Relative Autonomy

Definition of Relative Autonomy

The Canada social science dictionary [1] provides the following meaning of Relative Autonomy: A theory of state power based on Marxist ideas. This perspective assumes that the state can and does play a limited independent role in the maintenance and stabilization of capitalist society. Differs from pluralism in viewing state power as strongly constrained by the ideological and structural characteristics of capitalist society. See: STRUCTURALIST APPROACH in this legal dictionary and in the world encyclopedia of law.

Relative Autonomy: Resources

Notes and References

• Drislane, R., & Parkinson, G. (2016). (Concept of) Relative Autonomy. Online dictionary of the social sciences. Open University of Canada