6. Making a Difference & Trade Unions

What is active citizenship?

taking action to improve society and create change

What is an advantage of active citizenship?

strengthens democracy and representation

What is a disadvantage of activism?

some protests may disrupt public services

What is lobbying?

persuading politicians to support policies or laws

What is an advantage of lobbying?

citizens can influence government decisions

What is a disadvantage of lobbying?

wealthy groups may have more influence

What is a petition?

formal request signed by citizens asking for change

What is an example of a petition?

online petitions debated in Parliament after 100000 signatures

What is campaigning?

raising awareness and support for a cause

What are demonstrations?

public protests showing support or opposition

What is an advantage of demonstrations?

raises awareness and pressures governments

What is a disadvantage of demonstrations?

may become disruptive or violent

What is a trade union?

organisation protecting workers’ rights pay and conditions

What are examples of trade unions?

UNISON and the British Medical Association

What is an advantage of trade unions?

improves wages and working conditions

What is a disadvantage of trade unions?

strikes can disrupt services and the economy

What is the right to strike?

workers taking industrial action to pressure employers

What is an advantage of strikes?

protects workers’ rights and improves conditions

What is a disadvantage of strikes?

causes disruption to transport schools and hospitals

What were the junior doctors strikes?

BMA industrial action over pay and conditions

What did the strikes show?

collective action can pressure government and employers

What are barriers to participation?

factors stopping people engaging in politics or citizenship

What are examples of barriers?

apathy distrust disability lack of time language barriers

What is an advantage of increasing participation?

more representative democracy

What is a disadvantage of low participation?

small groups may gain too much influence

What are solutions to low participation?

online voting civic education easier registration and postal voting

What was the Marcus Rashford campaign?

campaign for free school meals during holidays

What did the campaign show?

media pressure can influence government policy

What was Black Lives Matter UK?

movement protesting racial inequality and discrimination

What did BLM show?

citizens can challenge injustice through activism and protest

What is Extinction Rebellion?

environmental pressure group using direct action for climate awareness

What is an advantage of Extinction Rebellion?

raises awareness about climate change

What is a disadvantage of Extinction Rebellion?

disruptive protests may reduce public support

What is Africa Oye Festival?

Liverpool festival celebrating African and Caribbean culture

What does Africa Oye show?

importance of multiculturalism diversity and tolerance

What was the Jamie Oliver Sugar Tax campaign?

campaign encouraging tax on sugary drinks

What did the campaign show?

media and petitions can influence government policy

What is the role of government in citizenship?

pass laws protect rights and promote British Values

What is the role of citizens in society?

vote respect diversity participate and obey laws