In search of a theoretical approach to the analysis of the ‘Colour revolutions’: Transition studies and discourse theory

2009 ◽  
Vol 42 (2) ◽  
pp. 199-216 ◽  
Author(s):  
Maksym Zherebkin
Keyword(s):  
Social Change ◽  
Theoretical Approach ◽  
Theoretical Framework ◽  
Political Mobilization ◽  
Discourse Theory ◽  
Collective Agency ◽  
Insufficient Attention ◽  
Structure And Agency ◽  
Transition Studies

The article aims to identify a theoretical framework which would be able to provide explanation for the cases of political mobilization during the ‘Colour revolutions’ in Georgia, Ukraine and Kyrgyzstan. It reviews the existing literature on the topic, which is predominantly oriented by the ‘transition paradigm’. The major shortcomings of this literature are identified: the privileging of either structure or agency when accounting for social change, a strong emphasis on the role of elites and insufficient attention to collective agency. Accordingly, I argue that the methodology of poststructuralist discourse theory may importantly supplement the ‘transitological’ framework owing to its ability to conceptualize the dynamic interdependence between structure and agency, as well as the formation of collective political identities.

scholarly journals Synchronicity of social change and the construct of gender roles: Traditionalism and modernity as contents of mainstream model of female gender roles in women's magazines during the last quarter of 20

2002 ◽  
pp. 267-278
Author(s):  
Isidora Jaric
Keyword(s):  
Social Change ◽  
Gender Roles ◽  
Theoretical Approach ◽  
Female Gender ◽  
Theoretical Framework ◽  
Women's Magazines ◽  
Self Management ◽  
Research Model ◽  
Women's Magazine

The main intention of the research is to retrospectively decode changes in mainstream construct of female gender roles within the period of ''developed self-management socialism'' (1970s), period of structural crisis of socialism (1980s) and post-socialist period of Serbian/Yugoslav society. The mainstream construct of female gender roles will be reconstruct from Serbian women's magazine 'Bazar''. Through the basic presumptions of theoretical framework the research will try to conceptualize theoretical approach which will correspond with co called 'new communicative research model' which will be capable to incorporate contemporary changes within the process of communication among the emitter and recipients in order to better understand the content of the message.

scholarly journals Learning PR. Methodological and legitimation-based learning in PR — A theoretical approach and empirical findings

2016 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
pp. 247-265
Author(s):  
Olaf Hoffjann ◽  
Michael Lohse
Keyword(s):  
Organizational Learning ◽  
Theoretical Approach ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Theoretical Framework ◽  
Learning Opportunity ◽  
Initial Results

PR increases the reflexivity of organizations, thereby providing a central opportunity for learning. While this consideration is implicitly contained in many definitions and theories relating to PR, organizational learning has until now remained a “hidden topic” in international PR research. This is all the more surprising when we consider that learning is relevant to PR on two counts at least: first, the aforementioned role of PR as a central learning opportunity within an organization. PR identifies stakeholder demands and develops strategies to help ensure the legitimacy of the organization. This will be referred to as legitimation-based learning. Second, PR learns with respect to its own methods and skills. This will be referred to as method-based learning. This article will present a theoretical framework for legitimation-based and method-based learning. Then, the initial results of an online survey N = 121 that examines selected issues relating to this approach will be presented.

scholarly journals What theory? What heritage? Some excerpts from the current book project on heritology

1970 ◽  
pp. 3
Author(s):  
Tomislav Šola
Keyword(s):  
Collective Memory ◽  
Theoretical Approach ◽  
Theoretical Framework ◽  
Contemporary Society ◽  
The World

This lecture contains several sets of arguments about why we have to rethink our strategies and theoretical framework. I claim that only by knowing the world around us can we propose an answer that is useful for our users and for society in general. I also advocate rethinking the role of collective memory institutions, museums included, so that they form a powerful alliance of humanistic, cybernetic response to the challenges and threats we encounter. There is also a claim that we have a solid basis on which to reconceptualise our position via a wider theoretical approach that is also fitting for other kindred institutions. The terms “heritology” and “mnemosophy” are proposed as an intentional provocation that should lead to a usable, open redefinition. In the same way, the museum institution – or rather the heritage institution – should be re-defined and used differently so that it becomes part of the solution to the problems of contemporary society. 

The infinite visit: a unifying temporal/spatial framework for visitor management.

