Oligarchy, Anarchy, and Social Justice

AbstractThis article attempts to identify the problems associated with democratic organizations, and institutions. The issue of democratic, self-governing organizations, and institutions being transformed into oligarchies is addressed. Thus, the question of democratic rule being undermined by elites and their attempts to co-opt democratic organizations, specifically government, is assessed. In order to mitigate elite interests within organizations, anarchist social justice is considered (paradoxically) as a means to revitalize and transform democratic government.Keywords: elitesoligarchyanarchysocial justicenonviolence Additional informationNotes on contributorsEdward J. MartinEdward J. Martin, Ph.D. is Professor of Public Policy and Administration at California State University, Long Beach, Graduate Center for Public Policy and Administration