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The Impact of the Public Sphere of Democracy on the Competence of Citizens

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Mirwan Fikri Muhkam1, *, Andi Aco Agus2, Sukri Badaruddin3
1Institut Agama Negeri Bone, Watampone, Indonesia
2Universitas Negeri Makassar, Makassar, Indonesia
3Sekolah Tinggi Agama Islam Negeri Majene, Majene, Indonesia
*Corresponding author. Email: mirwan.fikrimuhkam@iain-bone.ac.id
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Mirwan Fikri Muhkam
Available Online 28 August 2023.
DOI
10.2991/978-2-38476-096-1_37How to use a DOI?
Keywords
Citizens; Democracy; Publik Sphere
Abstract

The This study aims to determine the impact of democratic public space presented by representatives of the people to constituents in terms of character development and the maturation of citizens’ understanding of democracy. Democracy and citizenship cannot be separated as the main principles of a democratic system that prioritizes the will of the people (citizens) so that it requires a relationship that has a positive impact on citizens. This research method uses case studies on democratic public sphere activities carried out by representatives of the people for their constituents which are applied to the concept of local wisdom. The results of this study are (1) Democratic public sphere is a place to liberate ideas about contemporary social issues and encourage citizens to take social action or solve social problems, (2) the democratic public sphere is a space to internalize values such as tolerance, mutual cooperation, pluralism, and civility as well as respecting the diversity of citizens. (3) The public sphere is an instrument to foster participation and brotherly values ​​that support a peaceful atmosphere in society.

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Volume Title
Proceedings of the 4th Annual Civic Education Conference (ACEC 2022)
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Advances in Social Science, Education and Humanities Research
Publication Date
28 August 2023
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978-2-38476-096-1
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2352-5398
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