with financial and educational poverty, elderly women experiencing isolation, migrants navigating unfamiliar cultural contexts, and Roma youth combating negative stereotypes, among many others. By unveiling the intricate connections between social, economic, and cultural exclusion, the contributors have meticulously designed interventions to foster skills development, strengthen identities, and cultivate vibrant communities.

This book holds immense appeal to scholars and professionals engaged in the fields of visual arts, art education, design education, drama and theatre education, and museum pedagogy. The Open Access version of this publication, accessible at http://www.taylorfrancis.com, has been generously made available under a Creative Commons [Attribution-Non Commercial-No Derivatives (CC-BY-NC-ND)] 4.0 license, ensuring widespread access and dissemination of valuable knowledge.

Dimension: 246 x 174 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032441511