Weaving transnational solidarity
Subtitle: from the Catskills to Chiapas and beyond
By: by Katherine O'Donnell
Series: Critical social sciences -- v. 24; Critical global studies -- v. 2
Publisher: Brill
Published: 2010
Place of publication: Boston
Language: eng
Number of pages: 253
ISBN-13: 9789004184947
Description: Weaving Transnational Solidarity from the Catskills to Chiapas and Beyond analyzes the grassroots, economic justice work (1998-2009) of three groups-two Mexican organizations, Jolom Mayaetik, Mayan women's weaving cooperative, and K'inal Antzetik, NGO in the highlands of Chiapas, and an informal, international solidarity network. The book provides scholar-activist, ethnographic case study data which contributes to understanding collective organization, indigenous rights, and the solidarity process within transnational social movements and critically reflects on Fair Trade, health, and education solidarity efforts as well as the class, ethnic, and gender dimensions of neoliberal globalization. Central themes include solidarity, human rights, and social justice. Indigenous women's voices are featured in the book as powerful in transnational justice organizing in the global south and north. --Book Jacket.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.