The Softening of Democracy: A Decorative Facade The notion that social change is a routine occurrence has become trite.
Yet, beneath the surface of these changes lies a fundamental shift in the very fabric of our society. This isn't about cosmetic makeovers or updating furniture; it's about the underlying structure of democracy.
Scholars such as Steven Levitsky and Daniel Ziblatt have coined the term "competitive authoritarianism" to describe a system where democratic institutions are present but increasingly undermined by authoritarian tendencies.