1 Approaching Citizenship in Central and Eastern Europe
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Nina Kolleck
Abstract
The first chapter of Rethinking Citizenship in Central and Eastern Europe offers an interdisciplinary examination of citizenship practices in the region. Drawing from political science and educational studies, the introduction explores how citizenship relates to political engagement and social practices. By adopting a pluralistic perspective, the authors highlight diverse interpretations of citizenship across various theoretical frameworks. Key topics include culture wars, youth attitudes, Euroscepticism, digital participation, and performative citizenship, shedding light on the challenges faced by citizenship and education in Central and Eastern Europe. The book underscores the significance of inclusive civic education and innovative political engagement, particularly among young people, amid ongoing political and social changes. Contributors reflect on the complexities of citizenship and the evolving nature of political communities in contemporary contexts.
Abstract
The first chapter of Rethinking Citizenship in Central and Eastern Europe offers an interdisciplinary examination of citizenship practices in the region. Drawing from political science and educational studies, the introduction explores how citizenship relates to political engagement and social practices. By adopting a pluralistic perspective, the authors highlight diverse interpretations of citizenship across various theoretical frameworks. Key topics include culture wars, youth attitudes, Euroscepticism, digital participation, and performative citizenship, shedding light on the challenges faced by citizenship and education in Central and Eastern Europe. The book underscores the significance of inclusive civic education and innovative political engagement, particularly among young people, amid ongoing political and social changes. Contributors reflect on the complexities of citizenship and the evolving nature of political communities in contemporary contexts.
Chapters in this book
- Front Matter i
- Contents v
- Series Editor’s Preface vii
- List of Figures and Tables ix
- Notes on Contributors x
- Approaching Citizenship in Central and Eastern Europe 1
- Theorizing Citizenship Practices in Europe 18
- Polarizing the Curriculum: Culture Wars about Citizenship and Civic Education 43
- European Parliament Elections in East Central Europe: Participation, Eurosceptic Voting, and Perceptions of Young People 64
- Long-Distance Citizenship in East Central and Eastern Europe 89
- Digital Technologies and Citizen Agency During Crises: Democratic Engagement in Ukraine and Belarus 109
- Civic Digital Participation for Rural Development: Lessons from a German Survey of LEADER Regions 138
- Being or Becoming Political? Performative Citizenship in Central and Eastern Europe 158
- Participation Disempowered: Polish Participatory Budgeting and a Missed Chance for Citizen Empowerment 180
- Attitudes of German Youth Regarding the War in Ukraine 204
- Concepts of Citizenship in the Educational Materials of the EU and the Council of Europe 221
- Citizenship Education in Central and Eastern Europe: Perspectives and Desiderata of Transnationally Networked NGOs 241
- The Politics of Civic Education in the Post-Yugoslav Region 257
- Charting Paths Forward for Citizenship in Central and Eastern Europe 279
- Index 292
Chapters in this book
- Front Matter i
- Contents v
- Series Editor’s Preface vii
- List of Figures and Tables ix
- Notes on Contributors x
- Approaching Citizenship in Central and Eastern Europe 1
- Theorizing Citizenship Practices in Europe 18
- Polarizing the Curriculum: Culture Wars about Citizenship and Civic Education 43
- European Parliament Elections in East Central Europe: Participation, Eurosceptic Voting, and Perceptions of Young People 64
- Long-Distance Citizenship in East Central and Eastern Europe 89
- Digital Technologies and Citizen Agency During Crises: Democratic Engagement in Ukraine and Belarus 109
- Civic Digital Participation for Rural Development: Lessons from a German Survey of LEADER Regions 138
- Being or Becoming Political? Performative Citizenship in Central and Eastern Europe 158
- Participation Disempowered: Polish Participatory Budgeting and a Missed Chance for Citizen Empowerment 180
- Attitudes of German Youth Regarding the War in Ukraine 204
- Concepts of Citizenship in the Educational Materials of the EU and the Council of Europe 221
- Citizenship Education in Central and Eastern Europe: Perspectives and Desiderata of Transnationally Networked NGOs 241
- The Politics of Civic Education in the Post-Yugoslav Region 257
- Charting Paths Forward for Citizenship in Central and Eastern Europe 279
- Index 292
