| Title: | The participation paradox : immigrants’ civic and political engagement and majority attitudes in Slovenia |
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| Authors: | ID Medvešek, Mojca (Author)
ID Bešter, Romana (Author)
ID Pirc, Janez (Author) |
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| Files: |  URL - Source URL, visit https://reference-global.com/article/10.2478/tdjes-2025-0011
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| Language: | English |
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| Typology: | 1.01 - Original Scientific Article |
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| Organization: |  INV - Institute for Ethnic Studies
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| Abstract: | This article examines the participation paradox in Slovenia through three dimensions: the legal-political framework, immigrants’ civic and political participation, and majority attitudes. While civic rights are guaranteed to all residents, political rights remain stratified by citizenship and residence status, with full participation tied to naturalization. Survey results (N = 1,303) show that immigrants without Slovenian citizenship report lower civic membership and political participation than Slovenian citizens, even when eligible, while naturalized immigrants display higher engagement. Majority respondents accept immigrants’ civic involvement but oppose their electoral rights. The participation paradox thus stems from institutional restrictions, behavioural differences, and public scepticism. |
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| Keywords: | participation paradox, immigrants, civic participation, political participation, citizenship, majority attitudes |
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| Publication status: | Published |
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| Publication version: | Version of Record |
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| Publication date: | 01.12.2025 |
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| Year of publishing: | 2025 |
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| Number of pages: | str. 35-64 |
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| Numbering: | No. 95 |
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| PID: | 20.500.12556/DiRROS-25239  |
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| UDC: | 314.15 |
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| ISSN on article: | 0354-0286 |
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| DOI: | 10.2478/tdjes-2025-0011 |
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| COBISS.SI-ID: | 263472643 |
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| Publication date in DiRROS: | 14.01.2026 |
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| Views: | 183 |
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