Margaret Gibelman
Biographic Data
| ID | 5941871 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Margaret Gibelman |
| GIVEN NAMES | Margaret |
| FAMILY NAME | Gibelman |
| SIGNATURE | GIBELMAN M |
| AFFILIATIONS | Yeshiva University |
| VERIFIED | No |
| TOTAL WORKS | 20 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 138 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 19 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 1 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 1983 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2008 |
| H-INDEX | 6 |
Acting on Our Values: Do Social Workers Volunteer
Volunteer activity among social workers is explored in this article. Anecdotal evidence suggests social workers are not major contributors of volunteer time. The overriding research questions of this descriptive-exploratory study are to what extent do social workers engage in volunteer activities, what factors influence their decisions to volunteer, and what are the types of activities in which they engage. Volunteerism is defined as giving of on…
A Loss of Credibility: Patterns of Wrongdoing Among Nongovernmental Organizations
This paper analyzes, from a cross-national perspective, publicized incidents of wrongdoing by nongovernmental organizations (NGOs). A content analysis of media reports of “scandals” over the past four years involving NGOs was conducted to identify issues and trends in governance and management problems. The analysis is confined to NGOs that are involved in the financing and/or delivery of health and human services in order to facilitate compariso…
Television and the Public Image of Social Workers: Portrayal or Betrayal
Journal Article Television and the Public Image of Social Workers: Portrayal or Betrayal? Get access Margaret Gibelman, DSW Margaret Gibelman, DSW professor and director Doctoral Program in Social Welfare, Yeshiva University, Wurzweiler School of Social Work, 2495 Amsterdam Avenue, New York, NY 10033; e-mail: [email protected] Search for other works by this author on: Oxford Academic PubMed Google Scholar Social Work, Volume 49, Issue 2, April 2004…
The Promise of Faith-Based Social Services: Perception versus Reality
This article explores the tenets that support the history of faith‐based social services in the United States and highlights the role of faith‐based organizations, which have a long and respected tradition in service provision. These tenets are rooted in the religious and secular precepts of duty, obligation, charity, responsibility, participation, community, and justice. As basic as these concepts are, the 2001 political debate about extending p…
The promise of faith‐based social services: Perception versus reality
This article explores the tenets that support the history of faith‐based social services in the United States and highlights the role of faith‐based organizations, which have a long and respected tradition in service provision. These tenets are rooted in the religious and secular precepts of duty, obligation, charity, responsibility, participation, community, and justice. As basic as these concepts are, the 2001 political debate about extending p…
So How Far Have We Come? Pestilent and Persistent Gender Gap in Pay
This article explores the issue of women's salaries in the human services within a comparative framework of many service occupations. An analysis of year-end 1998 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics clearly demonstrates that salary disparities continue to exist between men and women. The author argues that these differences are based on continued patterns of discrimination, despite a plethora of policy initiatives dating back to the 1960s ci…
Should We Have Faith in Faith‐Based Social Services? Rhetoric Versus Realistic Expectations
Early in his administration, President George W. Bush set forth his Faith‐Based Initiative, which would authorize and encourage religious groups to compete for and provide publicly funded social services. This article analyzes the arguments made by supporters of faith‐based social services in regard to their underlying values and premises. This analysis forms the basis for examining the managerial track record of faith‐based organizations in the …
Progress or Complacency? Pay Equity for Women Circa 2001
This article explores the issue of women's pay in social work within a comparative framework of several other service occupations. A secondary analysis of U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics, data on wages and earnings revealed that substantial salary discrepancies on the basis of gender continue to exist throughout the service professions. An examination of the relationship between salary and gender for the position of chief exe…
Progress or Complacency: Pay Equity for Women Circa 2001
Very Public Scandals: Nongovernmental Organizations in Trouble
