Etenemismallin

Etenemismallin is a fictional concept used in speculative sociology and worldbuilding to describe a self-contained, community-scale settlement that emphasizes sustainability, egalitarian governance, and mutual aid.

Origin and usage: The term is a neologism with no stable etymology; it appears mainly in fan fiction, game lore, and online discussion about micro-communities. Because it is not part of established academic terminology, definitions vary by author.

Core features: It operates with decentralized decision-making, participatory budgeting, and consensus or sociocratic governance. It emphasizes local production and exchange, such as community-supported agriculture, shared housing, and local energy grids; resources are circulated locally to minimize external dependency.

Social structure: Population is small, typically a few dozen to a few hundred. Social norms stress reciprocity, inclusive governance, and conflict resolution mechanisms. Infrastructure is modular and multi-use; education and care are communal.

Variations and challenges: In fiction, variations include different economic models (barter, local currencies) and governance forms. Real-world critiques point to scalability, maintenance of equality, and external pressures. Proponents argue it offers resilience against supply chain disruptions and climate risks.

Related concepts include intentional communities, mutual aid, sociocracy, and local exchange trading systems.