Counter–Mapping Militant Research

Mason-Deese, Liz; Dalton, Craig; Swanson, Nathan; Stallmann, Tim; Casas-Cortés, Maribel; Cobarrubias, Sebastián

doi:10.1515/9783839445198-026

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“…Essentially, it involves the overthrow of capitalist divisions, the creation of new unities between different sectors of the class, and an expansion of the boundaries of what the 'working class' comes to include". As noted by Mason-Deese (2013), inquiry can itself contribute to political composition and the development of new collective subjects through "highlighting shared experiences and problems, goals and desires" and developing common struggles. Technical composition, meanwhile, refers to "the capitalist articulation and hierarchization of labor power" (Roggero 2010:205), including the division of labour and technological development.…”

Section: Militant Researchmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…It is of critical importance to note that the analysis reflects a shared perspective built up amongst CATU members prior to and through undertaking the project. Thus, the project emerged from an internal analysis of challenges faced by the housing movement and represents research with, rather than on, the movement corresponding to the definition of militant research set out by Mason-Deese (2013). It contrasts with what Chatterton et al (2010:247) describe as "the 'ivory tower' syndrome" within scholar-activism whereby research agendas are set by academics in isolation.…”

Section: Origins Of the Rent Strike History Projectmentioning

confidence: 99%

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Militant Research in the Housing Movement: The Community Action Tenants Union Rent Strike History Project

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2023

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Knowledge generated by and with radical housing movements is necessary to achieve a more just housing system. This article analyses a militant research project involving collective investigation of the history of rent strikes in Ireland undertaken within the Community Action Tenants Union Ireland. Drawing on the tradition of workers’ inquiry, it explores the relationships between militant research, class composition, and radical history, and how collective investigation of housing movement history might contribute to contemporary organising. The article is based on both oral history and archival research as well as reflections on the research process. The analysis focuses on how the project has or might contribute to current organising efforts through lessons drawn from historical analysis and connections developed through the research process, while also identifying tensions between research and organising. Overall, it highlights the value of radical history research as a form of organising and strategy for political recomposition.

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Section: Militant Researchmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Origins Of the Rent Strike History Projectmentioning

confidence: 99%