Bariery dla aktywności obywatelskiej mieszkańców mniejszych miast
Barriers for active citizenship of towns inhabitants

Summary/Abstract: The low rate of active citizenship concerns the whole country of Poland but it is especially seen on the fringes of small towns as that is exactly where it is supposed to be vital after the council reform of 1999. In the article, directed both to researchers and practitioners, existing barriers for active citizenship of towns inhabitants are analyzed. Taking local peculiarity under consideration, the author’s hometown Starachowice is the frame of reference. Also, the field research was conducted in that very place. The provided list of these barriers is not to be taken as an exhaustive directory but rather an attempt of capturing the complexity of a problem. With a proper diagnosis we will be able to design the services and products enabling the solutions for the communities.

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