Sectarianism and recognition in Iraq from consociationalism to deliberation?
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Pirsoul, Nicolas. (2019). Sectarianism and recognition in Iraq from consociationalism to deliberation? Democratic Theory. 6(1), pp. 49-72. https://doi.org/10.3167/dt.2019.060104
Authors | Pirsoul, Nicolas |
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Abstract | This article uses the theory of recognition to analyze sectarian conflicts in Iraq. After describing the sectarian and historical background of contemporary Iraqi politics, the article critiques the implementation of consociationalism and policies influenced by liberal multiculturalism in deeply divided societies. It argues that these policies lead to a dangerous reification of identities. The article argues that a progressive implementation of deliberative democracy practices could improve identity-related issues in Iraq and explains how democratic practices are legitimized by the most influential Islamic religious figure in Iraq. |
Keywords | deliberative democracy; Iraq; recognition; Shia; Sistani |
Year | 2019 |
Journal | Democratic Theory |
Journal citation | 6 (1), pp. 49-72 |
Publisher | Berghahn Journals |
ISSN | 2332-8894 |
2332-8908 | |
Digital Object Identifier (DOI) | https://doi.org/10.3167/dt.2019.060104 |
Scopus EID | 2-s2.0-85106770394 |
Research or scholarly | Research |
Page range | 49-72 |
Publisher's version | License All rights reserved File Access Level Controlled |
Output status | Published |
Publication dates | |
Online | 2019 |
Publication process dates | |
Deposited | 23 May 2022 |
https://acuresearchbank.acu.edu.au/item/8xwz4/sectarianism-and-recognition-in-iraq-from-consociationalism-to-deliberation
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