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Published on: April 23, 2014
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Summary
Extreme economic inequality and cultural polarization threaten Western democracies. Revitalizing democratic citizenship requires building care structures and fostering egalitarian solidarity for moral recognition and civic learning.
Area of Science:
- Political Science
- Sociology
- Ethics
Background:
- Western democracies face erosion due to economic inequality, cultural polarization, and commodification.
- Political corruption, manipulation, and authoritarian nationalism exacerbate these challenges.
Purpose of the Study:
- To identify and explore underpinnings of democratic citizenship and civic learning.
- To propose solutions for revitalizing democratic practices through care and solidarity.
Main Methods:
- Conceptual analysis of democratic theory.
- Exploration of social and relational lifeworlds.
- Examination of moral recognition and mutuality in civic practices.
Main Results:
- Economic inequality, polarization, and commodification undermine democratic institutions.
- Care structures and egalitarian solidarity are vital for democratic citizenship.
- Solidarity and care are essential for moral recognition, political agency, and freedom.
Conclusions:
- Democratic governance depends on social solidarity and care.
- Revitalizing democratic citizenship requires rebuilding care structures and inclusive solidarity.
- The social-relational and democratic lifeworlds are interdependent, with governance drawing legitimacy from civic foundations.
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