Analyzing Civic Activity in the Field of Urban Improvement and Housing Maintenance Based on E-Participation Data: St. Petersburg Experience

2020 ◽  
pp. 88-102
Author(s):  
Sergei Kudinov ◽  
Ekaterina Ilina ◽  
Aleksandr Antonov
Keyword(s):  
Civic Activity

Norms, Procedures, and Democratic Legitimacy

1992 ◽  
Vol 40 (4) ◽  
pp. 659-678
Author(s):  
Frederick M. Barnard
Keyword(s):  
Political Philosophy ◽  
Political Science ◽  
Democratic Legitimacy ◽  
Central Theme ◽  
Civic Activity ◽  
Institutional Space ◽  
Political Norms ◽  
Political Mediation

The overall thrust of the argument points in two opposite directions: it pleads for dimming the contrast commonly drawn between political philosophy and political science but calls for a more radical distinction between the activities of politics and of philosophy, and between its rationality and that of political mediation. Within the first strand of the argument, the fact-value problem is re-examined, whilst within the second strand – the central theme of the article - the operatively legitimizing source of political norms is viewed within a procedural locale that is recognizably democratic, in that its validation is a matter of opinion, of appraisal and reappraisal in and through civic activity itself, and not directly the work of extra-political doctrines that substantively predetermine it. Although not thus preconditioned, procedural democracy is portrayed as being governed by a cognitive and institutional ‘space’ in which the ‘conversion’ of doctrinal ‘isms' issues in ‘performative principles, rather than a regime of pragmatic ad hocism.

scholarly journals It takes two: A dyadic model of recruitment to civic activity

2016 ◽  
Vol 60 ◽  
pp. 163-180 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kraig Beyerlein ◽  
Kelly Bergstrand
Keyword(s):  
Civic Activity ◽  
Dyadic Model

scholarly journals Apparent Actions as a Degradation of Civic Culture?

2020 ◽  
Vol 27 ◽  
pp. 109-130
Author(s):  
Agnieszka Ziętek
Keyword(s):  
Negative Impact ◽  
Civic Culture ◽  
Public Authorities ◽  
Civic Activity ◽  
The Impact

In the 1970s, the Polish sociologist Jan Lutyński created the concept of ‘apparent actions’, that is, activeness undertaken by public authorities at any level which, instead of achieving the set goals, only create a fiction of their achievement. The aim of the article is to answer the question about the impact of apparent actions on civic culture. In other words, it is a question of whether, and if so, to what extent, activeness bearing the features of apparent actions described by Lutyński are implicated in the manifestations of (local) civic culture. The hypothesis put forward assumes that apparent actions have a negative impact on civic culture, devastating its individual manifestations and reducing the level of civic activity.

scholarly journals Na autorytarnym kursie

Politeja ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (6(75)) ◽  
pp. 199-217
Author(s):  
Konrad Kołodziejski
Keyword(s):  
Civil Rights ◽  
Freedom Of Speech ◽  
Economic Situation ◽  
The Internet ◽  
Social Activities ◽  
Complete Elimination ◽  
Public Meetings ◽  
Civic Activity ◽  
Legal Restriction ◽  
The Law

An Authoritarian Course: The Restriction of Civil Rights in Russia after 2012 This article regards the issue of Russian civil rights legislation, which has become very repressive after 2012. It focuses on legal restriction of all political and social activities that are beyond the control of the authorities, in particular the freedom of public meetings. Another goal of the Kremlin's repressive policy is the Internet, which has become the only space for freedom of speech in Russia. The new legislation tries to prevent this by two mechanisms: censorship and self-censorship. The consistent restriction of freedom of speech in Russia proves the growing anxiety of the ruling group, which fears that in the conditions of the deteriorating economic situation, it may lose control over public mood. The analysis of the legislation against civil rights in Russia shows that in recent years the scope of these rights has been constantly reduced. This leads to the conclusion that the main goal of the discussed changes in the law is the complete elimination of independent civic activity perceived as one of the main threats to the authorities.

scholarly journals Dynamics in the Civic Activity of the Vologda Oblast's Population

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Svetlana Ozornina ◽  
Irina Bakhvalova ◽  
Aleksandra Gordievskaya
Keyword(s):  
Civic Activity

scholarly journals Socio-political and civil activity of young people: Between massification and individualization

