[DOWNLOAD] "Trauma of Political Defeat." by Canadian Parliamentary Review ~ Book PDF Kindle ePub Free
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- Title: Trauma of Political Defeat.
- Author : Canadian Parliamentary Review
- Release Date : January 22, 2002
- Genre: Law,Books,Professional & Technical,
- Pages : * pages
- Size : 243 KB
Description
Sixty to eighty hour work weeks are common in political life. Individual identity becomes reflexively linked to work. The suddenness of defeat and loss of public attention has an abrupt and direct impact on the politician's identity. Ideals of caring and making a difference are inexorably sidelined and the now ex-politician is forced to deal with his or her new reality. Coping strategies are developed to come to terms with the loss and the stigma of political defeat. This article focuses on the dynamics surrounding career terminations using defeated politicians as a case study in disinvolvement and disengagement. Newcomers to political life must familiarize themselves with the informal culture of the legislative assembly, the formal rules relating to that institution's organization, the political party's organization including the various responsibilities that he or she will be expected to assume. Added to these time constraints, and, perhaps most challenging of all, are innumerable meetings with constituents and various interest groups who always expect immediate attention.