Deliberative democracy in times of crisis: the capability of citizens' assemblies to overcome societal polarization.
The article discusses the use of citizens' assemblies and other mini-publics as a means of involving citizens directly in political decision-making. It explores whether citizens' assemblies can contribute to problem-solving during times of crisis, such as climate change, wars, pandemics, and social...
| Publicado en: | Innovation: The European Journal of Social Sciences Vol. 37; no. 3; pp. 681 - 687 |
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Taylor & Francis Ltd
Sep2024
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| Sumario: | The article discusses the use of citizens' assemblies and other mini-publics as a means of involving citizens directly in political decision-making. It explores whether citizens' assemblies can contribute to problem-solving during times of crisis, such as climate change, wars, pandemics, and social divide. The article presents case studies that demonstrate the capability of citizens' assemblies to overcome societal polarization and find solutions to complex issues. It emphasizes the need for citizens' assemblies to be an established part of the political decision-making system before a crisis occurs. The article concludes that the institutionalization and implementation of citizens' assemblies are necessary to address the challenges faced by democratic societies. |
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