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What is Civil Society?
Collective action of citizens based on shared interests, values, and goals, separate from government and for-profit businesses.
Define 'third sector'.
Civil society; the space where citizens organize to make their voices heard and their needs met, separate from government and business.
What is an NGO?
Non-Governmental Organization: National and international groups pursuing policy goals.
Define 'Political Participation'.
Citizen involvement in the political system, including voting, protesting, and civil society engagement.
What is democratization?
The transition of a regime from authoritarian to democratic, often influenced by civil society.
Define 'Authoritarianism'.
A political system where power is concentrated in a single leader or small group, with limited political freedoms.
What is a 'Flawed Democracy'?
A regime with some democratic characteristics but also significant limitations on political freedoms and fairness.
Define 'Regime Type'.
The form of government and political system in a country (e.g., democracy, authoritarianism).
What is 'Political Freedom'?
The ability of citizens to express their views, organize, and participate in the political process without fear of reprisal.
Define 'Femicide'.
The intentional killing of women because they are women.
Role of the Church of England in UK civil society.
Provides social services, moral guidance, and participates in public debates.
Role of NGOs in Mexico.
Advocate for human rights, particularly regarding violence and drug cartels.
Role of the Russian Orthodox Church in Russia.
Has close ties to the government and promotes traditional values.
Role of the Red Cross of China.
Provides disaster relief and humanitarian aid, operating under government supervision.
Role of the Charity Foundation for Special Diseases in Iran.
Provides support for individuals with specific medical conditions, operating within government restrictions.
Role of news media in a democracy.
Informs the public, holds government accountable, and provides a platform for diverse opinions.
Role of professional associations in civil society.
Advance the interests of their members, promote ethical standards, and advocate for policy changes.
Role of neighborhood organizations in civil society.
Address local issues, promote community safety, and provide social support.
Role of the BBC in UK civil society.
Provides independent news and programming, contributing to public discourse and cultural identity.
Role of Action Aid in Nigeria.
Works to alleviate poverty and promote social justice, often in collaboration with local communities.
Compare civil society in the UK and Russia.
UK: Well-established, influential, government supported. Russia: Limited participation, heavily restricted by government.
Contrast civil society in Mexico and China.
Mexico: Lively, focused on human rights. China: Emerging, tightly controlled by the government.
Compare civil society in Nigeria and Iran.
Nigeria: Underdeveloped, limited by authoritarian history. Iran: Extremely limited, suppressed by the government.
Contrast civil society in a democracy and an authoritarian regime.
Democracy: Strong, protected, influential. Authoritarian: Suppressed, limited, restricted.
Compare formal and informal civil society.
Formal: Registered organizations with defined structures. Informal: Movements, protests, less structured.
Contrast civil society before and after 2000 in Mexico.
Before: Limited by PRI control. After: Lively, focused on human rights.
Compare civil society development in Nigeria and Russia.
Nigeria: Emerging post-colonial, limited by corruption. Russia: Emerging post-Soviet, limited by government.
Contrast civil society in China and Iran regarding government control.
China: Tightly controls media, internet, religious groups. Iran: Restricts gatherings, free speech, targets activists.
Compare the role of civil society in policy making in the UK and Nigeria.
UK: Active and influential in policy making. Nigeria: Limited influence due to authoritarian history and corruption.
Contrast civil society limitations in Mexico and Russia.
Mexico: Historically limited by PRI, now focused on human rights. Russia: Heavily limited by government restrictions and harassment.