Critical Theory and Political Socialization

The paper explores the relevance of critical theories of modernity in the research of memory transmission and political socialization. Firstly, the relevant concepts of Habermas, Giddens and Bourdieu are overviewed. Secondly, the notion of political culture and memory transmission are reinterpreted...

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Published in:Belvedere Meridionale
Main Author: SIK, Domonkos
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Belvedere Meridionale LTD. 2014-12-01
Subjects:
Habermas
Bourdieu
Giddens
political socialization
memory transmission
Online Access:http://www.belvedere-meridionale.hu/lapszamok/2014-4/04_SIK_Belvedere_2014_4_56-63pp.pdf
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Summary:The paper explores the relevance of critical theories of modernity in the research of memory transmission and political socialization. Firstly, the relevant concepts of Habermas, Giddens and Bourdieu are overviewed. Secondly, the notion of political culture and memory transmission are reinterpreted from the perspective of these theories, revealing different sources and forms of radicalism. Finally, divergent constellations of modernization are reintroduced as the broadest context of the processes of political formation.
ISSN:1419-0222
2064-5929

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