Historical Agency ForumForum prompt: historical agency (~200-300 words)

Mike Davis asks: “To what extent does an informal proletariat possess… historical agency? (p. 13). If by this we mean the ability of slum dwellers to shape their own lives and have a meaningful impact on the world around them, despite the social, economic, and political pressures that constrain them, what would your response be? Make sure to situate your response in relation to at least two of the texts we’ve read (ie. Davis, Brand, Chamoiseau, Perlman).

If you’re still confused about what historical agency means, you might want to consult this webpage: http://www.answers.com/Q/What_is_historical_agency.

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