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CITIZENSHIP AND CIVIC ENGAGEMENT

Theiss-Morse, Elizabeth, Hibbing, John R.·2005·Annual Review of Political Science
DOI 10.1146/annurev.polisci.8.082103.104829
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▪ Abstract Is it possible for people to join their way to good citizenship? Contemporary thinking, both academic and popular, often leaves the impression that it is, but a careful investigation of the evidence raises serious doubts. In actuality, belonging to voluntary associations is a woefully inadequate foundation for good citizenship for three primary reasons: People join groups that are homogeneous, not heterogeneous; civic participation does not lead to, and may turn people away from, political participation; and not all groups promote democratic values. Good citizens need to learn that democracy is messy, inefficient, and conflict-ridden. Voluntary associations do not teach these lessons.

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Authors
Theiss-Morse, E., & Hibbing, J. R.
Affiliations
  • Department of Political Science, University of Nebraska, Lincoln, Nebraska 68588-0328;,
  • University of Nebraska–Lincoln (US)
ORCID
Hibbing, John R.
Venue
Annual Review of Political Science
Publisher
Annual Reviews
Published
2005-06-15
Volume
8
Issue
1
Pages
227-249
ISSN
  • 1094-2939 (ISSN-L)
  • 1545-1577
DOI
10.1146/annurev.polisci.8.082103.104829
OpenAlex
W2139017718
Cited by
406
References
114
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FWCI
27.86
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
closed
Locations
Annual Review of Political Science (publishedVersion)
Topics
  • Social Sciences › Political Science and International Relations › Political Theory and Democracy
  • Social Sciences › Political Science and International Relations › Electoral Systems and Political Participation
  • Social Sciences › Sociology and Political Science › Social Capital and Networks
Keywords
citizenship, citizen participation, civil society organizations, political participation, democratic values, group homogeneity, citizenship education

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