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Solidarity Economy Projects in Diverse Social Contexts
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RC02 Economy and Society (host committee)
RC48 Social Movements, Collective Actions and Social Change
Language: Spanish and English
Session Type: Oral
Invited Session
In this “Invited Session” presenters examine solidarity economy projects in diverse social contexts and through different lenses. Our papers explore the impact of involvement in these initiatives for youth development; the perspectives of young Mozambican feminists about what types of structures of solidarity are most aligned with deep resistance and transformative practices; the shaping of collective and personal narratives and the articulation of the kind(s) of society(ies) that members envision in the long run.
Presenters originate in Mozambique, Angola, Mexico and the United States, residing in Canada and Portugal, Mozambique and the United States. We bring intergenerational (ages 23-63) feminist, scholar-activist, critical race and decolonial perspectives about contemporary initiatives and the possibilities they represent. We are interdisciplinary with academic roots in sociology, political science, critical youth studies, anthropology, business, and community economic development. All presenters are involved in scholarly as well as community projects.
Through discussion of multiple settings, we collectively consider the question of how we “be the change” in relationships and structures and pursue an understanding of what principles and practices most firmly embed solidarity and the common good in contemporary efforts aimed at radical social transformation. This session engages participants and attendees in thinking about Challenges of the 21st Century: Democracy, Environment, Inequalities, Intersectionality through a discussion of ideas and energies in action.
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