How can we make democratic participation more inclusive? Many citizens in today’s democracies are busy with the necessities of life. Participation in democratic politics takes time, energy, resources, and, usually, a flexible schedule. The demands required for active democratic participation, however, can exacerbate inequalities. How could we think about the nature of our democratic institutions and practices in ways that would make democracy more inclusive of people with limited time for politics so that all could participate?
Join Kevin Elliott, lecturer in ethics, politics, and economics at Yale University, and Jennifer Rubenstein, UVA associate professor of politics, for a discussion about these questions addressed in Elliott’s new book, Democracy for Busy People (University of Chicago Press).
Lunch will be available starting at 11:30 AM, with the conversation following from 12:00-1:15 PM. Parking is not available at Bond House. If you plan to drive, there is paid parking within walking distance at the Oakhurst Inn and Central Grounds Garage.
This event will be recorded and posted on the Karsh Institute's YouTube channel by February 9.
The Nau Lab's “Touchstones of Democracy” series explores key events, places, thinkers, and texts that inform the history and principles of democracy. Join us for the spring 2024 conversations, which are produced by the Karsh Institute of Democracy and the College and Graduate School of Arts & Sciences.
