‘Us’ vs. ‘them’: civicness and identity formation in civil society discourse While the ‘us vs. them’ dichotomy is a fundamental aspect of political identity formation and legitimization of political actions for social movements, its implications for mobilization within civi...

Thrilled that the Journal of #CivilSociety published my article: ‘Us’ vs. ‘them’: civicness and identity formation in civil society discourse 👉How does the discourse on civil society shape movement identities, legitimize some while excluding others, and fuel polarization?
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The chapter explores the challenges and successes of progressive politics in Central and Eastern Europe #CEE amidst a significant decline of the left and a conservative resurgence.

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Thanks! In Poland, various protests occurred, with differing levels of police involvement. Politicians, including leaders from the conservative-liberal Confederation and the “Entrepreneurs' Strike,” used the unrest to gain support, with one leader later running in the 2020 presidential elections.

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Last week, I spoke about the visual communication of protests during the pandemic and how symbols shaped collective identity in crises, representing the project "Construction of Post-Pandemic Society: Covid-19 Street Protest in Poland." You can learn more about the project here: tiny.pl/v7hw07k5