Civil society

High school (ages 12+)
People & Society

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/civil-society

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the functional roles?Includes public discourse, accountability, social innovation, integration, and mobilization for social change
2. What is the operational modalities?Employs resource mobilization (fundraising, volunteerism), advocacy, service delivery, and strategic alliances
3. Why do people join groups like charities or clubs?People join these groups to share ideas, support each other, and work on common goals, such as helping the environment or fighting for fairness.
4. How do civil society groups help the world?They help by talking about problems, watching governments and companies, and creating new ideas that can become official programs. They also bring people together and encourage fairness and equality.

Social Capital: The networks of relationships among people who live and work in a particular society, enabling that society to function effectively.
Civic Space: The environment in which civil society organizations and individuals can operate freely and effectively.
Transnational Civil Society: Networks of non-state actors operating across national borders to address global issues and influence international policy.