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Everyday Radicalism and the Democratic Imagination: Dissensus, Rebellion and Utopia

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  • Daniel Silver

    (Department of Politics, University of Manchester, UK)

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The prevalence of social injustice suggests the need for radical transformation of political economy and governance. This article develops the concept of ‘everyday radicalism’, which positions the everyday as a potential site of social change. Everyday radicalism is based on three main elements: dissensus and a rupture with dominant practices; collective rebellion and the creation of alternatives on a micro-scale; and the connection of these practices with utopian ideas to be able to develop strategies for social justice. The potential application of everyday radicalism is illustrated through a case study of a women’s social intervention in Manchester. The article aims to show how everyday radicalism has the potential to contribute knowledge towards the transformation of everyday life and the institutions that govern society.

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  • Daniel Silver, 2018. "Everyday Radicalism and the Democratic Imagination: Dissensus, Rebellion and Utopia," Politics and Governance, Cogitatio Press, vol. 6(1), pages 161-168.
    • Handle: RePEc:cog:poango:v6:y:2018:i:1:p:161-168
    DOI: 10.17645/pag.v6i1.1213
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