Deliberative democracy, under-represented groups and inclusiveness in Europe

Gherghina, S. , Mokre, M. and Mișcoiu, S. (2021) Deliberative democracy, under-represented groups and inclusiveness in Europe. Innovation: The European Journal of Social Science Research, 34(5), pp. 633-637. (doi: 10.1080/13511610.2021.1996975)

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Abstract

In representative democracies, large segments of society are often under-represented in politics. In theory, deliberative procedures enhance the chances for such groups to be heard, understood, and taken into consideration in political decisions. So far, research has mostly focused on the recruitment stage and found random selection of participants as the best way to prevent exclusion. Less attention has been paid to the two following stages of deliberation: the event itself and its outcome. This special issue provides theoretical and empirical contributions to the burgeoning literature about deliberative democracy by focusing on group inclusiveness. The contributions approach inclusiveness in deliberative practices from several perspectives and brings together substantive empirical evidence about its functioning and main challenges in European countries.

Item Type:Articles (Editorial)
Status:Published
Refereed:Yes
Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID:Gherghina, Dr Sergiu
Authors: Gherghina, S., Mokre, M., and Mișcoiu, S.
College/School:College of Social Sciences > School of Social and Political Sciences > Politics
Journal Name:Innovation: The European Journal of Social Science Research
Publisher:Taylor and Francis
ISSN:1351-1610
ISSN (Online):1469-8412
Published Online:27 October 2021

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