Political Participation by Sabrina Pavlov

What are the different forms of political participation?

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How does political participation connect with human rights and fundamental needs?

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Why is political participation important for a healthy democracy?

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How can young people effectively engage in political participation?

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What are some barriers to political participation?

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Youth protest

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By protests young people make their voices heard.

Youth councils

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Youth councils are participatory structures that represent young people and advocate on their behalf. They are often established in an advisory capacity, meaning that their primary task is to provide advice to a level of government, a government institution or other body, such as a company or an organisation.

Online campaigns

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Using social media as a tool to make themselves heard,seen and understood.

Definition

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Democracy by definition requires the participation of all

Community service

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By doing community service and volunteering work young people show their interest in participating in different asspects of life and politics.

Voting in elections

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Voting in elections – the most common and accessible form of participation, where citizens express their preferences for candidates and political parties.

Participating in referendums

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Participating in referendums – citizens vote on important issues that affect public interests (for example, adopting a new constitution or changing laws).

Different manifestations

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Democracy is not only about voting but about the ability to influence political decisions through different kinds of interactions

Membership in political parties

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Membership in political parties – participating in party activities to promote personal interests and views through party programs and leaders.

Civic education

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Young people get to study about civic education and engage in it.

Financial contrainst

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Scarcity of funds

Participating in rallies, demonstrations, and peaceful protests

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Participating in rallies, demonstrations, and protests – a form of direct participation where citizens publicly express their support or opposition to certain decisions or events.

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Political participation connects with human rights and fundamrntal needs in a way that can be both positive and negative.

Because of this we need to ensure civic education, inclusivity to empower marginalised groups.

Petitions and appeals

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Petitions and appeals – citizens can send petitions or open letters to authorities with requests or demands to change certain laws or decisions.

Dangers

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There is always a danger that the majority ends up being represented

Political centralisation

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Most of the political events happen in capitals and big cities, so people from rural areas, no matter their class etc., had problem s with participation

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We have a right and freedom of choice and expression, which can be through political participation

Political activity in public organizations and movements

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Political activity in public organizations and movements – participation in associations that promote social and political changes (for example, environmental or human rights organizations).

Resilience

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The diversity in a healthy democracy ensures populations are resilient and able to resist shocks, just like in biology species can survive thanks to their diversity that stops the spread of diseases

Political participation through mass media

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Political participation through mass media – expressing one’s political views in the media, on social networks, or blogs, which can influence public opinion and draw attention to specific issues.

Being a part of a political party

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Being able to join and participate in the work the political party does and engage in discussions. The party can also fund the young members' education (f.ex.Armenia's "Bargavatch Hayastan" party)

Running for office in elections

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Running for office in elections – a more active form of participation, where a citizen becomes a candidate and competes for a position in government.

Volunteering in political campaigns

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Volunteering in political campaigns – supporting candidates or parties during election campaigns, such as through canvassing or organizing events.

Public monitoring of elections

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Public monitoring of elections – citizens participate in observing elections to prevent violations and ensure the transparency of the process.

Oppresive governmental system

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In many countries people might get fine after participating in the protests etc or/and will lose a chance to work in their field due to restrictions.

Openness

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Access to politics is what makes a democracy healthy

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Neither of these types of political participation can not be sufficient on its own.

Activism, especially local activism is the best form of political participation.

Lack of public funding for political engagement and lack of political culture

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Political culture

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Abstract concept

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“Democracy” can encompass anything, depending on the context we see it in (e.g. democracy under capitalism)