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July 27, 2026The Journal of Development Studies

Squatter Life: Persistence at the Urban Margins of Buenos Aires

José Ciro Martínez

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Key Points

The research examines the strategies used by marginalized communities to resist and adapt to their disempowering conditions in urban areas.
Qualitative analysis of community behaviors and strategies
Theoretical framework inspired by James Scott's Gramscianism
Observation of urban squatting environments
Communities develop innovative strategies to improve living conditions despite marginalization.
Observations reveal a strong sense of solidarity and agency among residents.
The study highlights the importance of grassroots movements in combating disempowerment.

Implication

Explores how marginalized communities adapt to disempowerment in urban settings, suggesting new perspectives on resilience.

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José Ciro Martínez (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a69a2f1c8da07d9defa712b https://doi.org/10.1080/00220388.2026.2708496

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