Simón Escoffier is a political sociologist researching about social movements, citizenship, and civil society. He is currently an Assistant Professor at the School of Social Work and a member of the C
Una constitución nueva con legitimación popular promete arreglar la profunda crisis política en Chile, pero sólo será exitosa si logra representar diversamente a la ciudadanía.
Uma nova constituição com legitimidade popular promete resolver a profunda crise política no Chile. Para isso, deve representar os cidadãos de forma diversificada.
A new constitution that enjoys popular legitimacy promises to fix a profound political crisis in Chile, but its success will depend on its ability to widely represent citizens.
Under the current democratic regime, the annual performance of violence in Chile’s marginalised neighbourhoods is often met with indifference. Are these clashes merely a safety valve for public violence, or can Chilean society learn something from them?
