Introduction: democratic deliberation and under-represented groups

Gherghina, S. , Mokre, M. and Miscoiu, S. (2021) Introduction: democratic deliberation and under-represented groups. Political Studies Review, 19(2), pp. 159-163. (doi: 10.1177/1478929920950931)

Abstract

The key principles of democratic deliberation are the considered judgement and inclusion. However, research shows that not all categories are involved in this process. In particular, the groups that are under-represented in day-to-day politics are also less likely to make their voice heard in deliberation. So far, we know little about if and how deliberation fosters the involvement of under-represented groups. This symposium aims to address this gap in the literature and seeks to generate new ideas on the topic. It brings two contributions to the debate about the involvement of under-represented groups in deliberation: it identifies the means through which various deliberative practices can involve members of under-represented groups and explains how and why members of under-represented groups participate or refuse/are refused participation in deliberation.

• Item Type: Articles
• Status: Published
• Refereed: Yes
• Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID: Gherghina, Dr Sergiu
• Authors: Gherghina, S., Mokre, M., and Miscoiu, S.
• College/School: College of Social Sciences > School of Social and Political Sciences > Politics
• Journal Name: Political Studies Review
• Publisher: SAGE Publications
• ISSN: 1478-9299
• ISSN (Online): 1478-9302
• Published Online: 07 October 2020
• Copyright Holders: Copyright © 2020 The Authors
• First Published: First published in Political Studies Review 19(2): 159-163
• Publisher Policy: Reproduced under a Creative Commons license