Original scientific paper

The Values and Tolerance of Civil Liberties

Vladimir Vujčić ; Faculty of Political Science, University of Zagreb, Zagreb, Croatia

Abstract

The relationship between values and political tolerance is complex and important for systematic research. Some researchers (P. Sniderman, 1988; J. F. Fletcher, 1990) have shown that attitudes supporting civil freedoms are rooted in the interaction of fundamental values. Our research in Croatia has shown that the support of civil freedoms (citizens' rights) depends upon increased political participation, and especially through the freedom value. While the Canadian research of J. Fletcher showed that the support for the powers of the state come from respect for the value of the community, our results showed that our sample (high school and university students) expresses that support through respect for authority. That is an important difference that is discussed in greater length in the article.

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Hrčak ID:

105797

URI

https://hrcak.srce.hr/105797

Publication date:

16.1.1997.

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