Bibliography: #BIB28743

web link	bahai-library.com/bibliography/BIB28743
reference type	Book Section
title	Some Reflections on Bahá'í Approaches to Social Change
book title	Dimensions of Bahá'í Law
author	Danesh, Roshan and Musta, Lex
Authority control 1	Roshan Danesh; Lex Musta
authority control	Roshan Danesh; Lex Musta
year	2019
publisher	Bahá'í Publishing
place published	Wilmette, Illinois
ISBN	9781618511515
abstract	In this short paper we offer some reflections on the Bahá’í method of social change, in particular, how the Bahá’í writings foresee Bahá’ís pursuing social change. These reflections suggest that Bahá’u’lláh expects of His followers dynamic and distinct forms of engagement in the life of society at large that are primarily, though not exclusively, focused on what might be calledepistemic social action. At the same time, it is suggested that the work of building up particular patterns and structures of Bahá’í community life is best conceptualized as part of a broader model of social change in which Bahá’ís are engaged both externally in the life of society and internally in their community-building projects. Finally, it is suggested that a discourse within and about the Bahá’í community would benefit from a positive shift towards an emphasis on what Bahá’ís can and should be doing to advance social change, rather than framing discourse about Bahá’í efforts at social change through what Bahá’ís do not do, such as the limitations on participation in partisan political processes.
notes	Originally published in 2012 as part of Juxta Publishing's online continuation of Bahá'í-Inspired Perspectives on Human Rights.
language	English
keywords	LAW; SOCIAL CHANGE
pages	163–191

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