2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
pp. 12-22
Author(s):  
Svetlana Yu. Popova ◽  
◽  
Antonina V. Selezneva ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Young People ◽  
Theoretical Analysis ◽  
Social Activity ◽  
Modern Society ◽  
Behavioral Activity ◽  
Self Awareness ◽  
Business And Society ◽  
Subject Field ◽  
Civic Activity ◽  
The Individual

The purpose of the study presented in the article is a theoretical analysis of socio-political and civic activity of young people in the context of processes of individualization and massification as contradictory but interdependent trends in the development of modern society. The relevance of the study is supported by the need for scientific understanding of conditions under which the formation of social and political subjectivity of young people and their choice of these types of activity take place. We presented data of the theoretical analysis of the “social activity” concept with a particular focus on its psychological structure, namely on the cognitive, emotional, motivational, reflexive, volitional and behavioral (activity) components. We substantively described determinants of the socio-political and civic activity of young people, to which we attributed internal psychological (consciousness and self-awareness of the individual, interests and motivation) and external socio-political factors (internal and external political, socio-cultural, informational and communicative context of life). It is shown that the study of modern young people’s activity presupposes inclusion of the subject field of the parameters of personal and social responsibility and the conscious choice of an individual between passionarity and desubjectivity into the scientific analysis. The applied aspect of the problem under study can be used as a tool for development of socially active young people who are focused on constructive interaction with the state, business, and society as a whole.

The Need for Policies to Overcome eGov Implementation Challenges

2014 ◽  
Vol 10 (3) ◽  
pp. 66-79 ◽  
Author(s):  
Abraheem Alsaeed ◽  
Carl Adams ◽  
Rich Boakes
Keyword(s):  
Civil War ◽  
Middle East ◽  
Political Stability ◽  
Electronic Government ◽  
Implementation Challenges ◽  
Academic Literature ◽  
Civic Activity ◽  
Syrian Civil War

Electronic Government (hereafter eGov) is a transformative agent upon political and civic activity: it involves the provision and use of information and services by citizens, businesses and governments; and thus has the potential to increase civic efficiency and transparency; to facilitate interaction between public, private and government entities; and ultimately to promote democracy and political stability. Academic literature covering transformational eGov activity in times of geopolitical instability (such as that which Syria is currently facing) is uncommon. We selected thirty-five papers for review, each covering aspects of eGov relevant to the Middle-East Arabic Countries and Syria, for the period between 2000 and 2013. This paper exposes five categories of challenge (Syrian Civil war and Instability, Human, Political, Infrastructure and Organisational) faced by eGov implementations in Middle-East Arabic Countries/Syria and proposes further work to investigate these.

Conclusion: brighter European–Muslim–Jewish futures?

2017 ◽  
Author(s):  
Amikam Nachmani
Keyword(s):  
Human Rights ◽  
Western Culture ◽  
Political Tolerance ◽  
Free Enterprise ◽  
The Past ◽  
Civic Activity ◽  
Enterprise Education ◽  
Common Interests ◽  
As If

The present shape of Europe’s “triangle” of Christians, Jews and Muslims is in flux, and its future shape is difficult to predict. Over the past twenty years fewer Muslims feel discontented and alienated in their receiving countries. The adjustment of the Jews and their theology to the sovereignty and jurisprudence of Europe does not accord with the Muslim experience. The so-called “silent Holocaust” raises the rate of Jewish inter-marriage and assimilation exponentially. Meanwhile, Islamophobia helps Muslim migrants to remain culturally and religiously segregated as required by Islam. As for the Europeans, especially in the wealthy north, their passive and even impotent Christianity and politically correct approach to their minorities invites active, energetic Muslim agenda to flourish. Yet, Muslims residing in Europe see the positive facets of Western culture: free enterprise, education, political tolerance, human rights, etc. Their views of Jews are less hostile than among Muslims in the sending countries. The attitudes of the three sides of Europe’s demography suggest that exposure to each other leads to improved understanding, common interests, mutual values and positive civic activity. And regarding the very recent influx, the past serves as a warning, as if it tells us: do not repeat me.

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