Book Talk "Political Voice: Protest, Democracy, and Marginalised Groups" with Aidan McGarry at HPS³

As part of the Hamburg Political Science Seminar Series - HPS³, we are welcoming Professor Aidan McGarry (Loughborough University, London) who will present his new book "Political Voice: Protest, Democracy, and Marginalized Groups" (OUP, 2024)

When: Wednesday, May 7, 2025 17:15-18:45 CET

Where: VMP9 B130

Abstract: This talk will outline the theoretical foundations of Aidan McGarry’s 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, marginalised groups must speak up and speak out, often through protest. As marginalised 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 which 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.

We invite everyone interested to attend!

No prior registration is needed.

The 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. For further information about dates and speakers, please refer to the HPS³ Website.