Overview

This book critically explores the role of two advocacy NGOs actively involved in processes of education policymaking during the recent education reforms carried out in Chile, the country known as the first laboratory of neoliberalism around the world. Based on Foucault’s theoretical work on governmentality the book argues that neoliberalism as a form of governmentality has permeated in Chilean policymaking, generating new forms of domination through freedom by situating NGOs as active and responsible subjects of government. In this way, this volume contests the supposed benefits of NGOs as a force to enhance democracy and foment social participation, arguing instead, that NGOs image as representatives of civil society can be used to pacify social movements demands for radical change and build a political consensus that serves to legitimate government interests in policymaking.

Full Product Details

9783030765132

Table of Contents

Reviews

Author Information

Juan Francisco Palma Carvajal is a Lecturer in the School of Policy Studies at the University of Bristol, UK. He has previously worked as a Researcher at the Catholic University of Chile as well as in the Chilean Ministry of Education and in environmental NGOs. His research focuses on the politics of policymaking, citizen participation in policy processes and the changes in policymaking under neoliberal governance.

Tab Content 6

Customer Reviews

Recent Reviews

Countries Available