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| − | '''Anarchist institutions''' are public services organized by people, without hierarchy and sometimes in competition with the State. They aim to provide people with pratical alternatives to the often oppressive State institution, increasing the society's economical and psychological independence. | + | '''Anarchist institutions''' are public services organized by people, without hierarchy and sometimes in competition with the State. They aim to provide people with pratical alternatives to the often oppressive State institution, increasing the society's economical and psychological independence. |
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| + | Anarchist institutions can exist thanks to the dedication of many [[volunteer]]s. | ||
| + | The concept is included in the theory of anarchist [[dual power]]. | ||
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Examples: | Examples: | ||
| − | * [[free education]]: providing free access to culture | + | * [[free education]]: providing free schooling, free access to culture, free professional training |
* [[free health]]: providing free medical assistance | * [[free health]]: providing free medical assistance | ||
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| + | Real-word examples: | ||
* [[Food not Bombs]]: one of the largest anarchist movements, distributing free food as a form of direct action. | * [[Food not Bombs]]: one of the largest anarchist movements, distributing free food as a form of direct action. | ||
* [[Anarchist Black Cross]]: supporting victim of the prison system | * [[Anarchist Black Cross]]: supporting victim of the prison system | ||
* [[hospitality exchange]]: supporting travellers with free temporary housing | * [[hospitality exchange]]: supporting travellers with free temporary housing | ||
* [[regiving networks]]: alternative, money-free distribution of goods | * [[regiving networks]]: alternative, money-free distribution of goods | ||
| + | * [[Shanti Sena]]: volunteer based peacekeeping and conflict resolution | ||
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| + | Related concepts: | ||
| + | * [[anarcho-pacifism]] | ||
| + | * [[voluntarism]] | ||
| + | * [[anarchist social organization]] | ||
| + | * [[anarchist economic organization]] | ||
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Latest revision as of 20:55, 24 October 2009
Anarchist institutions are public services organized by people, without hierarchy and sometimes in competition with the State. They aim to provide people with pratical alternatives to the often oppressive State institution, increasing the society's economical and psychological independence.
Anarchist institutions can exist thanks to the dedication of many volunteers. The concept is included in the theory of anarchist dual power.
Examples:
- free education: providing free schooling, free access to culture, free professional training
- free health: providing free medical assistance
Real-word examples:
- Food not Bombs: one of the largest anarchist movements, distributing free food as a form of direct action.
- Anarchist Black Cross: supporting victim of the prison system
- hospitality exchange: supporting travellers with free temporary housing
- regiving networks: alternative, money-free distribution of goods
- Shanti Sena: volunteer based peacekeeping and conflict resolution
Related concepts:
