solidarity (n.)

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1829, from French solidarité, “communion of interests and responsibilities, mutual responsibility”, a coinage of the “Encyclopédie” (1765), from solidaire “inter-dependent, complete, entire”, derived from solide (late 14th century, “not empty or hollow”, from Old French solide “firm, dense, compact”, from Latin solidus “firm, whole, undivided, entire”, figuratively “sound, trustworthy, genuine”) (Online Etymology Dictionary)

Questions!

If the problem is precarity, can solidarity be the solution? If the system is called capitalism, is equal pay or money redistribution the answer? If equality is the dream, how exactly do we understand this term? If the obstacle is individualism, how to create more community and collectivity? Sharing income is a good start, but not the finish.

Welcome…

Welcome to this chapter about different notions and practices of solidarity and redistribution. It starts from a deep crisis – the end of cheap – to a list of alternative proposals and practices of sharing money. It ends with some critical notes on our narrow financial perspective when it comes to solidarity. How do you see it? Take the test!

Solidarity

Sharing

Equality

Money

Equal pay

Redistribution

Community

Basic income

Social security

Fair practice

Capitalism

Labour

Interdependency

Mutual support