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Sectarianism and recognition in Iraq from consociationalism to deliberation?
Pirsoul, Nicolas
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.
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deliberative democracy, Iraq, recognition, Shia, Sistani
Date
2019
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Journal article
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Democratic Theory
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Volume
6
Issue
1
Page Range
49-72
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School of Arts and Humanities
Faculty of Education and Arts
Faculty of Education and Arts
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