responsibilization

Definitions

The transfer of responsibility from higher authorities to communities or individuals who are then called on to take an active role in resolving their own problems.

uncountable, usually

Equivalents

Examples

“Responsibilization strategies involve⟳ a series of new techniques and methods "whereby the state seeks to bring⟳ about action on the part of private agencies and individuals - either by stimulating new forms of behaviour or by stopping established habits" (emphasis in the original).”

“While responsibilization has become⟳ closely associated with neo-liberalism, with its inducement that individuals become⟳ entrepreneurs, it should be noted that responsibilization played a significant role in other historical periods.”

“Responsibilization is not an inherent entailment of devolution; there are decidedly more empowering and more democratic potentials for devolved decision making.”

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