Testing for bias in the impact of AmeriCorps service on volunteer participants: Evidence of success in achieving a neutrality program objective

• 成果类型: Article
• 署名作者: Simon, CA
• 署名单位: Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE); University of Nevada Reno
• 刊物名称: PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION REVIEW
• ISSN/ISSBN: 0033-3352
• DOI: 10.1111/1540-6210.00249
• 发表日期: 2002
• 页码: 670-678
• 关键词: politics; stereotypes; GENDER

摘要

During its nine years of existence, AmeriCorps has had a tremendous impact on its volunteers and the communities it serves. Despite concerns expressed by the Republican congressional leadership, the Corporation for National and Community Service-the federally funded administrative organization that directs AmeriCorps programs at the national level-has made clear its intention to operate in a nonpartisan, politically neutral manner A study of AmeriCorps programs in four western states finds the corporation is accomplishing its neutrality objective and is rebuilding a sense of civic-mindedness in a manner that lacks gender or racial bios-a critical element in reestablishing a strong choral society-all the while properly respecting diversity.