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July 5, 2026Urbanisation

Class, Sustainability and Activism: Examining Socio-economic Dimensions of Urban Green Movements in Bengaluru, India

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DMDipak MandalInstitute for Social and Economic Change

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Mixed-method study reveals socio-economic class impacts environmental activism in Bengaluru, highlighting the need for inclusive approaches.

Key Points

  • The research aims to explore the impact of socio-economic class on participation in urban environmental activism in Bengaluru.
  • Mixed-method approach utilizing interviews and discussions with activists, NGOs, and resident welfare associations (RWAs).
  • Analysis of how different social classes engage with environmental movements.
  • Identification of barriers to participation faced by marginalized communities.
  • Middle-class groups dominate environmental governance, relying on institutional networks.
  • Marginalized communities face significant barriers despite their dependence on urban ecological resources.
  • Calls for inclusive and equitable approaches to urban sustainability and representation in environmental decision-making.

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Dipak Mandal (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a49f464f5d1d45b287ffef3https://doi.org/10.1177/24557471261444826
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