The social relevance of participatory theory
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Result language
angličtina
Original language name
The social relevance of participatory theory
Original language description
The article starts with a general reflection on the social relevance of theory, and moves on to develop four arguments in this regard. We discuss theory's ability to produce conceptual frameworks and to provide semi-autonomous reflective moments. The text also conceptualises theory as an opportunity to reflect on illegitimate imbalances of power relations, set against the normative visions of democracy. We further discuss the role theory can play in deconstructing societal fantasies (understood in Lacanian terms), illuminating the deeper material and discursive structures in society (e.g. in relation to power) as well as their contingencies. In the second part of the article, we focus specifically on participatory theory, applying the four arguments infavour of the social relevance of theory to the field of participatory theory. Some of the inspiration for this second part was gathered through an analysis of a series of short essays (labelled "individual reports"), written by colleagu
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Classification
Type
J<sub>x</sub> - Unclassified - Peer-reviewed scientific article (Jimp, Jsc and Jost)
CEP classification
AJ - Literature, mass media, audio-visual activities
OECD FORD branch
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Result continuities
Project
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Continuities
I - Institucionalni podpora na dlouhodoby koncepcni rozvoj vyzkumne organizace
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Publication year
2013
Confidentiality
S - Úplné a pravdivé údaje o projektu nepodléhají ochraně podle zvláštních právních předpisů
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Name of the periodical
Comunicazioni sociali. Rivista di media, spettacolo e studi culturali
ISSN
0392-8667
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Volume of the periodical
35
Issue of the periodical within the volume
3
Country of publishing house
IT - ITALY
Number of pages
15
Pages from-to
301-315
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