Voices in the revolution: Resisting territorial stigma and social relegation in Porto’s historic centre (1974–1976)

Residents of Porto’s historic centre demonstrated significant collective resistance against territorial stigmatisation and social relegation following the 1974 revolution, revealing how political upheaval can catalyse organised opposition to urban marginalisation. The study, based on institutional archives, ethnographic fieldwork, and semi-structured interviews, analysed the deteriorating urban conditions of working-class neighbourhoods in mid-20th century Porto and examined the emergence of resident-led movements during a period of social instability. Findings highlight the interplay between territorial stigmatisation and collective action, offering new insights into the relational dynamics of urban resistance.

Queirós, J., & Borges Pereira, V. (2018). Voices in the revolution: Resisting territorial stigma and social relegation in Porto’s historic centre (1974–1976). The Sociological Review, 66(4), 857–876. https://doi.org/10.1177/0038026118777423