Compliance as Resistance

Mark Sidel

doi:10.48558/s2yv-3x90

January 1, 2026Open Access

Compliance as Resistance

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This analysis examines how philanthropic and nonprofit organizations can use compliance with state policies to advance their missions despite restrictions.
Qualitative analysis of case studies involving philanthropic and nonprofit organizations
Review of state policies affecting civil society
Assessment of compliance strategies employed by organizations
Organizations that strategically comply with restrictive policies report increased operational effectiveness.
Evidence suggests that compliance can serve as a form of resilience against state suppression.
Leveraging compliance allows organizations to maintain visibility and legitimacy in challenging environments.

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Analysis reveals how nonprofits navigate restrictive state policies through compliance, aiming for effectiveness.

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Philanthropic, nonprofit, and civil society organizations that face highly restrictive state policies can leverage compliance to pursue their goals as legalized entities, making them harder to suppress.

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