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Rethinking ressentiment: democratic and urban implications
1Department of Research and Humanistic Innovation, University of Bari Aldo Moro, Bari, Italy.
Frontiers in Sociology
|November 3, 2025
Summary
Resentment in democratic societies, particularly in urban environments, can fragment social bonds or drive positive change. Addressing its roots through inclusive urban spaces is key to fostering social and political efficacy.
Area of Science:
- Social Sciences
- Urban Studies
- Political Philosophy
Background:
- Resentment is a significant emotion in democratic societies, stemming from perceived inequality.
- Urban environments are critical sites where social dynamics and collective emotions are visible and shaped.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore the role of resentment in democratic societies and its manifestation in urban spaces.
- To analyze how resentment influences individual perceptions and actions within social processes.
- To examine the potential of resentment as a catalyst for social and political change.
Main Methods:
- Conceptual analysis of resentment as a democratic sentiment.
- Examination of urban spaces as arenas for social processes and collective feelings.
- Exploration of the relationship between perceived injustice, social envy, and solidarity.
Main Results:
- Resentment arises from the perceived betrayal of democratic ideals of equality.
- Urban settings amplify the visibility and impact of resentment.
- Resentment can lead to social fragmentation or catalyze transformative activism.
Conclusions:
- Addressing resentment's roots through inclusive, participatory urban processes is vital.
- Creating urban spaces for reflection, interaction, and action can mitigate destructive potential.
- Harnessing resentment can strengthen social and political efficacy for positive change.
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