Uncommon commons: rethinking affects, practices, and spaces of urban activism in Asia (original) (raw)

The paper reexamines the concepts of public and private in Asia, illustrating how these ideas inform urban activism in the region against the backdrop of postcolonialism and neoliberalism. It highlights the emergence of the commons as a critical third space where diverse social movements engage in community-building practices, art, and political protests. Through various case studies from Asian megacities, the authors emphasize the importance of translocal networks and the ongoing struggles for constructing common spaces that resonate with shared experiences and activism.