Opposing the rise of populist regimes has become a reality for many in recent years. Individuals committed to social justice, equality, and democratic participation are increasingly taking to the streets and engaging in grassroots organizing to advocate for the futures they envision. Through locally rooted initiatives, collective action, and everyday forms of mobilization, these actors work toward resisting discriminatory and exclusionary political agendas. For millions of people, the resolution of these tensions determines whether they will have access to fundamental democratic rights such as freedom of speech, assembly, movement, and access to education and healthcare. Therefore, examining how participants in social movements translate their visions of the future into action through grassroots organizing that involves bricolage practices is essential for understanding pathways to transformative social change.
Period
13 Feb 2026
Event title
Australasian Consortium for Entrepreneurship Research Excellence ACERE 2026