Citizenship paper 1

• voting in elections and referendums
• membership of political parties
• joinging intrest groups, pressure groups and protest groups
• social media and petistions
• the magistracy and civil courts

• age- many things require you to be 18+
• time and money limitations- some groups require time and money envolvemnet such as a membership
• apathy and indiufference (not caring)
• misinformation and 'fake'/biased news ultering our opinions

Advantages:

• get involved with a cause you belive in 
• meet likeminded and sympathetic people who share your views
• furthur a cause and help to do good in your community

Disadvantages:

• echo chamber phenomenon- people in your group will just reinforce your views and wont contradict them
• you open yourself up to online trolling and cyberbulling
• there are time and money commitments

Advantages:

• potential progression in party or career opertunity
• influence policy and individuals
• suppot philosiphy or individual you agree with

Disadvantages:

• cost- might require a donation or subscription
• takes efforet or time that someone might not have
• potential alienation from friends and/or family

Advantages:

• raised profile and status
• ability to influence debate and get your voice heard

Disadvantages:

• it's a time, effort and money commitment
• opening yourself up to abuse and ridicule

1- campaign for oor against a certain policy

2- represent specific group of people

3- raise awareness of a problem or issue

Examples:

• Stonewall- campaigned for LGBTQ+ rights
• Fathers4Justice- campaigned for rights of estranged fathers

1- representing employees at tribunals and other inportant meetings

2- campaign for employee rights within the industry

3- organise and vote on industal actions (e.g. strikes)

4- provide advice and guidence to its members

Examples:

• The PCS- union for civil service
• The National Union of Students

1- take practicle action to relieve a problem

2- provide care, people and/or services

3- run not-for-profit buisnesses

4- campaign and fundraise around an issue

Examples:

• The RSPCA
• Mind- a mental health charity
• Save the Children

1- Extinction rebellin- citizens working together to raise awareness of climate change through protests and civil disobedience

2- The RSPCA- citizens work together to take practical action to re-home animals

3- The Royal British Legion- citizens working together to fundraise for veterains

4- Stonewall- citizens working together to campaign for the rights of a particular group (LGBTQ+)

1- Social media use campaigns, events and 'memes' to make a point or put forward an opinion

2- Traditional radio or TV reach a larger (ofter older) audience

3- Newspapers and Magazines reach a wide, usually targeted audience

4- Press releases and events generate headlines and controversy to influency news and agendas