Violence, resistance, and social transformation in anarchist thought and practice

Dating to the nineteenth century, anarchism has been commonly associated with violence and revolutionary upheaval. Yet, there have also been a number of nonviolent anarchists, including those that set up social work projects, alternative organizations, or those that advocated for educational or spir...

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Published in:Journal of religion & spirituality in social work 2019-10, Vol.38 (4), p.383-400
Main Author: Anisin, Alexei
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
19th century
Alternative approaches
Anarchism
community
Dating
ethics
Nonviolence
Religion
Resistance
Social acceptance
Social change
Social work
spirituality
Violence
Work organization
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Summary:Dating to the nineteenth century, anarchism has been commonly associated with violence and revolutionary upheaval. Yet, there have also been a number of nonviolent anarchists, including those that set up social work projects, alternative organizations, or those that advocated for educational or spiritual transformation. To date, violence and its relation to anarchism remain vague. This study analyzes a sample of historical and contemporary anarchists (N = 56) along with their respective viewpoints and experiences with violence and its alternatives. It discovers several tendencies inherent to violence rejection and acceptance in anarchism. These findings raise implications for anarchism and its relation to social work.
ISSN:1542-6432
1542-6440
DOI:10.1080/15426432.2019.1672608