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world-historical-perspective
An analytical approach that situates contemporary social movements within long-term global historical processes and transformations.
1 chapter across 1 book
Social Movements and World-System Transformation (2013)Jackie Smith, Michael Goodhart, Patrick Manning, John Markoff
Preamble
The preamble introduces the volume as a timely scholarly effort to rethink social movements and global transformation through a world-historical lens. It emphasizes how contemporary social movements transcend political and epistemological borders, building on past emancipatory struggles while addressing intersectional issues such as gender equity, cultural diversity, and class. The volume foregrounds feminist and indigenous contributions to envisioning a more just, equitable, and sustainable global order.