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Who protests for whom? The crisis of housing and inequality in the representation of inequality
Publication: PÚBLICO
Author: publico@publico.pt
Source published: 24/10/2026, 23:20:00 UTC
Briefing created: 25/10/2026, 00:56:01 UTC
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Briefings
A evidence suggests that protesting is a privilege requiring specific resources like time, economic security, and public language skills. João Nuno Tavares, a researcher, notes that without these, participation is limited. The article highlights the tension between the right to protest and the practical barriers it imposes, particularly in contexts of inequality.
Key points
- Protesting requires concrete resources such as time, economic security, and public language skills.
- João Nuno Tavares identifies these barriers as limiting access to the right to protest.
Context
This article explores the paradox where the right to protest is often a privilege rather than a universal right, requiring specific resources to exercise. João Nuno Tavares highlights the tension between the theoretical right to protest and the practical barriers it imposes, particularly in contexts of inequality.
Limitations
The evidence is limited to a single researcher's opinion and does not include broader data on protest participation rates, economic conditions, or public language skills across different regions.
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