Disengaging from political activism: A critical review of the literature

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Published: Jan 31, 2024
DOI: https://doi.org/10.12681/grsr.36638
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political disengagement social movements activism demobilization
Marilena Simiti
University of Piraeus
https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0119-0080
Abstract

The literature on political disengagement has proliferated since the global upsurge of mobilizations in late 2010. Studies show that disengagement is a highly dynamic process, shaped by the interaction of a multiplicity of factors at the micro-, meso- and macro-levels. The article reviews the principal factors related to disengagement, revealing their varied impact, the significance of agential factors and the context-specific nature of disengagement. Given the different forms and degrees of disengagement, scholars have begun to challenge strictly defined dichotomies such as engagement/disengagement. The article concludes by noting some blind spots in the literature and providing suggestions for future research.

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Marilena Simiti, University of Piraeus

Associate Professor of Political Sociology in the Department of International and European Studies at the University of Piraeus

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