Problem
Undemocratic social systems
Experimental visualization of narrower problems
Other Names:
Lack of democracyErosion of democratic principles
Democratic deficit
Background:
Since 1989, some 30% of the world's population has experienced a shift away from authoritarian rule. In 1992 Freedom House rated 75 states "free", 73 "partially free" and 38 "not free". It also lists 99 formal democracies (of which 23 were rated "partly free" and one "not free"), 31 hybrid authoritarian regimes making some gestures towards democracy, and a residue consisting largely of Communist and military regimes and feudal Middle Eastern kingdoms.
Incidence:
In many countries, policies are adapted to serve the needs of multinational corporations, frequently undermining stable communities, unpolluted environments and dignified employment. Governement dependence on corporate contributions becomes the determining factor in many elections, thus undermining the ability of governments to respond to the needs of people.
Broader Problems:
Social underdevelopment Narrower Problems:
Custodial democracyAnti-democratic forcesUndemocratic pressuresUnchecked state autonomyUndemocratic organizationsUndemocratic policy-makingUndemocratic local economic systemsSocially unaccountable global governanceDenial of democracy in communist systemsIrresponsible expression of emotions equated with free speechEntrenched politiciansUndemocratic political organization Related Problems:
ErosionGovernment failure to meet commitments Aggravates:
Political imprisonmentPolicy-making by stealthInternational aid paternalismFrustration of the role of opposition Strategies:
Implementing democracyRespecting democratic processesRespecting democratic processesRespecting democratic processesBuilding democracy Subject(s):
→ SystemsMetapolitics → Political theories
Principles → Principles
Societal Problems → Scarcity
Society → Social
Related UN Sustainable Development Goals:
Problem Type:
A: Abstract Fundamental Problems Date of last update
16.04.2019 – 13:38 CEST