You believe that involving citizens directly in decision-making processes leads to a more equitable and responsive government.
Participatory democracy is a political ideology that emphasizes the broad participation of constituents in the direction and operation of political systems. It is often contrasted with representative democracy, where elected officials make decisions on behalf of their constituents. In a participatory democracy, all members of a political group have the opportunity to make decisions together, directly influencing the outcome of laws, policies, and other decisions that affect them.
The concept of participatory democracy has its roots in ancient Athens, where citizens had a direct role…
Read more@ISIDEWITH5mos5MO
Can you think of a time when the opinion of the majority overruled what you felt was right, and how did you react?
@9J4MQ8K 4mos4MO
Brexit was targeted at a misinformed populist right, and won only due to more charismatic/pushy campaigners that sold ideas they couldn't follow through on. Remainers were more conservative/realistic with their promises and as a result lost.
@ISIDEWITH5mos5MO
Imagine you’re designing a system where every classmate has equal say; how would you prevent the loudest voices from dominating?
@9J4MB394mos4MO
Some kind of system where everyone is allowed the same platform and time etc.
@ISIDEWITH6mos6MO
Why do you think people often do not participate in decisions that affect their communal life?
@9HNKKTK5mos5MO
Voter apathy resulting from elections for higher-up regions not having much of an effect on policy;
Voter suppression;
Voters not being taught about the importance of voting in local elections and building a local-level bloc;
Attention being brought to the highest levels of government.
@ISIDEWITH2mos2MO
@ISIDEWITH2mos2MO
How can we make political participation feel more accessible and less intimidating?
@9KXNFCT2mos2MO
Less racial and gender inequalities, making it easier for those with a low reading age to be able to understand
@ISIDEWITH3mos3MO
How does participating in a group decision enrich your understanding of a subject?
@9KCXCJ93mos3MO
It's important to hear opposing views and have open discussion
@ISIDEWITH6mos6MO
@ISIDEWITH2mos2MO
@ISIDEWITH2mos2MO
@ISIDEWITH2mos2MO
@ISIDEWITH2mos2MO
@ISIDEWITH2mos2MO
@ISIDEWITH2mos2MO
@ISIDEWITH2mos2MO
@ISIDEWITH2mos2MO
@ISIDEWITH2mos2MO
@ISIDEWITH2mos2MO
@ISIDEWITH2mos2MO
@ISIDEWITH3mos3MO
@ISIDEWITH3mos3MO
@ISIDEWITH3mos3MO
@ISIDEWITH3mos3MO
@ISIDEWITH3mos3MO
@ISIDEWITH3mos3MO
@ISIDEWITH3mos3MO
@ISIDEWITH3mos3MO
@ISIDEWITH3mos3MO
@ISIDEWITH4mos4MO
@ISIDEWITH4mos4MO
@ISIDEWITH4mos4MO
@ISIDEWITH4mos4MO
@ISIDEWITH4mos4MO
@ISIDEWITH4mos4MO
@ISIDEWITH4mos4MO
@ISIDEWITH4mos4MO
@ISIDEWITH4mos4MO
@ISIDEWITH5mos5MO
@ISIDEWITH5mos5MO
@ISIDEWITH5mos5MO
@ISIDEWITH5mos5MO
@ISIDEWITH5mos5MO
@ISIDEWITH5mos5MO
@ISIDEWITH6mos6MO
@ISIDEWITH6mos6MO
The historical activity of users engaging with this answer.
Loading data...
Loading chart...
Loading the political themes of users that engaged with this discussion
Loading data...