Search for dissertations about: "political dissatisfaction"
Showing result 1 - 5 of 8 swedish dissertations containing the words political dissatisfaction.
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1. Voices from the welfare state. Dissatisfaction and political action in Sweden
Abstract : The aim of this study is to investigate the relationship between citizens’ dissatisfaction with the welfare state and political action on welfare state issues, and to what extent institutional arrangements affects this relationship. The point of departure for this study is the policy feedback perspective, which acknowledges that the design of institutions shape and constrain citizens’ political preferences and behaviors. READ MORE
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2. Transcending dichotomies : The many faces of youth dissatisfaction in democracy
Abstract : In the recent scholarly debates over changing citizenship attitudes and norms in advanced democracies, especially when it comes to rising levels of political dissatisfaction, opinion about the political role of young people is divided. For some scholars, they represent a driving force behind the development of new kinds of citizenship values, and constitute an asset to the functioning of political systems. READ MORE
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3. Breaking the law : adolescents' involvement in illegal political activitiy
Abstract : Illegal political activity has always been part of a democratic society. Despite this, not much is known about young people’s involvement in these political activities. READ MORE
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4. Doubting democrats? : A comparative analysis of support for democracy in Central and Eastern Europe
Abstract : This thesis deals with public support for the democratic political system in the new Central and East European member states of the European Union. The main aim of this study is to analyse democratic consolidation on the attitudinal level. READ MORE
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5. Authoritarian collaboration : Unexpected effects of open government initiatives in China
Abstract : There is a recent emergence of open government initiatives for citizen participation in policy making in China. Open government initiatives seek to increase the level of participation, deliberation and transparency in government affairs, sometimes by use of Internet fora. READ MORE