Discourses of positionality and the challenges of democratization in the global south: The case of Nepal and Cameroon

摘要: In this article, we argue that to conceptually and empirically grasp the dynamics challenges of processes civic participation, i.e., deliberation empowerment disenfranchised marginalized populations in Global South, communication for social change scholars need pay more attention three issues: quality citizens’ self-perceptions relation their local milieu, inter-citizen perceptions relations at level lastly, attendant consequences these on sense efficacy. To comprehend interplay issues, propose adoption Floya Anthias’ concept narratives location positionality demonstrate heuristic vitality notion through a discussion some discourses Nepal Cameroon.