| ID | 191819 |
| Title Proper | Improving People’s Lives |
| Other Title Information | the Socioeconomic Turn in Party Justifications for Constitutional Change |
| Language | ENG |
| Author | Ferreira, Carles |
| Summary / Abstract (Note) | By performing a manifesto content analysis, this article maps the discourse of secessionist parties on constitutional change cross-case (Belgium, Canada, Spain, and the UK) and over time (1990–2020). The results show that secessionist parties are pragmatic organizations that also advance devolutionist demands as a steppingstone toward full independence. Concerning framing, the results identify an increasing trend toward the articulation of a socioeconomic case for constitutional change. Political issues such as governance are also important. Instead, identity-based frames are much less prominent in their discourse. As strategic actors, secessionists take these decisions to enhance their position in the electoral market. |
| `In' analytical Note | Nationalism and Ethnic Politics Vol. 29, No.3; Jul-Sep 2023: p.294-312 |
| Journal Source | Nationalism and Ethnic Politics Vol: 29 No 3 |
| Key Words | Canada ; Spain ; Belgium ; UK ; Socioeconomic Turn ; Party Justifications for Constitutional Change |