September 28, 2024Sociology CompassOpen Access

Polarization and Partitioning Representation: How an Overlooked Aspect of Contemporary Democracy Leads to Polarizing Societies

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Polarization in Western societies reflects a growing distrust in governments and emotional disagreements.
Evidence from OECD countries highlights the severity of polarization, particularly in the U.S.
Analysis examines the effects of outdated representation methods leading to voter disconnection and radicalization dynamics within parties.

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Comprehensive review addresses political polarization in OECD countries, suggesting new representation models for democracy.

Hanno Scholtz (2024) studied this question.

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