Paradigmas transformadores para una sociología comprometida:
El caso de las políticas de innovación
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https://doi.org/10.25267/Rev_estud_socioeducativos.2023.i11.21Info
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- Sandro Giachi (ES) Universidad de Cádiz https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4120-4726
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Sociology has shown that innovations can generate both positive and negative social impacts. However, in mainstream institutional discourse we often found an acritical and generically optimistic take on the role of innovation for socio-economic development. In this paper we argue that shifting the paradigm around the concept of innovation - taking into account its implications for public policy – is a fruitful approach for a sociology engaged in social transformation. In particular, we present the concept of "transformative innovation" which derives from a different paradigm for innovation policy and which builds on some recent developments in sociological theory on technological change, such as transitions theory and the multilevel perspective. We illustrate the practical implications of this paradigm through the presentation of a cross-sector action research project carried out in over six countries, the Transformative Innovation Policy Consortium. Finally, we discuss the results of three innovative experiences in the field of education, showing how the transformative paradigm provides concepts and strategies that can contribute to a radical and inclusive transformation of socio-technical systems.
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