The Language of Democratization by Svenja Kranich, Simone Kne... - 9781041046103

The Language of DemocratizationRoles, Social Positions, and Discourse\nAuthor(s): Svenja Kranich, Simone Knewitz, Daniela Pirazzini, Hanna Bruns\nFormat: Hardback\nPublisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd, United Kingdom\nImprint: Routledge\nISBN-13: 9781041046103, 978-1041046103\nSynopsis\nSince the 1960s, liberal values such as nondiscrimination, equal participation of all in social, political, and cultural spheres, and individual freedom have driven processes of democratization in Western societies a trend that has recently been countered by the resurgence of illiberal forces, right-wing populism, and authoritarianism.\n\nThis volume examines processes of democratization and de-democratization from an interdisciplinary perspective, showing how they unfold in language, cultural discourses, and communicative practices. In particular, the collection highlights research on changing roles and social positions: who has access to which social roles, how these roles are performed, and how ind.