Research Results

Check our report findings and summary, or read the full report below.

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In an attempt to understand who is excluded and who considers themselves excluded from political participation, our research focuses on defining what “policy” and “participation” mean, followed by discussions with learners, teachers and stakeholders. The final section of the report consists of a collection of participatory processes in the partner countries, as well as other countries of the European Union.

Our Findings

Political Participation can be:

Political Participation is also:

Exclusive & Limiting

Exclusive & Limiting

Several people are legally excluded from formal participation processes, e.g. migrants. Others, especially women, while being legally able to participate in the public domain are limited to the household and neighborhood. 

Scary & Intimidating

Scary & Intimidating

Several people don't understand or know how to get involved in bigger participatory processes. Te formal language can seem intimidating and off-putting, or even create fear of responsibility.

Easier in localities

Easier in localities

The local environment (family, neighborhood and region) seem to be more accessible and welcoming for someone to take part in participatory processes.

Motivating & Inspiring

Motivating & Inspiring

Participatory processes create tension and generate conflict that inspires people to take action for change. 

Our Conclusions

Political Participation should be:

CULTIVATED

CULTIVATED

in the grassroots level

Participating in localities seems far more accessible and inclusive for the majority of the people. It is important to cultivate political participation in the daily life.

Political Participation should be:

SUPPORTED

SUPPORTED

through education

Political participation should be taught and encouraged through formal or non-formal educational structures.

Political Participation can only be:

ACHIEVED

ACHIEVED

through systemic inclusion

Political participation culminates by acquiring the right to be involved in bigger democratic processes.

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