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This realisation led to a return to the offensive and provoked a major debate on the role and future of social forums: global, continental, national and local.
The debate is critical for the future of altermondialism.
It will be continued in Bamako and Caracas; and will be particularly impassioned in the Venezuelan capital where, for the first time, the WSF will come into direct contact with the reforms introduced by President Hugo Chavez.
www.pasok.gr /portal/gr/exoterikon/32202/2/1/showdoc2.html   (683 words)

  
  Anti-Globalization. Who is Anti-Globalization? What is Anti-Globalization? Where is Anti-Globalization? Definition of ...
Those who hold anti-globalization views claim that "globalization" is simply a new term for " imperialism ", in that globalization (like imperialism) is a conquest philosophy with various tools at its employ, covering numerous military, political, and economic measures.
Some people prefer the use of term altermondialism or alterglobalization.
All and all, anti-globalizationists are marginal in today's politics, and most organizations and individuals identified as such are actually globalization-critical instead (e.g.
www.knowledgerush.com /kr/encyclopedia/Anti-Globalization   (123 words)

  
 Altermondialization
Altermondialization, from the French altermondialisation, is the word that some members of the anti-globalization movement wish their position to be known.
They argue that they are not against globalization per se, but against the capitalist globalization that is taking place.
ATTAC is one of the proponents of the altermondialization movement.
www.teachersparadise.com /ency/en/wikipedia/a/al/altermondialization.html   (90 words)

  
 Weekly Worker 505 Thursday November 20 2003
True, “Many participants, no doubt in all sincerity, are shocked by economic disorder, the increase in poverty, redundancies, famine in poor countries and the degradation of the environment” (Lutte Ouvrière November 14).
However, at best, they hold to the “noble dream” of an illusory, humanised capitalism; and, at worst, ‘altermondialism’ is a “prisoner of protectionism”.
While it is still early days, the privately expressed hopes of the PCF leadership that the LO-LCR agreement will founder on the rocks of ‘altermondialism’ look to be misplaced.
www.cpgb.org.uk /worker/505/lo.html   (653 words)

  
 [Sisyphe.org] [http://sisyphe.org]   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-16)
Such an argument comes down to a refusal to see that the groups who are denouncing the establishment of Islamic tribunals are opposed to all religious arbitration tribunals dealing with family rights, be it Muslim, Jewish or Catholic, and to oppression of women in whomever’s God name.
For fear of being called racist, some members of the left hide behind a blind support to the ethnical minorities representatives, provided they are against imperialism, their abstract altermondialism being more important than the very evident loss of rights that threatens Muslim women.
Aware of the many ways in which the immigrants are being discriminated in Canada or elsewhere, the progressive forces have given up any criticism when it comes to them, for fear of being accused of islamophobia or racism.
sisyphe.org /imprimer.php3?id_article=2468   (1640 words)

  
 Alter-globalization at AllExperts
The name may be taken as coming from the popular slogan of this movement: 'Another world is possible', coming from the World Social Forum.
Originally developed in French as altermondialisme, it has been borrowed into English in the form of altermondialism or altermondialization.
It defines the stance of movements opposed to a neoliberal globalization, but favorable to a globalization respectful of human rights, the environment, national sovereignty, and cultural diversity.Following the French usage of the word altermondialist, the English counterpart 'alter-globalist' may be coined.
en.allexperts.com /e/a/al/alter-globalization.htm   (522 words)

  
 1520 bei eLexi - das Onlinelexikon   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-16)
Altermondialization, from French altermondialisme, is a term coined to define the stance of movements opposed to a neoliberal globalization, but favorable to a globalization respectful of the human
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Alter-Globalization (or altermondialization from the French altermondialisation) is the name of a social movement which supports the international integration of globalization but demands that values
www.elexi.de /en/1/15/1520.html   (501 words)

  
 Encyclopedia: Union des forces progressistes
The aim of the UFP is to bring together progressive forces across the broad left wing of the political spectrum, including social democrats and demoratic socialists.
The UFP also advocates altermondialism, feminism, pacifist and environmentalism.
Quebec's Green Party, the Parti vert du Québec, has pledged to try to avoid running candidates in ridings where there is a UFP candidate, although it reserves the right to run anywhere it wants to (even ridings with a UFP candidate), and has not merged with the UFP.
www.nationmaster.com /encyclopedia/Union-des-forces-progressistes   (518 words)

  
 [Europe Solidaire Sans Frontières] Mapping the movement   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-16)
For example, a significant part of the "piqueteros", the unemployed movement of Argentina, decided to join the party of Kirchner, the president of the Republic and, in Europe, the European Trade Union Confederation (ETUC) supports the proposed European constitution.
The social rooting, which goes hand in hand with a national anchoring and the deepening of international fractures, could combine to split or fragment alliances of social movements which are in the heart of the altermondialism.
It would be the achievement, five years later, of the Financial Times’ prediction the day after the Seattle demonstrations that the alliance between radical trade unionists, ecologists and young people could not last.
www.europe-solidaire.org /spip.php?article1662   (2309 words)

  
 Dictionary of Meaning www.mauspfeil.net
'''Altermondialism''' or '''Altermondialization''', from the French language French ''altermondialisme'', is a term coined to define the stance of movements opposed to a neoliberal globalization, but favorable to a globalization respectful of human rights, the environment, national sovereignty, and cultural diversity.
Hi, This subject is spread over 3 different articles: * Altermondialism * Alter-globalization * Anti-globalization User:Yann Yann 08:48, 19 Oct 2004 (UTC)
There you find a list of all editors and the possibility to edit the original text of the article Altermondialism.
www.mauspfeil.net /Altermondialism.html   (119 words)