2021 ◽  
pp. 21-33
Author(s):  
Jeffrey C. Skibins
Keyword(s):  
Social Media ◽  
Theoretical Approach ◽  
Theoretical Framework ◽  
Practical Applications ◽  
Visitor Management ◽  
Spatial Framework ◽  
Management Interventions ◽  
Conservation Plan ◽  
Time Changes

Abstract This chapter proposes the 'infinite visit': a new multidimensional, multi-theoretical framework for visitor management that is responsive to the influence of social media, inclusive of non-visitors and able to respond to real-time changes. The infinite visit represents a foundational shift in the role of the visitor and theoretical and practical applications of visitor management frameworks. An infinite visit framework proposes that visitors become partners in mission with management agencies. In so doing, they become co-creators of conservation outcomes. This aligns with emerging data that support visitors prioritizing conservation over entertainment. A multi-theoretical approach can better facilitate contextually appropriate visitor management interventions within a unified strategic conservation plan.

scholarly journals THE ROLE OF URBAN SUFISM OF SHALAWAT MUHAMMAD ASSEMBLY ON URBAN MIDDLE CLASS SOCIETY

2018 ◽  
Vol 26 (2) ◽  
pp. 183
Author(s):  
Rubaidi Rubaidi
Keyword(s):  
Social Change ◽  
Middle Class ◽  
Theoretical Framework ◽  
Value System ◽  
Cultural Brokers ◽  
Inherent Value ◽  
The Past ◽  
Class Society ◽  
New System

This article critically examines the role of Sufism in the process of social change in society,especially among urban societies that are symbolized by their middle class society. The subjectin this study is the Shalawat Muhammad Assembly under Mursyid Gus Kahar and his successor,Gus Mustakim. Although the assembly represents the urban sufism, but it has rooted fromclassical Sufism. In analyzing the role of this assembly in the process of social change in society,the theoretical framework of Cultural Brokers and Cultural Trendsetter of Geertz and Hirokosiare used as perspectives. The result simultaneously, consistently, and progressively shows thatSufism has a major contribution in any social change of societies to the value and ideology fromthe outside. The inherent value system in Sufism symbolized by the guru (murshid), is not just arole as a cultural broker as mentioned by the theory of Geertz. In fact, all gurus (mursyid) arewilling to change the value and ideology from the outside into a new system of traditions andcultures. This phenomenon resembles the cultural role of kyai in the Islamization of Indonesiain the past. It is the same like the theory of the cultural trendsetter of Hirokosi

The infinite visit: a unifying temporal/spatial framework for visitor management.

2021 ◽  
pp. 21-33
Author(s):  
Jeffrey C. Skibins
Keyword(s):  
Social Media ◽  
Theoretical Approach ◽  
Theoretical Framework ◽  
Practical Applications ◽  
Visitor Management ◽  
Spatial Framework ◽  
Management Interventions ◽  
Conservation Plan ◽  
Time Changes

Abstract This chapter proposes the 'infinite visit': a new multidimensional, multi-theoretical framework for visitor management that is responsive to the influence of social media, inclusive of non-visitors and able to respond to real-time changes. The infinite visit represents a foundational shift in the role of the visitor and theoretical and practical applications of visitor management frameworks. An infinite visit framework proposes that visitors become partners in mission with management agencies. In so doing, they become co-creators of conservation outcomes. This aligns with emerging data that support visitors prioritizing conservation over entertainment. A multi-theoretical approach can better facilitate contextually appropriate visitor management interventions within a unified strategic conservation plan.

scholarly journals Reflexive discourse analysis: A methodology for the practice of reflexivity

2020 ◽  
pp. 135406612096978
Author(s):  
Audrey Alejandro
Keyword(s):  
Social Change ◽  
Discourse Analysis ◽  
International Relations ◽  
Theoretical Framework ◽  
Discourse Theory ◽  
Political Role ◽  
Critical Methodology ◽  
The World ◽  
Theoretical Premise ◽  
Do So

How to implement reflexivity in practice? Can the knowledge we produce be emancipatory when our discourses recursively originate in the world we aim to challenge? Critical International Relations (IR) scholars have successfully put reflexivity on the agenda based on the theoretical premise that discourse and knowledge play a socio-political role. However, academics often find themselves at a loss when it comes to implementing reflexivity due to the lack of adapted methodological and pedagogical material. This article shifts reflexivity from meta-reflections on the situatedness of research into a distinctive practice of research and writing that can be learned and taught alongside other research practices. To do so, I develop a methodology based on discourse: reflexive discourse analysis (RDA). Based on the discourse analysis of our own discourse and self-resocialisation, RDA aims to reflexively assess and transform our socio-discursive engagement with the world, so as to render it consistent with our intentional socio-political objectives. RDA builds upon a theoretical framework integrating discourse theory to Bourdieu’s conceptual apparatus for reflexivity and practices illustrated in the works of Comte and La Boétie. To illustrate this methodology, I used this very article as a recursive performance. I show how RDA enabled me to identify implicit discriminative mechanisms within my discourse and transform them into an alternative based on love, to produce an article more in line with my socio-political objectives. Overall, this article turns reflexivity into a critical methodology for social change and demonstrates how to integrate criticality methodologically into research and writing.

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