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Maliha Safri et al., "Solidarity Cities: Confronting Racial Capitalism, Mapping Transformation" (U of Minnesota Press, 2025)

New Books in Sociology

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Building Solidarity against Exploitation

This chapter examines the metaphor of a bulwark in the context of solidarity economies, focusing on worker cooperatives, housing cooperatives, and credit unions in New York City. It discusses their vital role in providing defenses for marginalized communities and offers a historical perspective on their evolution amid rising costs and gentrification. The chapter emphasizes the transformative potential of these institutions in fostering cooperation while addressing challenges faced in the current political climate.

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