Problem
Undemocratic social systems
Experimental visualization of narrower problems
Other Names:
Lack of democracyErosion of democratic principles
Democratic deficit
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. Claim:
Since the most ancient times, the world's greatest thinkers have spoken out in favour of stable social orders based on democracy. Virtually all the great thinkers of the modern world regard freedom and equality as the indispensible foundations of democracy. 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 processesErosion of collective consensusAbstaining from democracyDeveloping democracy Problem Type:
A: Abstract Fundamental Problems Date of last update
14.02.2002 – 00:00 CET