Civil society Flashcards
1
Q
what is Civil society
A
framework within which those without political authority live their lives
2
Q
What are the benefits of civil society
A
Academic attention refocused on informal social politics
3
Q
what are the drawback/issues with civil society
A
term have been resisted by many societies
- seen as harmful western import
4
Q
What are interest groups
A
Associations formed to promote a sectional interest in the political system
- present in all societies
5
Q
What are insider groups
A
focus on lobbying (the government)
6
Q
What are outsider groups
A
focus on winning over public opinion
7
Q
What is the role of technology in civil society
A
new communications technologies open a new public space
-potential for greater political impact
8
Q
What are the 3 effects on new technologies
A
- Ease of organization
- Wider opportunity for reportage and commentary
- potential to transform decision making institutions
