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'''Horizontalidad''' ([[English language|Eng]]: ''horizontality'' or ''horizontalism'') is a theory or system that advocates the creation, development and maintenance of social structures for the [[equitable]] distribution of power. These structures and relationships would function as a result of continuous [[participation]] and [[exchange]] between individuals. |
'''Horizontalidad''' ([[English language|Eng]]: ''horizontality'' or ''horizontalism'') is a theory or system that advocates the creation, development and maintenance of social structures for the [[equitable]] distribution of power. These structures and relationships would function as a result of continuous [[participation]] and [[exchange]] between individuals. As a specific term, '''horizontalidad''' is attributed to the radical movements that sprouted in [[Argentina]] after the [[Argentine_economic_crisis | economic crisis of 2001]].{{cn}} The related term '''horizontals''' arose during the [[European Social Forum]] in [[London]] in [[2004]] to describe people organising in a style where they "aspire to an open relationship between participants, whose deliberative encounters (rather than representative status) form the basis of any decisions"<ref name="tni_horizontals">{{cite web| last =Reyes| first =Oscar| authorlink =| coauthors =Hilary Wainwright, Mayo Fuster I. Morrell, Marco Berlinguer| title =European Social Forum: debating the challenges for its future| work =| publisher =[[Transnational Institute]]| date =December 2004| url = http://www.tni.org/detail_page.phtml?act_id=16321&username=guest@tni.org&password=9999&publish=Y|format =| doi =| accessdate =2007-09-11 }}</ref>, in contrast to "verticals" who "assume the existence and legitimacy of representative structures, in which bargaining power is accrued on the basis of an electoral mandate (or any other means of selection to which the members of an organisation assent)"<ref name="tni_horizontals" />. |
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This concept is related to the theory and praxis of [[anarchism]]. To anarchists, horizontality is a necessary factor for real freedom because it allows personal [[autonomy]] within a framework of social equality. This conception refers to equality and autonomy in relation to structures of economic power as much as political power, and to personal [[empowerment]] as much as collective empowerment. |
This concept is related to the theory and praxis of [[anarchism]]. To anarchists, horizontality is a necessary factor for real freedom because it allows personal [[autonomy]] within a framework of social equality. This conception refers to equality and autonomy in relation to structures of economic power as much as political power, and to personal [[empowerment]] as much as collective empowerment. |
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Horizontality is an attempt to allow everyone to become active and direct participants in the decisions and actions that affect them. It implies equality of power in the sense that there is no dictation of directives or obligations to the individual, but rather mutual agreements and commitments. |
Horizontality is an attempt to allow everyone to become active and direct participants in the decisions and actions that affect them. It implies equality of power in the sense that there is no dictation of directives or obligations to the individual, but rather mutual agreements and commitments. |
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As a specific term, horizontality arose in [[Argentina]] within the radical movements that sprouted after the [[Argentine_economic_crisis | economic crisis of 2001]]. |
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==See also== |
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Revision as of 11:15, 11 September 2007
Horizontalidad (Eng: horizontality or horizontalism) is a theory or system that advocates the creation, development and maintenance of social structures for the equitable distribution of power. These structures and relationships would function as a result of continuous participation and exchange between individuals. As a specific term, horizontalidad is attributed to the radical movements that sprouted in Argentina after the economic crisis of 2001.[citation needed] The related term horizontals arose during the European Social Forum in London in 2004 to describe people organising in a style where they "aspire to an open relationship between participants, whose deliberative encounters (rather than representative status) form the basis of any decisions"[1], in contrast to "verticals" who "assume the existence and legitimacy of representative structures, in which bargaining power is accrued on the basis of an electoral mandate (or any other means of selection to which the members of an organisation assent)"[1].
This concept is related to the theory and praxis of anarchism. To anarchists, horizontality is a necessary factor for real freedom because it allows personal autonomy within a framework of social equality. This conception refers to equality and autonomy in relation to structures of economic power as much as political power, and to personal empowerment as much as collective empowerment.
Horizontality is an attempt to allow everyone to become active and direct participants in the decisions and actions that affect them. It implies equality of power in the sense that there is no dictation of directives or obligations to the individual, but rather mutual agreements and commitments.
See also
Further reading
Sitrin, Marina. Horizontalism. AK Press (2007) ISBN 1904859585
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- ^ a b Reyes, Oscar (December 2004). "European Social Forum: debating the challenges for its future". Transnational Institute. Retrieved 2007-09-11.
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