The constraining role of political culture in the deepening of new democracies: the case of Chile

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2018-04-26
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Caló, Ximena
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Abstract
This paper examines the role of political culture in the development of Chilean democracy as a case study for other third-wave democracies in the Latin American region. The prioritization of political stability during the years of democratic transition - seen as essential by the political elite to prevent the political polarization that led to the 1973 coup d’etat - resulted in limited social reform and the dissatisfaction of the average Chilean with his political parties. Differences in the political culture of the political elite and at the mass level resulted in a delegitimization of democracy for the average citizen. The Chilean case highlights a growing issue of representation in Latin America and a general loss of faith in the democratic project.
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A thesis submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Bachelor of Arts in Political Science with Honors.
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