This paper analyzes, from a cross-national perspective, publicized incidents of alleged wrongdoing on the part of nongovernmental organizations (NGOs). Data were derived from daily, weekly, or monthly newspapers and special nonprofit newsletters accessible through websites. Analysis of media reports of “scandals” involving NGOs was conducted to identify issues and trends in governance and management problems associated with this sector. The paper…
Affirmative Action at the Crossroads: A Social Justice Perspective
This article reviews the basis for the policy of affirmative action within the context of changing social values. Both the aims and unanticipated consequences of affirmative action are explored, the latter of which have resulted in substantial backlash and the real possibility of policy overturn. Within this context, the position of the social welfare community toward and involvement in affirmative action is traced. An agenda for social work in c…
Say It Ain't So, Norm! Reflections on Who We Are
Journal Article Say It Ain't So, Norm! Reflections on Who We Are Get access Margaret Gibelman, DSW Margaret Gibelman, DSW professor and director Doctoral Program, Wurzweiler School of Social Work, Yeshiva University, 2495 Amsterdam Avenue, New York, NY 10033; e-mail: [email protected] Search for other works by this author on: Oxford Academic PubMed Google Scholar Social Work, Volume 45, Issue 5, October 2000, Pages 463–466, https://doi.org/10.109…
Helping Clients, Helping Ourselves: A Social Work Agenda for Achieving Occupational Equity
This article explores the glass-ceiling barriers and pay inequities experienced by women who are employed in the nonprofit human services. In addition, it reviews past and current initiatives to ameliorate gender discrimination and discrepancies between equal opportunity policies and continued marketplace realities and presents implications for policy development, social action, research, and practice
The Search for Identity: Defining Social Work--Past, Present, Future
Journal Article The Search for Identity: Defining Social Work—Past, Present, Future Get access Margaret Gibelman, DSW Margaret Gibelman, DSW professor Wurzweiler School of Social Work, Yeshiva University, Belfer Hall, 2495 Amsterdam Avenue, New York, NY 10033-3299; e-mail: [email protected] Search for other works by this author on: Oxford Academic PubMed Google Scholar Social Work, Volume 44, Issue 4, July 1999, Pages 298–310, https://doi.org…
The Privatization of Human Services: Policy and Practice Issues Volume I
Women's Perceptions of the Glass Ceiling in Human Service Organizations and What to Do About It
The study presented here analyzed the responses of women in focus groups who experienced or observed the glass ceiling in human service organizations. This article discusses the women's views of the organizational practices that affect the recruitment, hiring, and promotion of women; the various consistent themes and strategies that were identified; and the larger societal implications of the findings
The Glass Ceiling in Social Work: Is It Shatterproof
This article reports the findings of a study that supports the existence of a "glass ceiling" in social work on the basis of gender. An analysis of the demographics of the National Association of Social Workers' membership revealed that male social workers disproportionately hold managerial positions, assume such positions earlier in their careers, and earn more money in these positions than do female social workers. Suggestions are offered about…
How Voluntary Agency Networks Fared in the 1980s
Believing that the least government is the best government, the Reagan Administration favored, in both principle and practice, the transfer of functions to and fiscal independence of the private sector. This article provides a comparative analysis of the financial status of three major types of voluntary agency networks before and near the end of the Reagan era. Focusing on national voluntary health, child welfare league, and family service agenc…
Reaganomics: Its Impact on the Voluntary Not-for-Profit Sector
In seeking to diminish government's role in financing human services, the Reagan Administration has advocated increased responsibility for the voluntary sector. This analysis of data from a variety of voluntary not-for-profit agencies documents the initial effects of Reaganomics and considers projections for the future of those agencies
Alternative Service Delivery Strategies: Factors in States' Decision Making
This article focuses on the range of choices and factors affecting state level decision making about how human services are to be delivered. In light of the dual thrusts of decentralization and privatization, the viability of public-private partnerships through contracting for services is explored. Among the significant factors affecting decisions about alternative forms of service delivery are: political and fiscal preferences; the strength of o…
The Search for Identity: Defining Social Work--Past, Present, Future
