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Participation in Structural Change – Understanding Social Innovations in Lusatia from a Life-World Perspective

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  • Jukschat Nadine

    (Hochschule Zittau/Görlitz, University of Applied Sciences, Faculty of Social Sciences, Furtstraße 2, 02826 Görlitz, Germany)

  • Erhard Franz

    (University of Siegen, Faculty of Social Sciences, Adolf-Reichwein-Str. 2, 57076 Siegen, Germany)

  • Socha Emilia

    (Hochschule Zittau/Görlitz, University of Applied Sciences, Institute for Transformation, Housing, and Socio-Spatial Development, Parkstraße 2, 02826 Görlitz, Germany)

Abstract

This article focuses on understanding social innovations in Lusatia from a life-world perspective. Ethnographic case studies in two small towns explore people’s perspectives on transformation, particularly its impact. The analysis critically assesses the concept of social innovation, revealing implicit, often unreflected assumptions. Drawing on sociological perspectives, the article challenges notions of intentional change management and normative progress, instead emphasizing the complexity of social practices. It suggests that promoting social innovations requires nuanced understanding and context sensitivity for local communities, acknowledging diverse experiences shaping responses to change.

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Handle: RePEc:vrs:accjnl:v:30:y:2024:i:3:p:37-45:n:1003
DOI: 10.2478/acc-2024-0012
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