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What is one of the greatest threats to American democracy? According to a recent study from the University of Notre Dame, voters who neither agree nor disagree when asked about substantive issues relevant to upholding democracy might be the largest group to blame for democratic decline in the United States. These “democratic neutrals” could be considered some of the most dangerous voters in the current political environment.
The phenomenon of public protest functions as a critical sociological mechanism for communicating grievances when traditional institutional channels are unresponsive.
"The Language of the Unheard: How Protests Move the World." For those interested in political science, social psychology, and the structural evolution of democracy.
Full article here:
https://www.djoinerbooks.com/language-of-the-unheard-protests-move-world/
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