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The paths of solidarity economy: the emergence and maintenance of social policies through collective action

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Solidarity is a fundamental concept in social sciences, explaining the motivation for collective action and understanding how social cohesion institutions are structured. Its conceptualization, however, is often taken for granted in solidarity economy literature. This article investigates its emergence in solidarity economy organizations and the transformation through practices and discourse in public policies. We conducted a qualitative single-case study of COOPERCENTRAL VR, a family farming cooperative center with 13 organizations in Brazil. In conclusion, we demonstrate the paths of solidarity in the construction of a new socioeconomic reality and the role of the relationship between civil society and governments in forming and maintaining this process. The organization is indicated as an essential factor in bonding subjects and society.

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This study was funded by CNPq, a government agency to foster academic and cientific knowledge in Brazil. The authors declare that they have no conflict of interest.

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    Caio Coradi Momesso & Mário Aquino Alves

  2. Universidade Federal de São Carlos (UFSCAR) / Centro de Ciências da Natureza – Campus Lagoa do Sino, Rodovia Lauri Simões de Barros, km 12 - SP-189 - Aracaçu, Buri, SP, 18290-000, Brazil

    Fábio Grigoletto

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Momesso, C.C., Alves, M.A. & Grigoletto, F. The paths of solidarity economy: the emergence and maintenance of social policies through collective action. Voluntas 34, 933–944 (2023). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11266-023-00567-x

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