All Flashcards
Government policy towards NGOs in Russia.
Requires registration, restricts foreign funding, and subjects them to harassment.
Government policy towards media in China.
Tightly controls media outlets and internet access, censoring dissenting voices.
Government policy towards protests in Iran.
Suppresses protests with force, arresting and prosecuting participants.
Government policy towards civil society in the UK.
Generally supports and protects civil society organizations, recognizing their role in a democratic society.
Government policy towards human rights advocacy in Mexico.
Increasingly supportive, but faces challenges in addressing violence and impunity.
Government policy towards civil society in Nigeria.
Attempts to regulate NGOs, but faces resistance from civil society groups.
Government policy towards religious groups in China.
Requires registration and adherence to government guidelines, suppressing independent religious activity.
Government policy towards freedom of expression in Iran.
Restricts freedom of speech and assembly, targeting activists and journalists.
Government policy towards foreign funding of NGOs in Russia.
Imposes strict regulations and limitations on foreign funding, hindering the work of independent organizations.
Government policy towards civil society participation in policy making in the UK.
Encourages civil society participation in policy making through consultations and advisory bodies.
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.
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.