1. Learning for Life and Work
GCSE
Learning for Life and Work
What is Civil Society?
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3. Civil Society Definition
The World Bank definition of civil society:
“the wide array of non-governmental and not-for-profit organizations that have a presence in public life, expressing the interests and values of their members or others, based on ethical, cultural, political, scientific, religious or philanthropic considerations. Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) therefore refer to a wide of array of organizations: community groups, non-governmental organizations (NGOs), labour unions, indigenous groups, charitable organizations, faith-based organizations, professional associations, and foundations”.
The World Bank (August, 2010). Defining civil society. :
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4. Civil Society includes:
Make a list or create a spider diagram of groups you think might
make up civil society.
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5. Civil Society includes...
Housing Associations
Credit Unions
Faith Groups
Charities
Independent Schools
Political Parties
Benevolent societies
Leisure Trusts
Lottery DIstributors
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6. Paired Work - Prep work for ‘Evaluation Question’
How can civil society promote social equality?
List the limitations of civil society in the promotion of social equality.
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7. Paired Work - Prep work for ‘Evaluation Question’
How can civil society safeguard human rights?
List the limitations of civil society in safeguarding human rights.
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8. Evaluate the role of civil society in safeguarding human rights. (10)
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Choose one evaluate question each and once it’s marked, share your answer with your partner:
Evaluate the role of civil society in the promotion of social equality. (10) OR
Evaluate the role of civil society in safeguarding human rights. (10)
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