The Political Frame Week 2
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The political Frame
Craig Jackson & Larry Dold
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definition of the political frame
The political frame can be described as an ongoing battle between warring factions, each trying to advance their agenda by negotiation and strategizing in order to gain power to obtain their goals.
the essence of the political frame
key elements and terminology
OF THE POLITICAL FRAME
* Power
* Strategy
* Bargaining/Negotiation
* Coalition
* Scarce resources
* Conflict
* Alliances
* Agendas
* Networking
* Strategy
* Bargaining/Negotiation
* Coalition
* Scarce resources
* Conflict
* Alliances
* Agendas
* Networking
david a. roozen
The Political Frame
The Political Frame
David A. Roozen
Pastor Bate's heart began to pound when he walked into the council room after worship and saw Sue Barker slouched in her chair, tears rolling down her cheeks. June Street and Bob Downs were huddled around talking to her. Paul Whiting and three other council members sat with puzzled looks - observing, their lips drawn tight, with some obvious irritation and even anger. Other members were filing in, taking their seats around the circle. When they were seated Pastor Bates asked Sue if she would share with the group what was happening with her. Sue hesitated, sniffled and then blurted out, "Its the horrible sexist language in this group. Every meeting is drenched with it. The leaders show no sensitivity to the language of the liturgy, the hymns or the scripture. It is one hundred percent male.”
Pastor Bates caught a glimpse of Paul, who had led the service, shifting in his chair, his face growing red with anger. Bates' own anxiety was increasing as he thought how he had worked to get Paul and some other more conservative members on the council. Criticism of the pastor and "his liberal allies" in the church had been increasing. Bringing the divergent factions together on the council where their differences might be aired more directly, Bates hoped, would stem the rising tide of innuendo and behind-the-scenes maneuvering.
Paul jumped to his feet, glaring at the pastor. "I don't like to get angry, "he said, "especially in the church. But obviously some people on this council are more interested in social issues than they are about the gospel. That's what's wrong with this parish. It has deserted the faith for the frivolous." With that he stalked out of the room, casting an inviting glance at his three cohorts.
Pastor Bates, his anxiety now at an all-time high, felt immobilized. He wanted to run after Paul and convince him to come back. He was angry at Sue for her continual pressing of the feminist issue. He was mentally kicking himself for urging liberal and conservative representation on the church council. Jesus' words from the text earlier in the evening kept ringing in his head.' "Love your enemies." But who were his enemies? How could there be enemies when everyone was trying to be faithful? (Lewis, Resolving Church Conflicts, 1981: 21-22)
David A. Roozen
Pastor Bate's heart began to pound when he walked into the council room after worship and saw Sue Barker slouched in her chair, tears rolling down her cheeks. June Street and Bob Downs were huddled around talking to her. Paul Whiting and three other council members sat with puzzled looks - observing, their lips drawn tight, with some obvious irritation and even anger. Other members were filing in, taking their seats around the circle. When they were seated Pastor Bates asked Sue if she would share with the group what was happening with her. Sue hesitated, sniffled and then blurted out, "Its the horrible sexist language in this group. Every meeting is drenched with it. The leaders show no sensitivity to the language of the liturgy, the hymns or the scripture. It is one hundred percent male.”
Pastor Bates caught a glimpse of Paul, who had led the service, shifting in his chair, his face growing red with anger. Bates' own anxiety was increasing as he thought how he had worked to get Paul and some other more conservative members on the council. Criticism of the pastor and "his liberal allies" in the church had been increasing. Bringing the divergent factions together on the council where their differences might be aired more directly, Bates hoped, would stem the rising tide of innuendo and behind-the-scenes maneuvering.
Paul jumped to his feet, glaring at the pastor. "I don't like to get angry, "he said, "especially in the church. But obviously some people on this council are more interested in social issues than they are about the gospel. That's what's wrong with this parish. It has deserted the faith for the frivolous." With that he stalked out of the room, casting an inviting glance at his three cohorts.
