An economically driven “infrastructure ” gives Klein the image or metaphor offences and windows. The concept of the fence is used interchangeably, stating that tangible fences are “… Added to enforce the virtual ones.. _that put resources and wealth out Of the hands of so many. ” (p. Al) As well, windows are conceptualized to represent freedom of speech, gateways to ” … The liberation Of democracy… “(p . 33), equitable substance distribution, and an access for change that the movement so powerfully fights for on a global scale.
The windows of dissent can be a representation of an intricate process of thousands of people tying their destinies together through a network of “hubs and spokes”(p. 11) simply by sharing ideas and telling stories about how economic dominance affects their daily lives. Kelvin’s windows are not portraying violent protests against globalization, no, they simply can provide an image tot deeper and more responsive democracy on both mezzo and macro levels.
Among many, one particularly important rationale for recommendation of “Fences and Windows” for study in social policy education has to do with seeing the client as being directly affected by the current over-arching structure of power that instills and maintains a “___trickle-down effect of Focusing on the client perspective and the client’s role and position within a multi-ideate overloud enables much needed insight into how the personal is so often political.
One draw back to this compilation of articles from an extremely artistic and radically driven writer is that Kelvin’s language and diction in explaining the various debates in governmental and international terms can be difficult to grasp. However, for potential social workers that are required to understand their position in an ever closing in globalizes world, Kelvin’s insights can work as an excellent introduction to this macro understanding of micro issues. The conceptualization that is eminent with study and reflection upon Kelvin’s work proposes that a political/ideological perspective is a vital part of social work and social action.
Klein provides so many detailed, and at times graphic examples constructed within a three-told abstraction Ottawa the debate on globalization entails. With an understanding of what is happening in other countries in the world like the atrocities in Argentina, Brazil and Mexico, it is sure to spark an interest and awareness into the debate, and perhaps even be a vehicle for social action, locally or globally. The opportunity to learn about and step into the network of activism Klein speaks to, will no doubt further the SAA student’s foray into social policy and social change.
