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Social Media, Anti-Corruption Activism and Democratisation in Authoritarian Contexts: A Case Study of Uzbekistan

Eraliev, Sherzod LU and Urinboyev, Rustam LU (2024) In Demokratizatsiya: The Journal of Post-Soviet Democratization
Abstract
This article aims to examine the nexus between social media, anti-corruption activism and democratisation in authoritarian regime contexts. It will investigate the complex ways in which civil society actors utilise art and humour on social media platforms to engage in covert anti-corruption activism. In doing so, we will show how, in authoritarian contexts, digital (social media) activists creatively navigate the constraints under the conditions of authoritarianism while seeking to address issues of corruption and government inefficiencies. This inquiry is timely given the global surge in authoritarianism. The study focuses on Uzbekistan, exemplifying the challenges of transitioning from repressive to softer authoritarianism while... (More)
This article aims to examine the nexus between social media, anti-corruption activism and democratisation in authoritarian regime contexts. It will investigate the complex ways in which civil society actors utilise art and humour on social media platforms to engage in covert anti-corruption activism. In doing so, we will show how, in authoritarian contexts, digital (social media) activists creatively navigate the constraints under the conditions of authoritarianism while seeking to address issues of corruption and government inefficiencies. This inquiry is timely given the global surge in authoritarianism. The study focuses on Uzbekistan, exemplifying the challenges of transitioning from repressive to softer authoritarianism while grappling with corruption and limited media freedom. Insights from this analysis offer valuable perspectives on civil society resilience, technology's role, and the pursuit of transparency in non-democratic settings. (Less)
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social media, ART, Humour, Authoritarianism, Democratization, anti-corruption
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Demokratizatsiya: The Journal of Post-Soviet Democratization
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1940-4603
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Multilevel Orders of Corruption in Central Asia
Legal Cultures and Business Environments in Central Asia
The Multilevel Orders of Corruption - Insights from a Post-Soviet Context
Administrative Law Reform and Legal Integration in Hybrid Political Regimes
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  series       = {{Demokratizatsiya: The Journal of Post-Soviet Democratization}},
  title        = {{Social Media, Anti-Corruption Activism and Democratisation in Authoritarian Contexts: A Case Study of Uzbekistan}},
  year         = {{2024}},
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