Pastor Bates, his anxiety now at an all-time high, felt immobilized. He wanted to run after Paul and convince him to come back. He was angry at Sue for her continual pressing of the feminist issue. He was mentally kicking himself for urging liberal and conservative representation on the church council. Jesus' words from the text earlier in the evening kept ringing in his head.' "Love your enemies." But who were his enemies? How could there be enemies when everyone was trying to be faithful? (Lewis, Resolving Church Conflicts, 1981: 21-22)
Dealing with conflict
Can conflict be an asset?
With the word 'politics' having a negative connotation, how does it fit into providing positive aspects and goals of an organization? Politics tends to produce images of conflict and factions quarreling with no resolution in sight. This does not have to be the case. "Conflict is not necessarily a problem or a sign that something is amiss" (Bolman & Deal, 2013, p. 201). In fact, according to Heffron (1989), conflict can be an asset. "A tranquil, harmonious organization may very well be apathetic, uncreative, stagnant, inflexible, and unresponsive organization. Conflict challenges the status quo [and] stimulates interest and curiosity" (p. 185). The challenge is to how to mediate when conflict arises effectively. "Organizational change and effectiveness depend on managers' political skills" (Bolman & Deal, 2013, p. 222). One strategy that is a must in mediating these situations is to "deal with people as human beings and with teh problem on its merits" (Bolman & Deal, 2013, p. 216).
national rifle association
Over 4,000,000 Members
"While widely recognized today as a major political force and as America's foremost defender of Second Amendment rights, the NRA has, since its inception, been the premier firearms education organization in the world" (nra.org)
Regardless of personal feelings toward the NRA, the fact remains that they have succeeded in the political arena.
Regardless of personal feelings toward the NRA, the fact remains that they have succeeded in the political arena.
Established 1920
Over 500,000 Members
"The ACLU is our nation's guardian of liberty, working daily in courts, legislatures and communities to defend and preserve the individual rights and liberties that the Constitution and laws of the United States guarantee everyone in this country" (aclu.org, 2014).
"The ACLU also works to extend rights to segments of our population that have traditionally been denied their rights, including people of color; women; lesbians, gay men, bisexuals and transgender people; prisoners; and people with disabilities" (nra.org, 2014)
"The ACLU also works to extend rights to segments of our population that have traditionally been denied their rights, including people of color; women; lesbians, gay men, bisexuals and transgender people; prisoners; and people with disabilities" (nra.org, 2014)
challenge the status quo
Create Change
Logo and Slogan
Encoh 'Nucky' thompson
Political Acumen
"Enoch "Nucky" Thompson is a fictional character and the protagonist of the HBO TV series Boardwalk Empire. Played by Steve Buscemi, Nucky is based on former Atlantic City political figure Enoch L. Johnson. Nucky is employed as treasurer of Atlantic County, New Jersey, but in effect controls the region as a political boss. Nucky is a corrupt and powerful Republican politician who leads a double life as a gangster, and continuously struggles to meet his interests on both fronts. Charming and intelligent, he is adored by the people of Atlantic City, especially its poor and immigrant inhabitants, for his numerous acts of charity. However, in private he has a tight grip on the politics and vice of Atlantic City" (wikipedia.org, 2013).
While 'Nucky' does not always use his political skills in a moral (or legal) way, his prowess as a politician cannot be ignored. He approaches all decisions on a case by case basis, deals with adversaries in a dignified manner, and compromises when needed. He greets conflict head on and uses creativity in coming up with solutions.
While 'Nucky' does not always use his political skills in a moral (or legal) way, his prowess as a politician cannot be ignored. He approaches all decisions on a case by case basis, deals with adversaries in a dignified manner, and compromises when needed. He greets conflict head on and uses creativity in coming up with solutions.
references
Aclu.org. (2014). About Us. Retrieved from https://www.aclu.org/about-aclu-0
Bolman, L. & Deal, T. (2013). Reframing Organizations. (4th Ed). San Francisco:
Jossey-Bass
Heffron, F. (1989). Leadership Without Easy Answers. Cambridge, Massachusetts:
Belknap Press.
Nra.org. (2014). NRA History. Retrieved from http://home.nra.org/history
Roozen, D. (2006) The Political Frame. Retrieved from
http://hirr.hartsem.edu/bookshelf/roozen_article2.html
