POG 110 Chapter Notes - Chapter 6: Civic Engagement, List Of Political Parties In Canada, Plurality Voting System
14 Jan 2017
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Pog 110 chapter 6: political participation & civic engagement. Feminism-an ideology that seeks to define & achieve equal political, economic, social, cultural and personal rights for women. Political participation-actions people take to raise awareness about issues, to influence the choice of government personnel and to shape the content of legislation/public policies, Canadians can participate by contacting an elected official, attending a political meeting, volunteering in an election, joining a political party/interest group. Protest activities-political acts that include nonviolent actions such as signing a petition, boycotts, peaceful marches and strikes, may involve violence to damage property. Boycotting-act of buying good/services based on political/ethical considerations. Cyber activism-employs online communications tools such as website, emails, social networks, blogs. Civic engagement-a set of activities in the community, such as joining a voluntary organization, volunteering for the organization, helping others directly, or giving financial donations to charitable causes. Citizens in canada may chose not to get involved in political/civic affairs.
