Authors:Sylvain A. Lefèvre, René Audet, Annie Camus, Martine D'Amours Pages: 9 pp - 9 pp Abstract: This review article draws connections between ideas expressed in some key presentations of the 6th International Conference of the Centre for Research on Social Innovations (CRISES). First, in reference to the lectures of Nancy Fraser and Lo c Blondiaux, we discuss the interconnectedness of crises (democratic, economic, ecological, and now sanitary). Then, in relation to the lecture by Janice Fine and the one by Dominique M da and Julie Battilana, we review transformations in the world of work and the challenges it faces in terms of social and environmental justice. Finally, in reference to the lectures of Flor Avelino and of Jean-Baptiste Comby, which we set up in dialogue with each other, we examine the capacity of social innovations to reproduce or transform power relations. We conclude our overview by drawing our own conclusions on what these analyses mean for our work as researchers. PubDate: 2022-05-06 DOI: 10.29173/cjnser570 Issue No:Vol. 13, No. 1 Special Issue / numéro spécial (2022)
Authors:Sylvain A. Lefèvre, René Audet, Annie Camus, Martine D'Amours Pages: 10 pp - 10 pp Abstract: Cet article-synthèse relie les réflexions issues de certaines conférences principales du 6e Colloque international du Centre de recherche sur les innovations sociales (CRISES). Nous discutons d’abord de l’articulation des crises (démocratique, économique, écologique et aujourd’hui sanitaire) par l’entremise des conférences de Nancy Fraser et de Loïc Blondiaux, puis des transformations du monde du travail et de ses défis en matière de justice sociale et de justice environnementale au travers des présentations de Janice Fine et de Dominique Méda et Julie Battilana, et enfin de la capacité des innovations sociales à transformer ou à reproduire des rapports de pouvoir sociaux à partir d’une mise en dialogue des conférences de Flor Avelino et de Jean-Baptiste Comby. Nous concluons ce tour d’horizon réflexif en tirant nos propres conclusions sur les implications de ces analyses pour notre propre travail de chercheur et de chercheuse. PubDate: 2022-05-06 DOI: 10.29173/cjnser567 Issue No:Vol. 13, No. 1 Special Issue / numéro spécial (2022)
Authors:Sara Zirari Pages: 18 pp - 18 pp Abstract: Les personnes en situation de polyhandicap subissent plusieurs formes d’injustices causées par les contingences naturelles et sociales. À travers l’exemple d’un processus de recrutement qui implique les personnes accompagnées dans la sélection des professionnels qui les accompagnent, cette étude qualitative analyse les leviers et les impasses d’une innovation organisationnelle inclusive dans un établissement d’accueil et d’hébergement d’adultes polyhandicapés. À la lumière de l’approche des capabilités de Martha Nussbaum et du paradigme de la reconnaissance de Nancy Fraser, l’article montre qu’en offrant aux résidants la liberté de choisir leurs accompagnants, le recrutement inclusif peut produire de nouvelles capabilités combinées. En assurant la parité de participation, il modifie les rapports de domination et bouscule la hiérarchie des statuts associée à la relation de dépendance. En reconnaissant les savoirs expérientiels des personnes accompagnées, la démarche contribue enfin à réduire les injustices épistémiques liées au polyhandicap. PubDate: 2022-05-06 DOI: 10.29173/cjnser541 Issue No:Vol. 13, No. 1 Special Issue / numéro spécial (2022)
Authors:Leslie Huckfield Pages: 19 pp - 19 pp Abstract: Rather than social innovation or the promotion of social and environmental justice, amplified by notions of “global Britain,” the British state continues to propagate a series of aging public service delivery initiatives, mostly based on private funding. Although before Brexit there was strong British influence on European Union policies for social investment, this influence also extends globally. At the heart of these initiatives is the British Council’s Global Social Enterprise program with its reports, mapping exercises, U.K. study tours, and resources available for social entrepreneurs. The Council supports regular articles in the online Pioneers Post, which extol the benefits of impact investment using private funds. PubDate: 2022-05-06 DOI: 10.29173/cjnser539 Issue No:Vol. 13, No. 1 Special Issue / numéro spécial (2022)
Authors:Valérie Michaud, Myriam Saucier Pages: 21 pp - 21 pp Abstract: Despite their transformational aims, many social economy organizations (SEOs) adopt rather classical organizational structures. Typically, they are managed by a general manager, who is him/herself supervised by a board of directors. Despite transformational aims, many social economy organizations (SEOs) adopt rather mainstream organizational structures. Typically, they are managed by a general manager, who is him/herself supervised by a board of directors. However, we observe an emerging, alternative organizing mode: that of co-leadership. In such cases, the general manager function and its associated responsibilities are shared between two (or more) people in various configurations. How do such models emerge' How do co-leaders organize themselves concretely' What are the pros and cons of co-leading' Through a qualitative exploratory study of eight SEOs in which co-leading was experimented, our research proposes answers to these questions, which were initially asked by practitioners. This approach then allows us to contribute to the literature on co-leading by presenting some particularities of SEOs, and further, to reflect on the potential for social transformation of an organizational social innovation. PubDate: 2022-05-06 DOI: 10.29173/cjnser531 Issue No:Vol. 13, No. 1 Special Issue / numéro spécial (2022)
Authors:Thiago Magalhães, Carolina Andion, André Augusto Manoel Pages: 21 pp - 21 pp Abstract: This article explores the contributions of a pragmatist approach to social innovation studies. It characterizes the epistemological assumptions of pragmatism and its implications to conceive of “science in action.” It explores the contributions of pragmatisms in developing a perspective to analyze civil society and its action to promote social innovation, focusing on the key notions of “public inquiry” and “democratic experimentalism.” The aim is to discuss the contributions, challenges, and limits of conducting pragmatic studies—from an analytical and methodological perspective—giving way to co-operative and engaged research that connects and co-ordinates teaching and knowledge transfer, theory and practice, experts and ordinary citizens, and knowledge and experiences in social innovation studies. PubDate: 2022-05-06 DOI: 10.29173/cjnser543 Issue No:Vol. 13, No. 1 Special Issue / numéro spécial (2022)
Authors:Olivier Rafélis de Broves Pages: 23 pp - 23 pp Abstract: The paradox perspective is gaining in popularity among management scholars because it does justice to the increasing complexity of the environment in which organizations operate. We borrow the concept of paradoxical tensions to better understand the ambiguity of some cooperatives' attempts to address the challenges of the platform economy. The precariousness and heteronomy of work in this sector are widely documented phenomena. Platform cooperativism is then posed as an emancipatory alternative to platform capitalism. This article presents the results of a case study focusing on the Eva platform, which competes with Uber in Quebec. Initially constituted as a solidarity cooperative, Eva Coop is controlled by its members and includes drivers in its governance. The field investigation explores the capacity of the cooperative model to prevent workforce casualization. The results suggest that the strong constraints exerted by the harsh competitive environment and the financial ecosystem create paradoxical tensions between the social and economic goals of the organization that are hard to solve without structural changes. PubDate: 2022-05-06 DOI: 10.29173/cjnser542 Issue No:Vol. 13, No. 1 Special Issue / numéro spécial (2022)
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