POL 2101 Lecture Notes - Lecture 21: Civic Engagement, A Reminder, Civil Society
6 Apr 2016
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Unconventional political protests: political activities that are not channeled through formal channels. - direct action (legal strikes, illegal demonstrations, civil disobedience, etc. ) - high level of unconventional political protest in canada. Explaining the rise of protest activities (read nevitte) - increase in education increase in willingness to challenge authority. Civic engagement: the different forms of community involvement such as volunteering for a particular organization. - welfare state is more generous, so there is less need to volunteer (charity) - no requirement to do 40 hours in high school. - quebec was run by the catholic church, which was highly centralized. The nuns took care of charity, so volunteers were not necessary. Interest groups: a group of people who have joined together to pursue common interests and to try to influence the making and implementation of the laws and policies of a political community.
