Sukupolvet teoriassa: Konstruktivismin kolmas sukupolvi ja turvallistamisteoria
Keywords:
Social constructivism, Third generation, Securitization, Reflectivity, PowerAbstract
Different theoretical orientations may be organized with the help of generations, but despite of its benefits, this practice is suspicious. In this article we present the third generation project in social constructivism and apply it to Finnish language securitization theory discussions during this millennium. Our research shows that any theoretical orientation might have a need for its own “third generation” if that is understood as a scientific reminder and as an insurance against neglecting the insights in that orientation’s early research. Yet, despite its benefits, the use of generations entails generalizations, the use of power, and disciplining. It is not self-evident that the use of generations will advance science or scientific discussion. Instead of such generalizing concepts, it would be more beneficial to avoid them and instead to focus on particular studies and their merits and problems.
