Insider/Outsider Upsides and Downsides

Abstract

This paper examines the roles, opportunities, and barriers for community workers in task-oriented groups who are different or “outsiders” as compared to “insiders” who share the same characteristics as community members along dimensions such as race, ethnicity, religion, class, age, sex, or sexual orientation. It explores the implications for community workers by reviewing a number of factors, including roles and responsibilities, knowledge and perceptions, experience and interests, communication and cultural competence, relationships and linkages, as well as legitimacy and trust. Suggestions are offered so that workers in either situation can act to take fullest advantage of their assets, while adequately preparing for potential problems and pitfalls.

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