Abstract
Despite its prevalence, neoliberalism has also given birth to an expansive network of social and political movementscalled the Globalization Movement (GM). The GM has complemented their protest activity with the World Social Forum (WSF), an annual meeting aimed at creating alternative models of economic development and political participation. This chapter looks at the various contributions of the movements and organizations that comprised the GM and WSF, and conflicts among them over issues of political organization. It discusses of the ideological and historical origins of neoliberalism, and its political economic, and social character, in order to set the stage for an evaluation of the strategies and political alternatives developed by contemporary anti-neoliberal movements. The chapter shows how GM and WSF constituents have conceptualized social change in the 21st century and balanced their ideas regarding freedom and autonomy with the organizational requisites of fighting neoliberal reform and building a democratic, egalitarian society. Keywords: Globalization Movement (GM); political alternatives; protest activity; World Social Forum (WSF)
Sign-in/Register to access full text options 
Talk to us
Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have
Schedule a callDisclaimer: All third-party content on this website/platform is and will remain the property of their respective owners and is provided on "as is" basis without any warranties, express or implied. Use of third-party content does not indicate any affiliation, sponsorship with or endorsement by them. Any references to third-party content is to identify the corresponding services and shall be considered fair use under The CopyrightLaw.
