Autogestion in Motion: University Insurgents, Anarchist Ethics, and Mexico City Punk

Join us as we welcome Dr. Liv Stone, Associate Professor, Department of Sociology and Anthropology, Illinois State University to campus!

Autogestión (self-management in English) is an ethical and political principle associated with radical horizontality. In most of the world it is associated with anarchist unions that operate workplaces without bosses. In Mexico City however, the term became attached to Zapatismo and was popularized in the 1990s as a means to bring the principles of indigenous governance to the urban context. Today, autogestión flourishes in the quiet radicality of Mexico City’s autogestive collectives, many of which are dedicated to art, music, zines, and urban autonomy, but reject the idea they are anarchist. Autogestión in Motion uncovers the true history of autogestión in Mexico City, involving the punk scene, Zapatista benefit concerts, and a massive student strike.

This event is free and open to all! A light reception will follow.