| ID | 154143 |
| Title Proper | Inequality is always in the room |
| Other Title Information | language & power in deliberative democracy |
| Language | ENG |
| Author | Lupia, Arthur ; Arthur Lupia and Anne Norton ; Norton, Anne |
| Summary / Abstract (Note) | Deliberative democracy has the potential to legitimize collective decisions. Deliberation's legitimating potential, however, depends on whether those who deliberate truly enter as equals, whether they are able to express on equal terms their visions of the common good, and whether the forms and practices that govern deliberative assemblies advance or undermine their goals. Here, we examine these sources of deliberation's legitimating potential. We contend that even in situations of apparent procedural equality, deliberation's legitimating potential is limited by its potential to increase normatively focal power asymmetries. We conclude by describing how deliberative contexts can be modified to reduce certain types of power asymmetries, such as those often associated with gender, race, or class. In so doing, we hope to help readers consider a broader range of factors that influence the outcomes of attempts to restructure power relationships through communicative forums. |
| `In' analytical Note | Daedalus Vol. 146, No.3; Summer 2017: p.64-76 |
| Journal Source | Daedalus Vol: 146 No 3 |
| Key Words | Inequality ; Deliberative Democracy ; Language & Power |