Title

Sustainability and solidarity in a globalized world: The case of a local network economy in rural India

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

2007

Abstract

In this paper, I argue for the case of local solidarity in the 'globalized' world. By using a critical genealogical approach, I describe the impact of globalization on the marginal communities of India, especially livelihood issues and draw a parallel between globalization and erstwhile colonialism in their impact on social and physical ecologies of the country. I argue that the tradition of locally organized protest movements during colonialism continues today in an attempt to create locally sustainable economic models and present an example of a case study from a village in India and its challenges. I also advocate for scholars to step out of the mainstream to study the margins that are emerging as crucibles of innovative social forms.

Publisher's Statement

© 2007 ephemera. All rights reserved. Publisher's version of record: http://www.ephemerajournal.org/contribution/sustainability-and-solidarity-globalized-world-case-local-network-economy-rural-india

Publication Title

Ephemera: Theory and Politics Organization

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