The Politics of Rest:A Study on How Mobilization and Bureaucracy Shape the Public-Private Boundary—Based on Fieldwork in H Town,Western Hubei
The division between the public and private spheres is a cornerstone of bureaucratic systems.How-ever,in developing countries,this boundary is frequently obscured by the effects of political mobilization sys-tems,resulting in reciprocal encroachment between the public and private domains.This article introduces the concept of the"Mobilization-Bureaucracy System"by integrating theories of bureaucracy and political mobiliza-tion.Within this system,the clear demarcation between public and private spheres—characteristic of traditional bureaucratic frameworks—gradually diminishes.The lines separating these domains become increasingly ambigu-ous as the public sphere intrudes upon the private realm while simultaneously allowing for infiltration from private interests into public life.Consequently,a blending of professional responsibilities with personal existence emer-ges,leading to a normalized state where grassroots cadres find it difficult to attain rest.Focusing on the resting patterns of grassroots cadres,this study develops an analytical framework grounded in the"Mobilization-Bu-reaucracy System"to conceptualize and theorize issues related to rest.The findings indicate that within this dual framework characterized by both mobilization and bureaucracy,specific integrations result in mutual permeation between public and private spheres.This process notably shapes and influences both public-facing duties and personal behaviors among grassroots cadres;heightened operational burdens further exacerbate challenges associ-ated with their capacity for rest.The degree of impact varies across different configurations of mobilization-bu-reaucracy interactions;more profound integration leads to increased constraints on grassroots cadres'opportuni-ties for recuperation.
Mobilization-Bureaucracy SystemPublic-Private Sphere RelationshipPolitics of RestCom-munity-Level governance
国家科技期刊平台
NSTL
万方数据