Journal Article The Search for Identity: Defining Social Work—Past, Present, Future Get access Margaret Gibelman, DSW Margaret Gibelman, DSW professor Wurzweiler School of Social Work, Yeshiva University, Belfer Hall, 2495 Amsterdam Avenue, New York, NY 10033-3299; e-mail: [email protected] Search for other works by this author on: Oxford Academic PubMed Google Scholar Social Work, Volume 44, Issue 4, July 1999, Pages 298–310, https://doi.org…
A Loss of Credibility: Patterns of Wrongdoing Among Nongovernmental Organizations
This paper analyzes, from a cross-national perspective, publicized incidents of wrongdoing by nongovernmental organizations (NGOs). A content analysis of media reports of “scandals” over the past four years involving NGOs was conducted to identify issues and trends in governance and management problems. The analysis is confined to NGOs that are involved in the financing and/or delivery of health and human services in order to facilitate compariso…
Very Public Scandals: Nongovernmental Organizations in Trouble
This paper analyzes, from a cross-national perspective, publicized incidents of alleged wrongdoing on the part of nongovernmental organizations (NGOs). Data were derived from daily, weekly, or monthly newspapers and special nonprofit newsletters accessible through websites. Analysis of media reports of “scandals” involving NGOs was conducted to identify issues and trends in governance and management problems associated with this sector. The paper…
So How Far Have We Come? Pestilent and Persistent Gender Gap in Pay
This article explores the issue of women's salaries in the human services within a comparative framework of many service occupations. An analysis of year-end 1998 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics clearly demonstrates that salary disparities continue to exist between men and women. The author argues that these differences are based on continued patterns of discrimination, despite a plethora of policy initiatives dating back to the 1960s ci…
The Glass Ceiling in Social Work: Is It Shatterproof
This article reports the findings of a study that supports the existence of a "glass ceiling" in social work on the basis of gender. An analysis of the demographics of the National Association of Social Workers' membership revealed that male social workers disproportionately hold managerial positions, assume such positions earlier in their careers, and earn more money in these positions than do female social workers. Suggestions are offered about…
Acting on Our Values: Do Social Workers Volunteer
Volunteer activity among social workers is explored in this article. Anecdotal evidence suggests social workers are not major contributors of volunteer time. The overriding research questions of this descriptive-exploratory study are to what extent do social workers engage in volunteer activities, what factors influence their decisions to volunteer, and what are the types of activities in which they engage. Volunteerism is defined as giving of on…
Television and the Public Image of Social Workers: Portrayal or Betrayal
Journal Article Television and the Public Image of Social Workers: Portrayal or Betrayal? Get access Margaret Gibelman, DSW Margaret Gibelman, DSW professor and director Doctoral Program in Social Welfare, Yeshiva University, Wurzweiler School of Social Work, 2495 Amsterdam Avenue, New York, NY 10033; e-mail: [email protected] Search for other works by this author on: Oxford Academic PubMed Google Scholar Social Work, Volume 49, Issue 2, April 2004…
Helping Clients, Helping Ourselves: A Social Work Agenda for Achieving Occupational Equity
This article explores the glass-ceiling barriers and pay inequities experienced by women who are employed in the nonprofit human services. In addition, it reviews past and current initiatives to ameliorate gender discrimination and discrepancies between equal opportunity policies and continued marketplace realities and presents implications for policy development, social action, research, and practice
Say It Ain't So, Norm! Reflections on Who We Are
Journal Article Say It Ain't So, Norm! Reflections on Who We Are Get access Margaret Gibelman, DSW Margaret Gibelman, DSW professor and director Doctoral Program, Wurzweiler School of Social Work, Yeshiva University, 2495 Amsterdam Avenue, New York, NY 10033; e-mail: [email protected] Search for other works by this author on: Oxford Academic PubMed Google Scholar Social Work, Volume 45, Issue 5, October 2000, Pages 463–466, https://doi.org/10.109…
Women's Perceptions of the Glass Ceiling in Human Service Organizations and What to Do About It
The study presented here analyzed the responses of women in focus groups who experienced or observed the glass ceiling in human service organizations. This article discusses the women's views of the organizational practices that affect the recruitment, hiring, and promotion of women; the various consistent themes and strategies that were identified; and the larger societal implications of the findings
Reaganomics: Its Impact on the Voluntary Not-for-Profit Sector