  
 Union des forces progressistes - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The aim of the UFP is to bring together progressive forces across the broad left wing of the political spectrum, including social democrats, socialists and communists.
The UFP also advocates altermondialism, feminism, pacifism and environmentalism.
Its platform does not specifically endorse social democracy, socialism or communism.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Union_des_forces_progressistes   (495 words)

  
 Francophonie facing globalization in the world of publishing: public policies vs private initiatives - ESSE - Pour un ...
Hence, an only half-hearted support given to the main actors in that field, which, not surprisingly, has failed to convince.
As a matter of fact, the most concrete and meaningful initiatives have been taken by private players, that identify themselves with altermondialism and try to promote solidarity in their undertakings, be it at the level of book production or or at that of commercialization.
Here one can but mention the efforts made by the Afrilivres network of African publishers, the International Association of francophone bookshops (AILF) or the Alliance of independant publishers for another globalization, an organization which is actively seeking for equitable co-publications.
www.espacesse.org /en/art-166.html   (370 words)

  
 Our plans for 2004   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-16)
The project, a 3-week-cession for European visually impaired youngsters, is to revolve around a general theme, to be determined in accordance with youngsters interests, the feasibility of various activities, and constructive debates.
Possible theme examples include : humour, the human body, the accessibility for young VI, the altermondialism, the north-south contacts, advantages and disadvantages of the European Community, the omnipresence of computers today,...
This theme will be presented by the various participating countries to their young visually impaired users.
www.views.be /news2004.htm   (981 words)

  
 Station Information - Alterglobalization
The term is a positive spin on the more wide used and pejorative word ' Anti-Globalization '.
Another variation of Altermondialism which has the same meaning but has french roots.
Groups which advocate Alter-Globalization include ATTAC, an international trade reform network headquartered in France.
www.stationinformation.com /encyclopedia/a/al/alterglobalization.html   (108 words)

  
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 Altermondialism Encyclopedia Article, History, Biography @ Local Color Art   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-16)
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www.karr.net /search/encyclopedia/Altermondialism   (236 words)

  
 café babel, European current affairs magazine : comment and analysis from Europe
Generally though, from kitchen furnishing to room decorations, the fl continental attraction has become such today that you need to ask yourself whether there is an ‘African Inc.’ brand.
So is this altermondialism, or simply alternative snobbery towards the American cultural hegemony?
For Eloï Fiquet, Director of Research at the School of Advanced Studies of Social Sciences (EHESS) and Africa specialist, ‘this practical label works quite well at the moment.
www.cafebabel.com /en/printversion.asp?T=T&Id=8835   (1098 words)

  
 The Astrological Association of Great Britain   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-16)
This group of associations, a true loose galaxy that we can count by the hundred thousand, spreads out in the whole world, a swarm connected through the Internet, wanting to become a power that challenges established authorities, campaigning for the respect of the values of civilisation by men in positions of power because of money.
This community voice takes the name of "altermondialism".
In 1997, there is a first confrontation between the OECD and a consumer protection group protesting against the power and influence of large corporations on the self-determination of countries.
www.astrologer.com /aanet/pub/journal/carter2005.htm   (7465 words)

  
 U.S. Politics Online: A Political Discussion Forum - Evangelicals Take Stance on Global Warming
While altermondialism is not a bad cause, they were infiltrated by islamic integrists, and lost a lot of their credibility due to those guys.
Evangelists might be better than islamist integrists, but I would still prefer to not enter the idea "the enemies of my enemies are my friends", it is dangerous.
I read a little about altermondialism (that is the English word) after your post.
www.uspoliticsonline.com /forums/archive/index.php/t-13887.html   (4180 words)

  
 Untitled Document
The altermondialistes question themselves on its words, symbols and language.
How do we win majorities for the ideas of altermondialism.
To resist is to create a joyful existence.
americansforpeaceandjustice.org /Resources/Documents/European%20Social%20Forum%202003.htm   (5276 words)

  
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Raise knowledge level in SCI of the process and potential of WSF SCI SwitzerlandThere are two activists, Christophe Siegenthaler, Crisrtiane Fischer, who has been active and express interest in being involved in this Specific Strategic Objective.
But SCI Switzerland mentioned that they can not be the coordination body of related to WSFSCI BelgiumBeing a member of WSF informal group and altermondialism movement as well they willing to contribute and to share their experience and activities.VIA BelgiumMay contribute to this issue by its membership of the Belgian Social Forum.
In this way we will be informed about ESF and WSF.
www.sciint.org /stratplan/sci_poa2004_2-2-1.doc   (176 words)

  
 4S-EASST Conference - 26-27-28 August 2004 - Paper Abstract
The mobilization amongst hackers of free software movement is deeply embedded in professional practices and idiosyncrasies of computing activity, and this historical background explains the tension between claim at universality and confinement of the social basis of activist networks.
How is the ordinary militantism of free software hackers articulated with other causes of involvement which belong to the "altermondialism" movement?
By which ways do developpers, users, and other categories of activists achieve cooperation?
www.csi.ensmp.fr /WebCSI/4S/abstract/abstract_papier.php?numero=963   (234 words)

  
 World People’s Blog » Blog Archive » Vinod Raina - India
Rest see the following article Social Mouvments in India.
Further, Vinod Raina writes about Altermondialism and Globalisation - Resisting Globalisation: With nearly every political party implementing policies of privatization, liberalization and promoting foreign direct investment and markets since 1990, the conflict between the marginalized and the impoverished with the government has visibly increased.
With the closure of thousands of older industries, an increase in agricultural inputs and a decrease in the purchase prices of domestic agricultural produce, the workers and the peasants are bearing the brunt of the neoliberal policies.
word.world-citizenship.org /word/index.php/wp-archive/225   (1485 words)

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