Democracy from Below: Homeowners Associations and the Politics of Authoritarian Governance in China

Key Points

• The aim is to investigate how homeowners associations influence democratic practices and authoritarian governance in China.
• Qualitative analysis of homeowners associations
• Case studies of specific localities
• Interviews with members and leaders of associations
• Homeowners associations often reinforce authoritarian governance
• They provide a unique platform for political participation
• Democratic practices vary significantly across different regions