The Role of Political Culture in Forming Civic Engagement
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https://doi.org/10.55227/ijhess.v5i2.1846Keywords:
political culture, civic engagement, citizen participation, democracy, political educationAbstract
Political culture plays a crucial role in shaping the character of citizen participation, including civic engagement. This study aims to analyze the relationship between political culture and civic engagement in the context of developing countries, particularly Indonesia. Using a descriptive qualitative approach and secondary data from various academic and policy sources, this study shows that a democratic, participatory, and inclusive political culture can strengthen civic engagement. Conversely, an authoritarian or patrimonial political culture tends to limit the space for citizen participation. This study also highlights the importance of political education, the role of the media, and social institutions in shaping a political culture conducive to civic engagement. The results of this study can serve as a reference for policymakers in designing strategies to increase public participation in a more meaningful and sustainable manner
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