Technical Communication Quarterly Apr 2023

“Who Am I Fighting For? Who Am I Accountable To?”: Comradeship as a Frame for Nonprofit Community Work in Technical Communication

Erin Brock Carlson West Virginia University

Abstract

While entrepreneurship is a pervasive cultural concept, it is not universally applicable. Drawing on a year-long study with nonprofit workers, this piece articulates a frame for understanding technical and professional communication work within nonprofits rooted in comradeship, which privileges community needs, everyday people, listening, and solidarity across stakeholder groups. Such a frame offers a more nuanced understanding of how accountability frames the work of nonprofit employees and other stakeholders dedicated to social justice.

Journal
Technical Communication Quarterly
Published
2023-04-03
DOI
10.1080/10572252.2022.2085810
Open Access
Closed
Topics
technical communication

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