In seeking to diminish government's role in financing human services, the Reagan Administration has advocated increased responsibility for the voluntary sector. This analysis of data from a variety of voluntary not-for-profit agencies documents the initial effects of Reaganomics and considers projections for the future of those agencies
Alternative Service Delivery Strategies: Factors in States' Decision Making
This article focuses on the range of choices and factors affecting state level decision making about how human services are to be delivered. In light of the dual thrusts of decentralization and privatization, the viability of public-private partnerships through contracting for services is explored. Among the significant factors affecting decisions about alternative forms of service delivery are: political and fiscal preferences; the strength of o…
Alternative Service Delivery Strategies: Factors in States' Decision Making
This article focuses on the range of choices and factors affecting state level decision making about how human services are to be delivered. In light of the dual thrusts of decentralization and privatization, the viability of public-private partnerships through contracting for services is explored. Among the significant factors affecting decisions about alternative forms of service delivery are: political and fiscal preferences; the strength of o…
Reaganomics: Its Impact on the Voluntary Not-for-Profit Sector
In seeking to diminish government's role in financing human services, the Reagan Administration has advocated increased responsibility for the voluntary sector. This analysis of data from a variety of voluntary not-for-profit agencies documents the initial effects of Reaganomics and considers projections for the future of those agencies
How Voluntary Agency Networks Fared in the 1980s
Believing that the least government is the best government, the Reagan Administration favored, in both principle and practice, the transfer of functions to and fiscal independence of the private sector. This article provides a comparative analysis of the financial status of three major types of voluntary agency networks before and near the end of the Reagan era. Focusing on national voluntary health, child welfare league, and family service agenc…
The Glass Ceiling in Social Work: Is It Shatterproof
This article reports the findings of a study that supports the existence of a "glass ceiling" in social work on the basis of gender. An analysis of the demographics of the National Association of Social Workers' membership revealed that male social workers disproportionately hold managerial positions, assume such positions earlier in their careers, and earn more money in these positions than do female social workers. Suggestions are offered about…
The Privatization of Human Services: Policy and Practice Issues Volume I
Women's Perceptions of the Glass Ceiling in Human Service Organizations and What to Do About It
The study presented here analyzed the responses of women in focus groups who experienced or observed the glass ceiling in human service organizations. This article discusses the women's views of the organizational practices that affect the recruitment, hiring, and promotion of women; the various consistent themes and strategies that were identified; and the larger societal implications of the findings
Helping Clients, Helping Ourselves: A Social Work Agenda for Achieving Occupational Equity
This article explores the glass-ceiling barriers and pay inequities experienced by women who are employed in the nonprofit human services. In addition, it reviews past and current initiatives to ameliorate gender discrimination and discrepancies between equal opportunity policies and continued marketplace realities and presents implications for policy development, social action, research, and practice
The Search for Identity: Defining Social Work--Past, Present, Future
Journal Article The Search for Identity: Defining Social Work—Past, Present, Future Get access Margaret Gibelman, DSW Margaret Gibelman, DSW professor Wurzweiler School of Social Work, Yeshiva University, Belfer Hall, 2495 Amsterdam Avenue, New York, NY 10033-3299; e-mail: [email protected] Search for other works by this author on: Oxford Academic PubMed Google Scholar Social Work, Volume 44, Issue 4, July 1999, Pages 298–310, https://doi.org…
Affirmative Action at the Crossroads: A Social Justice Perspective
This article reviews the basis for the policy of affirmative action within the context of changing social values. Both the aims and unanticipated consequences of affirmative action are explored, the latter of which have resulted in substantial backlash and the real possibility of policy overturn. Within this context, the position of the social welfare community toward and involvement in affirmative action is traced. An agenda for social work in c…
Say It Ain't So, Norm! Reflections on Who We Are
