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Cause and effect: Economic opening in China.
Cause: Shift towards market economy. Effect: Emergence of civil society focused on charity and legal reform.
Cause and effect: Government suppression of civil society.
Cause: Desire to maintain power. Effect: Limited political freedoms, restricted organizations, public mistrust.
Cause and effect: PRI control in Mexico.
Cause: Dominant political party. Effect: Historically limited civil society development.
Cause and effect: Authoritarian history in Nigeria.
Cause: Past military rule. Effect: Underdeveloped civil society, limited by government regulation.
Cause and effect: Death of Mahsa Amini in Iran.
Cause: Alleged morality police brutality. Effect: Protests against Islamic law, government crackdowns.
Cause and effect: Government crackdowns on protests in Iran.
Cause: Challenge to regime legitimacy. Effect: Arrests, executions, further suppression of civil society.
Cause and effect: Violence and drug cartels in Mexico.
Cause: Organized crime and impunity. Effect: Focus of civil society on human rights advocacy.
Cause and effect: Public mistrust due to corruption in Nigeria.
Cause: Perceived government malfeasance. Effect: Limited participation in formal civil society groups.
Cause and effect: Government restrictions on foreign funding in Russia.
Cause: Desire to control civil society. Effect: Reduced resources for independent organizations.
Cause and effect: 'Ni Una Menos' movement in Mexico.
Cause: High rates of femicide and government negligence. Effect: Increased civil society action and protests.
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.