HPS³ - Aidan McGarry: Political Voice - Protest, Democracy, and Marginalized Groups

This event takes place in English.

The Hamburg Political Science Seminar Series (HPS³) features international speakers presenting cutting-edge research in empirical political science and political economy.

We welcome on Wednesday, May 07, 2025 - 17:15-18:45 CET in VMP9 B130

Aidan McGarry (Loughborough University)

Title: Political Voice - Protest, Democracy, and Marginalized Groups

Aidan McGarrys talk will outline the theoretical foundations of his new book Political Voice: Protest, Democracy, and Marginalized Groups (OUP, 2024). It advances an important argument, namely, that some sections of society are routinely ignored or actively excluded from mainstream politics. In order to be visible and present in public life, marginalized groups must speak up and speak out, often through protest. As marginalized groups articulate their collective voice through protest, they simultaneously lay claim to belonging to political community, and paradoxically, constitute democracy, an institution which frequently excludes them. The talk outlines the original concept of political voice wich is based on three core elements: autonomy, representation, and constitution. It will discuss the relationship between protest and democracy and will analyse how political voice manifests in one marginalised group: LGBTIQ people in India.

The HPS³ seminars take place in person at the UHH. Please find the preliminary program on the HPS³ Website.

We invite everyone interested to attend the HPS Seminar Series and are looking forward to seeing you.