Jun 1, 2008 05:29
15 yrs ago
German term
kritisch-solidarische Hilfen
German to English
Social Sciences
Social Science, Sociology, Ethics, etc.
social work
From a policy paper on: “Kinder und Jugendliche in schwierigen Lebenslagen” [Die Mobile Jugendarbeit] darf weder dazu benutzt werden, in einer Art „Schlepperfunktion“, Straßenkinder institutionellen Betreuungsangeboten zuzuführen noch darf sie als „Sozialfeuerwehr“ zur Befriedigung virulenter Straßengruppen………Generelles Ziel der Mobilen Jugendarbeit ist es, gefährdeten Kindern und Jugendlichen unmittelbare, kritisch-solidarische Hilfen zur Alltagsbewältigung zu bieten.
provision of constructive advice/practical help accompanied by constructive criticism of the adolescent’s actions?
provision of constructive advice/practical help accompanied by constructive criticism of the adolescent’s actions?
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Jun 1, 2008 09:08: Steffen Walter changed "Term asked" from "kritisch-solidarische " to "kritisch-solidarische Hilfen"
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German term (edited):
kritisch-solidarische
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criticism and solidarity
I think you need to get away from the adjective, so something like "to provide immediate help, criticism and solidarity in the resolution of everday problems".
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Comment: "Many thanks for your help and the suggested translation of the term"
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German term (edited):
kritisch-solidarische
constructive advice and help
an option.
Peer comment(s):
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Bernhard Sulzer
: I would add in solidary/solidarity
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Thank you, Bernhard
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Bernhard Sulzer
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German term (edited):
kritisch-solidarische
constructive (thoughful) solidary advice
or even "well-considered" solidarity/solidary advice/help
help in a constructive/thoughful way and, at the same time, in solidarity
I'm thinking more of constructive solidary help/advice than criticism. "Kritisch" here as looking at possible problems from all angles (thoughtful) and trying to give constructive advice for self-help.
http://nyc.indymedia.org/en/2005/02/49573.html
thoughtful solidarity
http://www.sovereignty.org.uk/features/articles/immig7.html
constructive solidarity
http://www.buko.info/aktuell/asww_g8.html
kritisch-solidarisch
http://www.buko.info/asww/paper/g8_assw_engl.pdf
in a critical way and, at the same time, in solidarity
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make that though*t*ful solidary advice
help in a constructive/thoughful way and, at the same time, in solidarity
I'm thinking more of constructive solidary help/advice than criticism. "Kritisch" here as looking at possible problems from all angles (thoughtful) and trying to give constructive advice for self-help.
http://nyc.indymedia.org/en/2005/02/49573.html
thoughtful solidarity
http://www.sovereignty.org.uk/features/articles/immig7.html
constructive solidarity
http://www.buko.info/aktuell/asww_g8.html
kritisch-solidarisch
http://www.buko.info/asww/paper/g8_assw_engl.pdf
in a critical way and, at the same time, in solidarity
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make that though*t*ful solidary advice
Peer comment(s):
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Lirka
: wow, have we posted the same thought (constructive) at the same time?
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almost at the same time, but we were thinking along the same lines; I think "thoughtful" could fit as well and I added in solidary. But we'll see; it's very late here....:)
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constructive criticism and solidary help
onother option...
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hard love
is perhaps what is meant here
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uniformly constructive criticism and support
I read this as the workers have to be uniform in what advice they offer
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just thinking maybe, as this looks so clumsy, I should write the complete sentence,as I see it.
The goal of the mobile youth workers is to offer immediate (and uniform) constructive criticism and support.................
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just thinking maybe, as this looks so clumsy, I should write the complete sentence,as I see it.
The goal of the mobile youth workers is to offer immediate (and uniform) constructive criticism and support.................
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constructive criticism and and empathic stance
While solidarisch / Solidarität seems to be frequently used in German social science publications, the direct translation as solidary/ solidarity simply does not sound right in the context of youth work/ counselling. The corresponding buzz word (in the US) clearly is “empathy”.
Being "empathic" or showing empathy means exactly that: stating one's "solidarity"/ agreement with/understanding of the other person's sentiment, mood etc.
"An empathic way of being with another person has several facets. ..... if we are able to take an empathic stance, a powerful force for change and growth. ..."
www.centerfortheperson.org/Empathic__An_Unappreciated_Way_o...
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and *an* empathic stance
Being "empathic" or showing empathy means exactly that: stating one's "solidarity"/ agreement with/understanding of the other person's sentiment, mood etc.
"An empathic way of being with another person has several facets. ..... if we are able to take an empathic stance, a powerful force for change and growth. ..."
www.centerfortheperson.org/Empathic__An_Unappreciated_Way_o...
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and *an* empathic stance
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