📘 WP1 Report (D1.2) – The Ecology of Representation | Exeter, United Kingdom | August 1, 2024 🇬🇧
The REDIRECT project advances its theoretical framework with the release of Report D1.2, dedicated to the concept of the “representative ecology.” This notion serves as a key lens for examining the functioning and legitimacy of representative democracy, as well as the dynamics shaping modern politics of representation.
As a bridge between D1.1 (on the genealogy and present state of representative democracy) and D1.3 (which will address the representative disconnect in detail), this report maps the broader environment in which representative democracy operates, highlighting its core features and current challenges.
🔑 Key Contributions of D1.2:
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Frames representative democracy within the wider historical and political context of democratic representation
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Introduces the concept of representative disconnect as a set of tensions and fractures in contemporary politics
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Outlines theoretical ideas that will be further refined through conceptual and empirical research
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Sheds light on the evolving conditions of representation in the 21st century
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Contributes to REDIRECT’s goal of rethinking the role and resilience of representative institutions
⚖️ While preliminary in nature, this report provides an essential step toward clarifying key conceptual issues and identifying pathways for strengthening democratic representation.
📍 Location: University of Exeter, United Kingdom
📅 Date: August 1, 2024
🤝 Partner: University of Exeter (UNEXE)
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