Duty Now For The Future: Can #SocialAction really co-produce us out of this SHIT?
Devo, Duty Now For The Future, 1979
SOCIAL ACTION NOW! A new anthem for "shared society" Tories and for all the compliant public sector workers. Social workers, community groups, volunteers, cultural organisations, everyone! SOCIAL ACTION NOW! DUTY NOW FOR THE FUTURE! [Repeat ad infinitum...]
I ask: "Can social action really co-produce us out of this SHIT?"
This is a short blog post. That's all I feel is needed. First, by way of introduction for #SocialAction converts, a parody...
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Listen to the song.
BLOCKHEAD, Devo, 1979
Never Leaves A Gap
Unfilled
Always Pays On Time
Always Fits The Bill
He Comes Well Prepared
Cube Top
Squared Off
Eight Corners
90-Degree Angles
Flat Top
Stares Straight Ahead
Stock Parts
Blockhead
Never Tips Over
Stands Up On His Own
He Is A Blockhead
Thinking Man Full Grown
He Comes Well Prepared
Cube Top
Squared Off
Eight Corners
90-Degree Angles
Flat Top
Stares Straight Ahead
Snake eyes
Blockhead
Cube Top
Squared Off
Eight Corners
90-Degree Angles
Flat Top
Stares Straight Ahead
Stock Parts
Blockhead
Lyrics.
Social action is defined by the state as:
Social action is about people coming together to help improve their lives and solve the problems that are important in their communities. It can broadly be defined as practical action in the service of others, which is (i) carried out by individuals or groups of people working together, (ii) not mandated and not for profit, (iii) done for the good of others – individuals, communities and/or society, and (iv) bringing about social change and or value.
Read about this social action nonsense here.
This is social capital rehashed. New Labour New Public Management for a mistrustful 2017. Tories want us to trust them. Do our civic bit. Act responsibly. BE GOOD!
Co-production.
Wellbeing.
Participation.
Voluntarism.
Asset based approaches.
Commissioning.
Procurement.
Community organising.
Indicators.
Outcomes.
Outputs.
Prevention.
SOCIAL ACTION.
ACT SOCIALLY TOGETHER NOW!
(Meanwhile we'll continue dismantling every aspect of your welfare state, exploiting and oppressing you at every turn.)
CO-PRODUCE YOUR CIVIC ROLE. SAVE US MONEY. HELP INSTALL NEOLIBERALISM.
This YOUR DUTY NOW FOR THE FUTURE!
COMPLY NOW!
BLOCKHEADS.
Erm, No Thank You!