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A Post-contentious Turning Point for the Contentious French? Crisis Without Protest in France
Steven M. Van HauwaertDidier ChabanetAnne MuxelThierry VedelManlio Cinallisubject
Acquiescence05 social sciences050801 communication & media studiesContext (language use)Online activismSpace (commercial competition)16. Peace & justice[SHS.SCIPO]Humanities and Social Sciences/Political science0506 political sciencecontentious FrenchPolitics0508 media and communicationsPolitical economyPolitical science050602 political science & public administrationSpiteTurning pointFrancepolitical activismpolitical participationdescription
International audience; This chapter shows that the ‘contentious French’ may not be that contentious anymore. The economic crisis provides a unique chance to argue that a post-contentious turning point is emerging in spite of a long-standing tradition of protesting. Yet the chapter suggests that this post-contentious turning point is not bringing about acquiescence but opens space for new forms of political participation, especially in connection with resources acquired through employment and educational track. In this case, we find a more extensive engagement in online activism and non-institutional forms of political participation, that is, the two forms of political participation that are less ‘active’ and require a more modest time commitment. These findings are also put in the broader context of contemporary French politics.
| year | journal | country | edition | language |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018-01-01 |