As third wave feminist philosophers attending graduate schools in different parts of the country, we decukd to use our e-mail discussion as the f m t for presenting our thinking on the subject of third wave feminism. Our dialogue takes us through the subjects of poshnodemism, the relationship between theory and practice, the generation gap, and the power relations associated with feminist philosophy as an established part of the academy.From: Jo Trigilio < trigilio@oregon.uoregon.edu>To: Rita Alfonso Subject: Catching the third wave I am excited by our decision to write a dialogue through e-mail for the special issue of Hypatia on third wave feminism. I know that we did not decide whether we should eventually take it out of dialogue form and transform it into a collaborative essay, but I think we should keep its original form as an e-mail dialogue. I think that as third wavers, it is important for us to recognize and give value to forms of feminist philosophy that fall outside the boundaries of traditional academic philosophy. I also think that the very possibility of having a philosophical conversation through electronic mail-instant communication through computers and phone lines-will play a role in the development of feminist thinking in our generation. The Internet opens new lines of communication and provides a new kind of support for young academic feminists. Many graduate students cannot afford to go to feminist conferences and SWIP (Society for Women in Philosophy) meetings. Being able to communicate with feminist philosopher friends in different parts of the country helps alleviate potential feelings of isolation.

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Este artigo - recorte de uma pesquisa mais ampla denominada Choices Project: Leveraging Buying Power for Development ”“ Ethical Consumption and Sustainable Procurement in Chile and Brazil - tem por objetivo “iluminar” alguns “aparentes paradoxos” encontrados nos discursos de entrevistados brasileiros em uma pesquisa qualitativa e analisar contradições no que se refere à discurso e prática sobre consumo sustentável. Por isso, o artigo apresenta o contexto político institucional brasileiro para o desenvolvimento sustentável com foco no consumo, as aparentes contradições encontradas na pesquisa e sua análise e conclui com os desafios que nos indicam aspectos para reflexão no estabelecimento de uma política de consumo consciente com parte de uma política mais ampla de desenvolvimento sustentável capaz de redesenhar o tecido urbano e assegurar prosperidade e qualidade de vida a todos.

Purpose: This article reviews the literature on social innovation, also focusing on Latin American production, identifying how the contents dialogue with the reality of initiatives in the city of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Design/methodology/approach: Qualitative research mapped 53 social innovation initiatives with some digital use and analyzed 20 of these initiatives. Using a descriptive exploratory methodology, the study was conducted in five stages: (1) review of the literature, (2) mapping of the initiatives, (3) the selection of 20 initiatives, (4) interviews and analysis, (5) a discussion workshop on the results. Findings: The results indicate that the researched initiatives differ a little in relation to the literature. More specifically, this analysis helped perceive that in the city, (1) social innovations occur almost exclusively through the movement of civil society actors, (2) there is little to none, or only indirect articulation with governments and public policies, and (3) digital use and management remain reactive rather than strategic and are almost exclusively centered on social networks, both as a communication and management tool. Research limitations/implications: This study cannot be generalized for the city since the sample was identified by voluntary adherence of the initiatives to an internet call. Originality/value: This study contributes to knowledge on social innovations in the city of Rio de Janeiro, providing elements for debate by public and private decision makers, in addition to academic interest and shows the need for knowledge production for management rooted in the local context and reality.

Analyse collective du travail des inspecteurs des impôts au Brésil dans l'État de Rio de Janeiro Collective analysis of the work of Brazilian tax auditors in the state of Rio de Janeiro