"The Emergence of the Concept of Political Consumerism in Political Sociology: A Terminological Approach"

Document Type : research

Authors

1 PHD Student, Department of Sociology, Science and Research Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran

2 Department of Sociology, Faculty of Social Sciences, Kharazmi University, Tehran, Iran

3 Department of Sociology, Central Tehran Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran

Abstract
Abstract
Purpose: The purpose of this study was to examine the emergence of the concept of political consumerism in political sociology. The research explains the nature, contexts, forms, and processes of political consumerism as a non‑institutional mode of political participation. A documentary and library‑based method was employed, and therefore no statistical population or sampling procedure was involved. Data were collected through library sources and online academic materials, using note‑taking techniques aligned with the research questions and objectives.
Findings: The results indicate that political consumerism represents a contemporary form of political participation that has become prevalent in developed societies.
Conclusion: As an emerging phenomenon, political consumerism enables individuals to participate in social and political processes by choosing goods and services that align with their personal values. This market‑driven form of engagement cannot fully develop in societies lacking a strong civil sphere.

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  • Receive Date 30 April 2025
  • Revise Date 05 June 2025
  • Accept Date 01 July 2025