Communicative Solidarity
Networked Resistance to Neoliberalism and Authoritarianism in Urban Spaces
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 22018173 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Екатерина Калинина (Södertörn University), Ekaterina Kalinina (0000-0003-3926-687X), Paola Sartoretto (0000-0002-5638-6606, Jönköping University) |
| Year | 2026 |
| Volume | 11 |
| Publication date | 2026-06-24 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Urban Planning (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 2183-7635 • E-ISSN: 2183-7635 |
| Publisher | Cogitatio (PUBLISHER • PT) |
| DOI | 10.17645/up.11848 |
| OpenAlex | W7165801413 |
| Language | EN |
| References cited | 24 |
Today, in many parts of the world, local urban communities are forced to self‐organise in response to the neoliberal restructuring of the state with its emphasis on privatisation, deregulation, and austerity that has hollowed out welfare provisions, leading to urban fragmentation. This article tells two stories of seemingly disconnected places, which, upon closer scrutiny, bear similarities regarding the ways in which neoliberalism and conflicts unfold in urban space: Favela da Rocinha in Rio de Janeiro, and humanitarian activism across various regions in Russia. It discusses the communicative processes through which collectivities are formed and strengthened in situations of constant instability. The discussion systematises analytical insights and empirical findings from on‐site visits and interviews. Our analysis demonstrates that these groups enact solidarity as a communicative practice strengthened by place‐based relations. In these contexts, collective action that at a macro level has a political meaning gains a practical and affective significance for individuals engaged in it
Austerity · Authoritarianism · Collective action · Politics · Restructuring · Solidarity · Welfare state · Collaborative and Sustainable Housing Initiatives · Place Attachment and Urban Studies · Urban Planning and Governance
The Evolution of Popular Communication in Latin America
Ethnographic action research
Design Justice
Digital Activism in Russia
Mediating solidarity
Risk and the cosmopolitanization of solidarities
Shadow care infrastructures
Media Solidarities
Finding the Common Ground
Silent Dissent
Postcolonial urban futures
Standing by the promise
Circuitos urbanos do terror de Estado
Local Activism Goes Digital in Authoritarian Setting
Performing politics
Organizing Counterpublics
The Strength of Weak Ties
| Citation velocity | historical |
|---|---|
| Highly cited | No |