Social Justice Philanthropy as Poverty Politics: A Relational Poverty Analysis of Alternative Philanthropic Practices

Gordon applies a relational poverty framework to analyze social justice philanthropy, investigating how funders either challenge or perpetuate existing poverty structures. She explores innovative practices that prioritize affected communities, aim to redistribute power, and pursue systemic structural change. This framework offers insights into philanthropic approaches that move beyond superficial interventions to address the root causes of poverty and inequality, promoting more equitable and empowering outcomes for marginalized populations.