Publications 2024

This discussion paper presents the concept of the aggressive victim role and introduces it to social science discourse for the first time. Using Civility Theory as its analytical framework, it examines how actors who see themselves as victims use aggressive behavior to assert power or seek revenge. Case studies from the incel subculture and the Woke movement illustrate the concept’s relevance to political dynamics and future research.

“Populists struggle with sport. They divide people, while sport brings together people from different social backgrounds, countries and cultures. Nor can sport be understood through formulas such as capitalism, patriarchy and postcolonialism. Corruption, greed and networks of power play far too great a role in sports politics; they do not, however, define sport itself (...)”

April 2024 -

CIVILITY ANALYSIS

Civility Analysis - Applying the Theory of Civility in Analytical Designs.

“Civility, understood in civility-theoretical terms, is mutual respect grounded in an awareness of shared responsibility. This consciously normative orientation allows society and politics to be analyzed reflectively. To this end, I outline below several sub-concepts and perspectives under the headings: Civility Levels, Comparative Civility Analysis, Comparison of Party Platforms, Civility Index, Explanatory Civility Analysis, Civility-Theoretical Process Analysis, and Conflict Analysis Based on Civility Criteria.”

February 2024 -

WHAT IS CIVILITY THEORY?

What is civility theory? Built on decades of prior work and ongoing reflection, civility theory has taken shape. Felix Zachau, a research associate at Civility gUG in Berlin, discusses the book on the theory with its author, Volker von Prittwitz.

February 2024 -

NOBILITY & CIVIL MODERNITY

“The aristocracy originated in the estate-based society. Today, however, a different social model dominates in Europe: Civil Modernity. Accordingly, I first outline the social models of estate-based society and Civil Modernity, along with possible relationships between the aristocracy and Civil Modernity; I then present some historical and current findings on the German aristocracy and offer forward-looking reflections.”