Essays about: "Deliberative democracy"

Showing result 11 - 15 of 94 essays containing the words Deliberative democracy.

  1. 11. Temporality in Process… : A Case Study of Temporary Use, as an Urban Redevelopment Method in Malmö

    University essay from Malmö universitet/Institutionen för Urbana Studier (US)

    Author : Kevin Sivnert; [2022]
    Keywords : Temporality; temporary use; temporary project; intermediate use; citizen participation; citizen dialog; public space; deliberative democracy;

    Abstract : In every society, the reality of collective decision-making falls short of the democratic ideals in several ways. Yet there is a continuous focus on enhancing and adopting democratic practices through a stronger connection between citizens and public officials. READ MORE

  3. 12. Politicians as communicators of delegitimizing criticism towards epistemic authorities : A study of political hostility towards news media and science in Sweden

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Medier och kommunikation

    Author : Agnes Liminga; [2022]
    Keywords : Epistemic authorities; Delegitimizing criticism; Deliberative theory; Social media; Twitter; Populist communication; Fake News; Content analysis;

    Abstract : It is seemingly accepted that a democracy functions better with a reasonably informed citizenry. As we cannot acquire knowledge about a complex reality on our own, democratic societies operate through a set of institutions of which two are attributed the explicit task to assist citizensa legitimate pathway to knowledge. READ MORE

  4. 13. A sovereign abode – Democracy, discipline and deliberation in a Swedish housing association from 1943 to the present

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Sociologiska institutionen; Lunds universitet/Sociologi

    Author : Marcus Schmidt; [2021]
    Keywords : Autonomy; civil society; collective decision-making; freedom; Hannah Arendt; Jürgen Habermas.; Social Sciences;

    Abstract : Since its inception, the discipline of sociology has struggled to bridge the gap between structure and agency. How is it that individuals can be free whilst also part of a larger context that determines their actions? This study aims to make a small contribution towards solving this conundrum. READ MORE

  5. 14. Neutrality: a cornerstone of facilitation practice? : analysing the use of neutrality within facilitation of sustainability dialogue through identity construction

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Urban and Rural Development

    Author : Ida Boesten; [2021]
    Keywords : facilitation; neutrality; equity; frames; sustainability dialogue; conflict management; planning process; equality; trust; deliberation; multi-partiality; reflective practice; deliberative democracy;

    Abstract : There is a growing need for sustainability transitions in the world. Inclusive environmental governance could be a tool to enable these and is therefore getting increasingly popular. The use of stakeholder and citizen dialogues is recognized to be fundamental to strategies for inclusive environmental governance. READ MORE

  6. 15. Deliberative Democracy in Populist Times. Challenges, Risks and Potential Solutions

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Statsvetenskapliga institutionen

    Author : Albin Nerman; [2021]
    Keywords : Deliberative democracy; deliberation; populism; democracy; Habermas; Law and Political Science;

    Abstract : In times of rising populism, this paper aims to study if deliberative democracy and deliberation in general, can function as a counteracting tool against populists movements. By discussing perspectives of both sides of the deliberative democratic debate, the paper illuminates both beneficial factors and potential drawbacks of the deliberative form of democracy when it comes to counteracting populism. READ MORE