Resistance and resilience in cities: exploring an intersectional perspective in the new social urbanism agenda to combat inequalities

• DOI: https://doi.org/10.22533/at.ed.2164172419081

• Palavras-chave: cities; inequalities; social urbanism.

• Keywords: cities; inequalities; social urbanism.

• Abstract:

  When we analyze social inequalities, we realize that they are not caused by a single factor, but rather by a complex interaction of different forms of oppression and discrimination. An intersectional perspective recognizes that people have multiple views that intertwine, such as race, gender, social class, sexuality, among others. Identities are not independent of each other, and individual experiences are determined by the interaction of these elements. Cities are spaces where people face great difficulties, but also demonstrate an incredible ability to adapt. Resistance can be manifested in many ways, from social and political movements to networks of community empowerment and mutual support. The New Agenda for Social Urbanism emerges as an approach that aims to build citizenship based on a comprehensive intervention model that places human beings at the heart of their own development.