Small group-based agrarian collectives

Oscilating between large scale collectives and individual-based initiatives, a strategy that seems to workable is small-group based agrarian collectives. That exactly is the proposition of National Rural Livelihood Mission as well.

Conflicts as signs of good collective action?

All nice people, good hand shakes, patting each other, sugar coated words. Is it the really good collective action? Do conflicts have more curative function than damaging function for collectives? What kind of curative functions are possible? How to use conflicts as instruments for better outcomes?

Collective action that transformed Chinese Economy

Yen Jingchang was a farmer living in remote rural area of China. He took lead to transform Chinese economy using the principles of collective action. This little known story is worth reading.

Outcomes of Movement4

What are the likely examples of repressions (since the ideology and means are different than of state) of movements by the state and what are the likely outcomes from this?

Outcomes of Movement3

Leader of a movement is discredited by the state when the means adopted are illegitimate, but the goal of collective action is same as that of state. What happens to the outcome in terms of achievement of aims and nature of institutionalisation in such contexts of discredited leaders?

Outcomes of Movement2

What are the likely outcomes in terms of achievement of the goals of collective action and nature of institution formed if the means adopted are legitimate but the ideology of movement is different? Ofcourse level of toleration will be different depending on what kind of political climate exists.

Outcomes of Movement1

What the likely outcomes to the achievement of aims of collective action when the ideology of a movement/ collective action is same as that of the state government and the means are considered to be legitimate? The state would facilitate. However, it is likely different outcomes happen depending on political conditionalitie and the nature of purpose around which collective action is generated.