Political Boycott – Theoretical Characteristic by the Example of Activity of Parliamentary Opposition During Crisis in the Sejm (16.12.2016–12.01.2017) Cover Image

Bojkot polityczny – teoretyczna charakterystyka zjawiska na przykładzie działań opozycji parlamentarnej podczas kryzysu sejmowego (16.12.2016–12.01.2017)
Political Boycott – Theoretical Characteristic by the Example of Activity of Parliamentary Opposition During Crisis in the Sejm (16.12.2016–12.01.2017)

Author(s): Piotr Obacz
Subject(s): Politics / Political Sciences, Politics, Political Sciences
Published by: Wydawnictwo Naukowe Uniwersytetu Szczecińskiego
Keywords: boycott; crisis; parliament; legitimization; opposition; Poland; political history; protest; sejm

Summary/Abstract: The article focuses on political boycott and the aim of this paper is theoretical characteristic of this phenomenon by microstudy of activity of parliamentary opposition during crisis in the Sejm at the turn of 2016 and 2017. On that case and in reference to extensive political science literature author analyzes distinctive manifestations and constitutive features of political boycott, as well as considers the problem of (de)legitimization in the context of boycott situation. These theoretical findings allow to properly assess discussed events in the Sejm, as well as establish a basis for more efficient analysis and evaluation of similar circumstances in the future.

  • Issue Year: 2018
  • Issue No: 46
  • Page Range: 47-71
  • Page Count: 25
  • Language: Polish