Assemblage politics and Zapatismo: Fighting against revolution and fascism
Growing authoritarianism, global inequality, and the emergence of far-right ideologies that are a danger to democratic norms have all been hallmarks of the twenty-first century. The book "Resistance, Revolution, and Fascism: Zapatismo and Assemblage Politics" by Anthony Faramelli provides a fascinating examination of the connection between revolution, fascism, and the requirement for a politics of resistance in this setting.
In the book, Faramelli makes the case that initiatives to topple the capitalist system frequently wind up replicating the very institutions of dominance and control they set out to destroy. This is due to the fact that revolutionaries typically embrace a top-down strategy that imposes a new order rather than fostering a society that is more inclusive and participatory.
Faramelli suggests a form of resistance based on "assemblage politics" to get out of this bind. Faramelli makes the argument that resistance should be characterized by structural fluidity in order to prevent it from being subsumed by the oppressive mechanisms of capitalism by drawing on the theories of Deleuze and Guattari, Howard Caygill, and the Zapatista insurgents in Mexico.
The idea of creating space in time is essential to this politics of resistance. In order to challenge the predominate social system, Faramelli contends that resistance should not only concentrate on the future but also the present. With this strategy, resistance can be more adaptable and inventive and can change depending on the situation.
Faramelli also recommends that the opposition should concentrate on the cultural and psychological aspects of dominance in addition to the economic and political sectors. This entails fostering different ways of living and interacting with one another while also challenging daily routines and habits that perpetuate capitalist principles.
All things considered, Faramelli's book makes a significant contribution to the expanding field of resistance studies. It emphasizes the significance of establishing more sophisticated and context-specific forms of resistance in addition to eschewing conventional ideas of revolution. Faramelli presents a positive outlook on how we might create a more equal and democratic society by referencing the experiences of the Zapatistas and other resistance groups.
APA reference for Anthony Faramelli's book Resistance, Revolution and Fascism: Zapatismo and Assemblage Politics:
Faramelli, A. (2019). Resistance, Revolution and Fascism: Zapatismo and Assemblage Politics. Bloomsbury.
And here are other online resources where you can find the book:
BLOOMSBURY:
https://www.bloomsbury.com/us/resistance-revolution-and-fascism-9781350050068/
Amazon:
https://www.amazon.com/Resistance-Revolution-Fascism-Zapatismo-Assemblage/dp/1350050067
Academia:
https://www.academia.edu/32674079/Resistance_Revolution_and_Fascism_Zapatismo_and_Assemblage_Politics
https://www.academia.edu/32674079/Resistance_Revolution_and_Fascism_Zapatismo_and_Assemblage_Politics