Journal Article Say It Ain't So, Norm! Reflections on Who We Are Get access Margaret Gibelman, DSW Margaret Gibelman, DSW professor and director Doctoral Program, Wurzweiler School of Social Work, Yeshiva University, 2495 Amsterdam Avenue, New York, NY 10033; e-mail: [email protected] Search for other works by this author on: Oxford Academic PubMed Google Scholar Social Work, Volume 45, Issue 5, October 2000, Pages 463–466, https://doi.org/10.109…
Very Public Scandals: Nongovernmental Organizations in Trouble
This paper analyzes, from a cross-national perspective, publicized incidents of alleged wrongdoing on the part of nongovernmental organizations (NGOs). Data were derived from daily, weekly, or monthly newspapers and special nonprofit newsletters accessible through websites. Analysis of media reports of “scandals” involving NGOs was conducted to identify issues and trends in governance and management problems associated with this sector. The paper…
Should We Have Faith in Faith‐Based Social Services? Rhetoric Versus Realistic Expectations
Early in his administration, President George W. Bush set forth his Faith‐Based Initiative, which would authorize and encourage religious groups to compete for and provide publicly funded social services. This article analyzes the arguments made by supporters of faith‐based social services in regard to their underlying values and premises. This analysis forms the basis for examining the managerial track record of faith‐based organizations in the …
Progress or Complacency? Pay Equity for Women Circa 2001
This article explores the issue of women's pay in social work within a comparative framework of several other service occupations. A secondary analysis of U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics, data on wages and earnings revealed that substantial salary discrepancies on the basis of gender continue to exist throughout the service professions. An examination of the relationship between salary and gender for the position of chief exe…
Progress or Complacency: Pay Equity for Women Circa 2001
The Promise of Faith-Based Social Services: Perception versus Reality
This article explores the tenets that support the history of faith‐based social services in the United States and highlights the role of faith‐based organizations, which have a long and respected tradition in service provision. These tenets are rooted in the religious and secular precepts of duty, obligation, charity, responsibility, participation, community, and justice. As basic as these concepts are, the 2001 political debate about extending p…
The promise of faith‐based social services: Perception versus reality
This article explores the tenets that support the history of faith‐based social services in the United States and highlights the role of faith‐based organizations, which have a long and respected tradition in service provision. These tenets are rooted in the religious and secular precepts of duty, obligation, charity, responsibility, participation, community, and justice. As basic as these concepts are, the 2001 political debate about extending p…
So How Far Have We Come? Pestilent and Persistent Gender Gap in Pay
This article explores the issue of women's salaries in the human services within a comparative framework of many service occupations. An analysis of year-end 1998 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics clearly demonstrates that salary disparities continue to exist between men and women. The author argues that these differences are based on continued patterns of discrimination, despite a plethora of policy initiatives dating back to the 1960s ci…
A Loss of Credibility: Patterns of Wrongdoing Among Nongovernmental Organizations
This paper analyzes, from a cross-national perspective, publicized incidents of wrongdoing by nongovernmental organizations (NGOs). A content analysis of media reports of “scandals” over the past four years involving NGOs was conducted to identify issues and trends in governance and management problems. The analysis is confined to NGOs that are involved in the financing and/or delivery of health and human services in order to facilitate compariso…
Television and the Public Image of Social Workers: Portrayal or Betrayal
Journal Article Television and the Public Image of Social Workers: Portrayal or Betrayal? Get access Margaret Gibelman, DSW Margaret Gibelman, DSW professor and director Doctoral Program in Social Welfare, Yeshiva University, Wurzweiler School of Social Work, 2495 Amsterdam Avenue, New York, NY 10033; e-mail: [email protected] Search for other works by this author on: Oxford Academic PubMed Google Scholar Social Work, Volume 49, Issue 2, April 2004…
Acting on Our Values: Do Social Workers Volunteer
Volunteer activity among social workers is explored in this article. Anecdotal evidence suggests social workers are not major contributors of volunteer time. The overriding research questions of this descriptive-exploratory study are to what extent do social workers engage in volunteer activities, what factors influence their decisions to volunteer, and what are the types of activities in which they engage. Volunteerism is defined as giving of on…
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