On DEPENDENT DEMOCRACY by Eduardo Enriquez Arévalo
Enríquez Arévalo, Eduardo (2024). "Towards a theory of dependent democracy". Thesis Eleven , 180 (1), 72-91. https://doi.org/10.1177/07255136231202057 What is the concept of dependent democracy by eduardo enríquez arévalo about? by DeepSeek (02/2025) The concept of "dependent democracy" by Eduardo Enríquez Arévalo is a theoretical framework designed to explain the limitations and failures of democratic systems in the Global South , particularly in the context of global hierarchies, economic dependency, and neo-imperialism. Drawing on Dependency Theory and integrating insights from critical political sociology and international political economy , Enríquez Arévalo argues that democracies in the Global South are shaped by their subordinate position within a global capitalist order, which undermines their ability to ensure political participation and economic inclusion for the majority of their populations. Key Elements of Dependent Democracy Subaltern Posit...