Commons: Self-organized Provisioning as Social Movements (original) (raw)

This paper explores the concept of commons through the lens of self-organized provisioning and social movements. It discusses how grassroots initiatives embody principles of commoning—voluntary contributions, shared use rather than ownership, and community-based governance—contrasting these practices with traditional capitalist production. The work highlights the relevance of Elinor Ostrom's research on self-governing institutions and emphasizes a transformative perspective where commoning can become the foundation for a post-capitalist society.