Coalition members must freely voice distinct identities and ideologies to build trust.
Evidence
Research also stresses the importance of creating space for particular expressions of difference. Activists need, as studies show, to freely discuss their claimed identities and ideologies (Bystydzienski & Schacht, 2001b; Lichterman, 1999; Smith & Bandy, 2005), and feel respected (McCorkel & Rodriguez, 2009; Steans, 2007). — Michelle I. Gawerc, Coalition-building and the forging of…, 231
Categorization
- XREF: Speaks to the tension the reader flags between solidarity’s cohesion and members’ need for differentiated self-expression; echoes ‘strong-black-woman’ style identity claims being held in tension with collective unity. — connects to: Real inclusion in coalitions paradoxically requires marginalized groups to have separate space. — Michelle I. Gawerc, Coalition-building and the forging of…, 204; Political legitimacy requires free speech, association, and representation — Diego Gambetta, Trust - Making and Breaking Cooperative…, 1248; Group life requires institutions, not just recognition of identities. (+1 more)
Related
- Coalitions across divides work better decentralized, prioritizing local knowledge and autonomy. (similarity 0.84)
- Real inclusion in coalitions paradoxically requires marginalized groups to have separate space. (similarity 0.84)
- Guaranteeing space for diverse identities can unite rather than fragment a movement. (similarity 0.81)
- Solidarity across difference depends on enacted confirmatory actions toward a negotiated identity (similarity 0.80)
Broader Connections
- Political legitimacy requires free speech, association, and representation
#expands(0.72) — Diego Gambetta, Trust - Making and Breaking Cooperative…, 1248 - Group life requires institutions, not just recognition of identities.
#exemplifies(0.72)