Problem
Unconvincing alternatives to existing societies
Other Names:
Ineffective opposition to existing social orderLow credibility of alternative social structures
Scepticism of alternative images
Non-viable alternative modes of social organization
Prevalence of psychological conditions unfavourable to a transition to a post-capitalist social order
Unacceptability of conserver society policies
Broader Problems:
ScepticismMismatch between theory and practical reality Narrower Problems:
Social corporatismUnchallenging world vision Related Problems:
Global financial crisis Aggravates:
End of historyDisillusionmentCommunity demoralizationInadequate social reformParochial leadership postureFrustration of the role of oppositionDelays in implementation of social changeFixation on partial solutions to problemsInadequate models of socio-economic developmentDisengagement of citizens from community activities Strategies:
Creating alternative societyUndermining opposition to existing social orderBeing scepticalImproving acceptability of conserver society policiesMaking transition to a post-capitalist social orderIncreasing effectiveness of opposition to existing social orderOpposing existing social orderRaising credibility of alternative social structuresLowering credibility of alternative social structures References:
Wignaraja, Ponna: New Social Movements in the SouthSharma, Suresh: Tribal Identity and the Modern World Subject(s):
Society → Society Society → Social
Society → Communities
Societal Problems → Vulnerability
Societal Problems → Ineffectiveness
Psychology → Psychology
Psychology → Imagery
Metapolitics → Political theories
Policy-making → Policy
Innovative change → Alternatives
Related UN Sustainable Development Goals:
Problem Type:
F: Fuzzy exceptional problems Date of last update
03.06.1999 – 00:00 CEST