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In this study, the development of the concept of representative bureaucracy and its impact on the social legitimacy of bureaucracy, which is one of the important consequences of the representation of social differences in bureaucracy, are theoretically investigated. The concept of representative bureaucracy was invented to protect the existing class structure of the bureaucracy against the possibility of a change in political power. The concept has become widespread with a constant emphasis on democratization, expanding in meaning and application while keeping its basic objectives constant. Do representative bureaucracy practices facilitate the existence of bureaucracy by supporting the existing bureaucratic structure and functioning in the society, as well as aiming at democratization in the bureaucratic field? The answer to the question was sought. This study was conducted with the exploratory research technique, one of the qualitative research techniques. The idea of representative bureaucracy was initially developed to preserve the class structure of society. After the 1960s, the representation of social differences in the bureaucracy was ensured and expanded to ensure wider participation and support in the bureaucracy. The concept of representative bureaucracy has turned into a bureaucratic tool for solving the social and economic problems of countries and has encouraged political and bureaucratic participation. It was used as a solution to the problem of the alienation of society from the economic system and the state and the decline in legitimacy. Key Words: Representative Bureaucracy, Legitimacy, Participation JEL Classification: H59, D73, H10

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