Solidarity and Social Economy in the City

3 credits · Undergraduate

(3 hrs Lecture) Social economy encompasses cooperatives, commercially-oriented social enterprises, voluntary organizations and charities, community organizations and neighbourhood groups. It stretches across to the domestic economy of families. This course examines the marginalized or invisible value in largely non-market and non-monetized activities in the city -- the informal and autonomous ways in which we meet our needs. It introduces models of welfare pluralism and examines highly productive activities that are based on democratic solidarity. Cross-listed: UIC-4330(3). Restrictions: Students may not hold credit for this course and UIC-4330. Requisite Courses: UIC-2001 or permission of the instructor [prerequisite(s)].