Consociationalism in Theory and Practice: Methodological Issues of Implementation
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https://doi.org/10.24234/wisdom.v22i2.733Keywords:
consociationalism, cultural relativism, soft power, democracy, plural societies, social strata, ethnocentrismAbstract
In the modern world, political stability, regional peacebuilding and security, and successful political regime transitions strongly depend on the choice of an accurate model that considers all relevant factors and domestic peculiarities. In this sense, peace, sustainable development and mutually beneficial relations, especially in plural societies, require more of them, an option for consociationalism concerning cultural identities and other elements proper to social segments such as language, ethnicity, religion, etc.
The article explores the theoretical and practical foundations of consociationalism and cultural relativism, which considers the equality of all cultures as a guarantee for common security in plural societies by referring to all human beings' freedom and equality in dignity and rights. Considering the wide range of influence that “soft power” can exert, the article observes it as a methodology for the best implementation of consociationalism in plural societies and regions.
As a result, it is concluded that the overcoming of ethnocentrism is only possible through cultural relativism by applying the principles of consociationalism through the methodology of “soft power” that can serve as a prerequisite for political stability, cultural independence and security of all segments as well as for democratic progress in plural societies.
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