CITIZENSHIP AND CIVIC ENGAGEMENT
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- 15 June 2005
- journal article
- Published by Annual Reviews in Annual Review of Political Science
- Vol. 8 (1) , 227-249
- https://doi.org/10.1146/annurev.polisci.8.082103.104829
Abstract
■ Abstract Is it possible for people to join their way to good citizenship? Contem- porary 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 partic- ipation; 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.Keywords
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