Participation is Not Enough
An Argument for Emancipation as a Foundation of Participatory Theorising
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 6378596 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Marta Wojciechowska (0000-0002-3127-0797, London School of Economics and Political Science, corresponding author) |
| Year | 2022 |
| Volume | 58 |
| Issue | 2 |
| Pages | 155-168 |
| Publication date | 2022-04-03 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | No |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Representation (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 0034-4893 • E-ISSN: 1749-4001 |
| Publisher | Informa UK Limited (PUBLISHER • GB) |
| DOI | 10.1080/00344893.2019.1704849 |
| OpenAlex | W2996359507 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 6 |
| References cited | 32 |
Contemporary participatory theory remains in a problematic disconnect from political practice. This disconnect is often a source of criticism and leads to accusations of the idealistic nature of participatory theory. In this article, I argue that the reasons for this disconnect lie in the theoretical tools used by participatory theorists. While the theory relies on an assumption of the educational effects of political participation and the possibility of societal transformation, the core concepts of the theory do not enable the identification of potential obstacles for such transformation. Consequently, this article argues for incorporating a previously overlooked concept and an ideal of political emancipation into the core of participatory theorising. By incorporating political emancipation into its vocabulary, participatory theory can successfully address the disconnect from political practice and provide guidance in establishing improved political arrangements
Argument (complex analysis · Citizen journalism · Criticism · Emancipation · Epistemology · Participatory action research · Political philosophy · Political science · Politics · Social science · Sociology · Critical Theory and Philosophy · Critical Theory and Political Philosophy · Law · Philosophy · Social Media and Politics
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| Unique citing works | 6 |
|---|---|
| Citations per year | 1,5 |
| Citation span | 2022 - 2025 (4) |
| Citation velocity | recent |
| Highly cited | No |
| Citation types | Neutral: 6 |