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Davies, Emma 2015

What is the Significance of the Shift in Transnational Exchanges Between the Zapatistas and their First World Supporters, from Humanitarian North to South Solidarity to South to North Anti-Globalisation, Anti-Neoliberal Inspiration Since the Zapatistas’ Emergence in 1994?

Bachelor thesis | International Studies (BA)

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An examination of the shift in solidarity flows within the Zapatista network.The Zapatistas originally received humanitarian solidarity as receivers of altruism from the North. Their anti...Show moreAn examination of the shift in solidarity flows within the Zapatista network.The Zapatistas originally received humanitarian solidarity as receivers of altruism from the North. Their anti-neoliberal, anti-globalisation discourse facilitated a shift towards the South becoming the dominant actor in these solidarity exchanges by providing inspiration for First World movements and events.Show less