Democratization

Democratization
   / Demokratizatsiia
   The term “democratization” (demokratizatsiia) refers to a gradual introduction of democratic principles of governance into post-totalitarian societies. In the Russian language, the term implies a delay in the acceptance of democracy as the main structure of society. While Mikhail Gorbachev insisted on democratization, Boris Yeltsin banked on democracy, which resulted in the shift from the slow social reforms of the 1980s to the shock therapy of the 1990s. The term also has a negative connotation referring to American hegemony and enforced democratization of states around the globe with the purpose of even more aggressive exploitation of people and natural resources.
   See also United States.

Historical Dictionary of the Russian Federation. . 2010.

Игры ⚽ Нужно сделать НИР?

Look at other dictionaries:

  • democratization — 1865; see DEMOCRATIZE (Cf. democratize) + ATION (Cf. ation) …   Etymology dictionary

  • Democratization — Voting is an important part of the democratic process. Democratization (or democratisation) is the transition to a more democratic political regime. It may be the transition from an authoritarian regime to a full democracy, a transition from an… …   Wikipedia

  • democratization — demokratizacija statusas T sritis Politika apibrėžtis Esminiai politinio režimo pokyčiai, vykstantys pereinant iš nedemokratinio į demokratinį režimą. Politinio režimo kaitos modelis susiformavo 20 a. 8 dešimtmečio pab. – 9 dešimtmetyje,… …   Politikos mokslų enciklopedinis žodynas

  • democratization — democratize (also democratise) ► VERB ▪ introduce a democratic system or democratic principles to. DERIVATIVES democratization noun …   English terms dictionary

  • Democratization of knowledge — The democratization of knowledge is the acquisition and spread of knowledge amongst the common people, not just privileged elites such as priests and academics. Contents 1 History 2 In the Digital Age 3 Scientific knowledge …   Wikipedia

  • democratization — noun see democratize …   New Collegiate Dictionary

  • democratization — See democratize. * * * …   Universalium

  • democratization — noun a) The introduction of democracy, its functions or principles, to an area or country which did not have democracy previously. b) The spread of democracy as a concept …   Wiktionary

  • democratization — de·moc·ra·ti·za·tion || dɪ‚mÉ’krÉ™taɪ zeɪʃn n. process by which a government becomes a democracy, establishment of democratic rule; acquiring of democratic values …   English contemporary dictionary

  • democratization — de·moc·ra·ti·za·tion …   English syllables

Share the article and excerpts

Direct link
… Do a right-click on the link above
and select “Copy Link”