The Inclination of Various Nations Towards the Process of Democratization, Article Review Example

This article discusses the inclination of various nations towards the process of democratization and the role that domestic social movements play in this process. The author investigates whether or not social movements play a significant role in catalyzing and/or sustaining the democratization process within certain national contexts. The crux of this paper thus takes into consideration how social movements figure within the acceptance of democracy in certain contexts and not others due to the fact that democracy within contemporary contexts has become the most embraced form of government across the globe. The impetus behind this trend is thus an important topic of discussion, and social movements have indeed become more ubiquitous and conspicuous in democratizing countries. The author locates the international emphasis on the protection of human rights and civil liberties. The question of whether or not international support of various social movements should be increased if a link is pinpointed is posed and whether or not government accountability for the direction of social movements within the nation figures largely in the efficacy and/or success democratization is.

This paper is clearly written and poignantly articulates the topic of the paper and the approach the author intends to take. In addition, the author pinpointed the gaps in the literature and underscored the need for a transnational analysis about the role of domestic social movements in the democratization process. In addition, studies on the role of various social movements in democratizing countries are also introduced in the literature review in order to give the reader a sense of the extant literature that has already been conducted. It is clear that the author has a strong sense of direction with regards to how this paper will go in the future.

While this paper is interesting and clear in subject matter and direction, there is a lack of nuance that the author should take into consideration. This observation may emanate out of the fact that there is a dearth of details proffered. Moreover, a contention is made that the extant literature on the subject matter provides mere details rather than offering transnational analysis is somewhat reductive in nature. The writer should take into consideration the biases of the authors of the studies that were identified in order to better understand the historiography of the literature on this topic. Doing so would add nuance to the discussion and make it clearer where the gaps in the literature are and how this paper will provide a corrective to this gap in the literature. Moreover, this paper would also benefit from a discussion of the role of social movements in countries that have already been democratized. Comparing the roles of social movements in democratized nations in comparison to the roles of social movements in those that are currently democratized and in which the people are oppressed would provide further nuance while also enhancing the analysis and conclusions arrived at by the end of this research project.

Overall, the sections of the paper need to be edited and have more details and analysis added. The literature review is the section that is most wonting currently. More details must be offered and a historiographical analysis of the works needs to be incorporated in order for the gaps in literature to be more clearly identified. Overall in terms of the quality of writing, avoid colloquial language and contractions.

This review highlights the strengths, weaknesses, and areas that can be improved in order for a meaningful paper to be penned that contributes to the corpus of literature on the role of social movements in the process of democratization. More detail is necessary, and there is much room for nuance to be added to this transnational analysis of an important discussion on democracy within contemporary contexts.