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![]() International Journal of Urban and Regional ResearchVolume 29 Issue 2, Pages 417 - 424 Published Online: 28 Sep 2005 Journal Compilation © 2009 Joint Editors and Blackwell Publishing Ltd
Abstract | References | Full Text: HTML, PDF (Size: 65K) | Related Articles | Citation Tracking Are Social Forums the Future of Social Movements? Copyright Joint Editors and Blackwell Publishing Ltd 2005 ABSTRACTSocial Forums, modeled on the World Social Forums, are not social movements in the classic sense. They are not, and do not purport to be, the organizational form through which basic social change will be achieved, or can best be pursued. But they do bring together elements of many social movements, afford an opportunity for coalition-building among them, frequently around urban issues, and thus make a significant contribution to achieving such change. Conceivably they may be the foundation for an international social movement for change, but if so it is likely to coalesce about a specifically political program. Some concrete suggestions are made which might enhance their effectiveness. Les Forums sociaux, sur le modèle des Forums sociaux mondiaux, ne sont pas des mouvements sociaux au sens traditionnel. Ils ne sont, ni ne sont censés être, la forme d'organisation permettant d'atteindre ou de mener au mieux un changement social fondamental. Cependant, ils réunissent des composantes de nombreux mouvements sociaux, leur offrent une possibilité de créer une coalition (souvent autour de problèmes urbains) et contribuent ainsi fortement à l'évolution visée. En théorie, ils peuvent servir de base à un mouvement social international en faveur d'un changement, quoique ayant alors tendance à s'unir sur un programme politique. Les suggestions concrètes qui sont formulées peuvent en améliorer l'efficacité. |
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