Isokratinen

Isokratinen is a Finnish adjective describing something related to isocracy, a concept of governance or social organization in which power or influence is distributed equally among participants. The word derives from Greek iso- meaning equal and kratia meaning rule or power. In political theory, isokratia denotes a system in which all adult members of a polity have equal political rights and an equal say in decision-making, as opposed to oligarchy or autocracy. The concept has appeared in discussions of utopian or ideal forms of government and is often treated as a theoretical alternative or complement to other models of participation and representation.

In modern discourse, isokratinen is rarely used in everyday politics but appears in academic texts when distinguishing different models of power distribution, participation, and legitimacy. Isocracy is typically associated with inclusivity, procedural equality, and deliberative processes. Some scholars emphasize that equality of influence does not automatically guarantee equality of outcomes, given variations in resources, information, or engagement.

In addition to political contexts, the term can be used metaphorically to describe processes, institutions, or organizations designed to grant participants equal influence—for example in participatory governance, consensus decision-making, or egalitarian organizational structures. The concept remains a topic of debate among theorists, focusing on feasibility, legitimacy, and the trade-offs involved in achieving true equal political influence.

Related terms include isocracy, demokrati (democracy), and egalitarianism.