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March 16, 2026

These images of informal bicycle parking in Japan show signs that say “Bicycle parking is forbidden here. In case of violations, we will alert the police.” Beside the sign, bicycles are parked in a tidy and regular fashion, with the chain taken down to allow more bikes to park. There is a formal rule, but a tacit understanding that it will not be respected, and a social rule requesting you to park your bike (illegally) in a tidy and proper manner. Source: Abel Polese. © Abel Polese.

Informality as the Dumping Ground of Social Sciences (Theory)

Mar 16, 2026 ppishkComment

Informality as the dumping ground of social sciences (theory) Reflections about what informality is… and