Observing Okkupai: Practice , Participation, Politics in Moscow's Movable Protest Camp
Observing Okkupai: Practice, Participation, Politics in Moscow's Movable Protest Camp

Summary/Abstract: These are a few raw reflections on Moscow's OccupaiAbai protest as a direct democracy experiment, in relation to organizational process (practice) and to the Occupy movement. Although the specifics of the political visions of the two movements are rather different, they share a basic inclusivity ("if you feel powerless, join us") and a focus on self-organization. In this context, the author evaluates the translation of Occupy's organizing tools (primarily assemblies) into Occupai and the dynamics of fragmentation and inclusion/exclusion to which they contribute. Finally, the author reflects in her own opinion as a partial participant observer with an activist history.

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