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This article proposes a social phenomenology of intentional sharing and togetherness from a degrowth perspective: extending human relations instead of market relations; deepening democracy; defending ecosystems; and realising a more equal global distribution of wealth. Social phenomenology looks beyond individual mutual exchange to the rich but fragile social construction of collectively negotiated ethical purpose. Intentional communities of cohousing are identified as part of a solution to dismantle privatised, conspicuous consumption. This approach challenges the tendency in popular sharing economy discourse to conflate different types of togetherness, highlighting instead the social significance of skilful cooperation and conviviality in groups and associations.10.1177/0309132517746519
Author(s): Jarvis H
Publication type: Article
Publication status: Published
Journal: Progress in Human Geography
Year: 2017
Volume: 43
Issue: 2
Pages: 256-275
Print publication date: 01/04/2019
Online publication date: 06/12/2017
Acceptance date: 01/10/2017
Date deposited: 30/10/2017
ISSN (print): 1477-0288
ISSN (electronic): 0309-1325
Publisher: Sage Publications Ltd
URL: https://doi.org/10.1177/0309132517746519
DOI: 10.1177/0309132517746519
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