Abstract
This chapter articulates a strategic canvas for degrowth, based on a dialogue with the work of Erik Olin Wright. It argues that degrowth strategies for social- ecological transformation need to combine several strategic approaches, reflecting the plurality of degrowth as a movement. To support the myriad of bottom-up alternatives that are already out there, degrowth actors should put a special emphasis on strategies that build power outside of the capitalist system and be very cautious of those which merely seek to tame capitalism. At the same time, the degrowth movement should also integrate the strategic logic of overthrowing capitalism altogether. Concrete initiatives would benefit from being more focused when strategising, whilst critically reflecting on the choices made.
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | Degrowth & Strategy |
Subtitle of host publication | How to bring about social-ecological transformation |
Editors | Nathan Barlow, Livia Regen, Noémie Cadiou, Ekaterina Chertkovskaya, Max Hollweg, Christina Plank, Merle Schulken, Verena Wolf |
Publisher | MayFly |
Chapter | 2 |
Pages | 56-71 |
ISBN (Electronic) | 978-1-906948-61-0 |
ISBN (Print) | 978-1-906948-60-3 |
Publication status | Published - 2022 |
Subject classification (UKÄ)
- Social Sciences Interdisciplinary
Free keywords
- degrowth
- strategy
- social-ecological transformation
- social movements
- transformation
- Erik Olin Wright