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“I think that rather than saying that Occupy Wall Street has died, we can say that they're in the process of understanding what the long march through alternative institutions might mean.” quote by Henry Giroux
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“I think that rather than saying that Occupy Wall Street has died, we can say that they're in the process of understanding what the long march through alternative institutions might mean.”

Henry Giroux

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Source Book: The End of the World as We Know It, 2015

Occupy Wall Street is evolving, shifting focus to building alternative institutions and understanding their long-term impact.

In simple terms: Occupy is moving toward building alternatives.

Key Takeaway

Support development of alternative institutions.

Themes

politics activism social change

Mood

critical hopeful

Type

political activist

When to use this quote

  • community organizing
  • policy advocacy
  • alternative economy projects
  • public forums

Key Concepts

institution building grassroots movements long term strategy

Questions to Reflect On

  • What alternative institutions can replace existing ones?
  • How can activists sustain momentum?
A Different Perspective

Transition may face resistance from established powers.

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