301271 Solidarity in the Americas: Concepts, Practices, and Movements (S) (SoSe 2026)
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Solidarity is a crucial ingredient of democracy. In recent years, it has become a floating signifier, a glue that encompasses a broad range of sometimes contrasting meanings. Sometimes, it is described as a non-hierarchical practice of standing up for one another. Other times, it is organically related to the division of labor or conceptualized as unconditional interaction. Therefore, solidarity also has to do with visions of the future and is clearly different from associated concepts, such as compassion or recognition. In this seminar, we explore the relationship between solidarity, temporality and reciprocity. Drawing on interdisciplinary sociological and political theory, feminist studies, social movements, and communitarian practices from the Americas, we establish horizontal dialogues of concepts and practices of solidarity.
Bibliography
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- Wilder, Gary (2022). Concrete Utopianism: The Politics of Temporality and Solidarity. New York.
- Sangiovanni, Andrea (2023). Solidarity: Nature, grounds, and value. Manchester.
- Mohanty, Chandra (2003). Feminism without Borders: Decolonizing Theory, Practicing Solidarity. Durham
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| Frequency | Weekday | Time | Format / Place | Period | |
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| one-time | Mo | 16-20 | 20.04.2026 | ||
| one-time | Fr | 10-18 | 08.05.2026 | ||
| one-time | Sa | 10-18 | 09.05.2026 | ||
| one-time | Fr | 10-18 | 22.05.2026 |
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