Abstract
This article raises important questions concerning the deployment of stereotypes about traditional and modern political practices by the Maltese people. These stereotypes are often used to make claims against politicians and the state, reflecting various understandings of what the state (or government) is and does. For the Maltese, reform and modernization are often seen as positive developments. However, they are also fraught with risk, as clientelistic practices and systems of patronage are what make Malta's political system functional. Considering these issues through an anthropological lens, the article exposes an inherent tension in Malta - between the traditionalists and modernizers, that is, between those who wish to see Malta 'moving forward' via a process of Europeanization, and those who prefer to cling to Maltese ways of doing things.
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