Seeing Like a Citizen: Re-claiming Citizenship in a Neoliberal World

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dc.contributor.authorGaventa, John
dc.date.accessioned2025-01-03T06:05:35Z
dc.date.available2025-01-03T06:05:35Z
dc.date.issued2005-11
dc.descriptionThis draft paper explores the changing terrain of citizenship in the neoliberal world, contrasting the market-driven view of citizens with a rights-based, participatory model. It reflects on case studies across various countries and discusses the implications of these findings for development policy and citizen engagement.
dc.description.abstractThis paper argues that neoliberal frameworks reshaping citizenship, particularly through market-based approaches and thin democracy, limit the capacity for citizens to express their rights and seek accountability. The 'seeing like a citizen' approach is presented as a counterpoint to neoliberal interpretations of citizenship, advocating for a more active role for citizens in claiming rights and challenging power structures. Drawing on research from multiple working groups within the Development Research Centre (DRC), the paper explores the dynamics of citizenship in the context of neoliberalism, emphasizing the importance of active citizen participation for social justice and development.
dc.identifier.urihttp://192.9.200.215:4000/handle/123456789/317
dc.language.isoen
dc.publisherDevelopment Research Centre on Citizenship, Participation and Accountability
dc.subjectCitizenship
dc.subjectNeoliberalism
dc.subjectDevelopment
dc.subjectParticipation
dc.subjectAccountability
dc.subjectCitizen-State Relations
dc.subjectRights
dc.subjectEmpowerment
dc.titleSeeing Like a Citizen: Re-claiming Citizenship in a Neoliberal World
dc.typeWorking Paper

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